Director, Chapter Revenue Advisor
makeawishamerica
Remote
Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Other
- Revenue Partnerships & Services
Job description
**Who We Are:**
Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.
Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish.
**Location:**
*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.*
*Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.*
**Position Summary:**
The Chapter Revenue Advisor (CRA) is a leader in enterprise-wide efforts to realize the full revenue potential of Make-A-Wish. The CRA promotes the enterprise-wide vision and strategy for revenue growth. The CRA is a subject-matter-expert on fundraising and will partner with chapters to implement best practices at a local level—such as specific steps to increase revenue, develop talent, establish accountability, utilize the CRM database, engage donors, and build capacity. The CRA manages a portfolio of chapters according to a standard service model.
**Knowledge and Abilities:**
- Sales management expertise and advanced experience leveraging data, change management, and coaching to establish accountability, drive activity, and yield revenue growth
- Subject-matter expertise in metrics-driven fundraising, including high-volume, fast-paced, scalable programs focused on growth
- Demonstrated track record of effective revenue generation through a personal one-on-one solicitations from individuals through the fundraising process; including closing multiple gifts at the $10K+ level while achieving revenue goals of $500K+and ability to advance the capability, capacity and confidence of others to achieve same
- Demonstrated track record of leading change which resulted in revenue growth
- Displays executive presence through exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
- Manages own time effectively and manages in all directions as appropriate
- Can clearly articulate the mission, vision and sense of urgency of the organization while matching them with interest of donor
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Implement the defined service model for a portfolio of chapters serving chapter leadership, fundraisers, and major gifts officers through strategy discussions, moves management sessions, donor meeting preparation, solicitation preparation, and lead generation
- Drive revenue growth enterprise-wise, with focus on achieving YOY revenue growth goals for portfolio chapters
- Lead portfolio chapters implementation of local development plans and in alignment with local and enterprise-wide strategic plans
- Maintain knowledge of Revenue department initiatives, identify opportunities for chapters, and resource chapter participation
- Support chapters in achieving fundraising KPIs and metrics for advancing relationship-based fundraising in major gifts, foundations, and corporate channels, contributing to collaborative fundraising with the national office, and donor stewardship
- Convene fundraisers and leaders from portfolio chapters for regularly scheduled gatherings to exchange ideas and workshop challenges
- Foster creativity, collaboration, donor-centric fundraising, and a culture of philanthropy and growth across chapter and national office partners
- Participate in design and delivery of training programs that align the enterprise around a shared vision, strategy, and playbook
- Identify emerging fundraising talent for career development
- Source and develop templates, tools, and best practices from chapters for inclusion in the enterprise-wide library of turnkey resources
- Collaborate with one or more of the following national departments: CRLs, Integrated Marketing, Corporate, Leadership Gifts, Revenue Operations, Planned Giving, and Brand
- Train and support chapter staff in database management best practices (portfolio management, moves management, prospecting)
- Support chapter in revenue reporting and tracking through the use of Salesforce database and PowerBI tools
- Partner with RAN (Revenue Advancement Network) Council to share best practices and support enterprise-wide training on various fundraising topics.
- Perform other related job duties, as assigned
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communication, Business or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Fundraising/Development, with a focus on major gifts
- Strong interpersonal skills with donors, volunteers and executive team members
- Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) fundraising databases required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer skills is required
**Work Environment:**
- Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
- Travel may be required for internal and external meetings, up to 20%.
- May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
This Role's Hiring Range
$115,264—$135,605 USD
**What We Offer:**
**Benefits**
- Comprehensive benefit package, **effective day 1**: Medical, Vision\*, Dental\*, Wellness
- Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
- Short Term Disability\*, Long Term Disability\* and Life Insurance
- Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the [Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program](https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
**Time Off**
- Competitive PTO starting at 15 days, with enhanced time off for senior roles
- 10 Sick Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
- 2 Personal Days accrued annually
- Parental Leave
**Also...**
- Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
- Individual and Leadership Development
- Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
- Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
*We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application process, please email
. We are happy to review your needs.*
. We are happy to review your needs.*