Senior Advancement Officer

A well-established independent school in the greater Los Angeles/Inland Empire area is rebuilding its frontline fundraising team following the recent close of a major capital campaign. This is a portfolio-owning, individual contributor role with a clear runway into development leadership as the team scales back up. You'd manage a substantial book of major gift relationships, working closely with senior institutional leadership, with strong travel support for donor visits including international trips. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a strong benefits package including generous employer retirement contributions.

Responsibilities

Manage a substantial book of major gift relationships; Work closely with senior institutional leadership; Travel for donor visits including international trips

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; 3+ years of progressive frontline fundraising/advancement experience (5+ years for Senior-level track); Personally-attributable track record closing five- and six-figure gifts; Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including extended trips; CRM proficiency (Raiser's Edge or comparable donor CRM); US Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply; Unable to provide sponsorship at this time

Nice to have

Independent school or higher education advancement experience; Advanced degree; Background in leaner nonprofit environments requiring self-generated prospecting; Demonstrated goal-tracking/KPI discipline

Benefits

Strong benefits package; Generous employer retirement contributions