Chief Advancement Officer

Friends of the Children Los Angeles is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer to lead all revenue-generating and external engagement strategies, including individual giving and major gifts, institutional giving and grants, government and public funding, corporate support, events, strategic communications, and board engagement. The ideal candidate is a seasoned advancement leader with 10+ years of experience, passion for the organization's mission, and a proven track record of successful fundraising and building a culture of philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of senior advancement experience
• Passion for Friends LA's mission and two-generational approach
• Independent, self-motivated, and proactive leadership approach
• Deep expertise in institutional giving and grants, including multi-year funding strategies
• Strong major gifts experience
• Ability to select, supervise, develop, and inspire a professional development team
• Confidence and credibility to partner with an engaged Board at a strategic level
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain donor and beneficiary confidentiality
• Consistent high energy, optimism, and a positive attitude
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with a culturally diverse group of volunteers, co-workers, beneficiaries, and donors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement match
• Life and disability insurance
• EAP
• Work-from-home allowance
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave