The Vice President of Advancement leads high-net-worth relationship management, fundraising, and donor stewardship. The ideal candidate has a successful record in major gift acquisition, managing affluent clients, building inclusive networks, and using data-driven CRM strategies for targeted donor engagement. Responsibilities include maintaining high retention rates, securing new donors with significant philanthropic potential, and partnering with senior leadership to adopt an impact-oriented approach. Passion for Jewish Los Angeles, Israel, and the broader community is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising, Donor Engagement, and Client Services
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 clients, donors, prospects, and referral sources.
- Advise clients on philanthropic strategies, including planned giving and complex assets.
- Oversee relationships from initial contact through advisory and legacy planning.
- Represent The Foundation at events; write and present on philanthropy and charitable planning.
- Connect clients and advisors to the Center for Designed Philanthropy and other services.
Professional Advisor Engagement
- Engage with ~100 key professional advisors.
- Educate advisors about The Foundation’s services and charitable planning options.
- Plan and implement educational events, including the “Professional Advisor Speaker Series” and other advisor-centric programming (4–7 events annually with ~500 attendees).
- Serve as a liaison between advisors and The Foundation’s legal/financial staff on complex gift transactions.
Leadership and Management
- Help shape the strategic direction of the Advancement Department, including systems, metrics, and operations.
- Partner with legal and marketing teams on complex asset gifts, collateral, and advertising.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fundraising, advancement, or high-level client relationship management; planned giving or charitable gift planning experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years advising clients on charitable or financial strategies preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in the Los Angeles Jewish community is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM is preferred.
Core Competencies and Skills
- Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and planned gifts.
- Experience in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and planned gifts.
- Interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Strategic thinking and project management skills.
- Verbal and written communication proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.
- Ability to synthesize complex information, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic philanthropic environment.
- Commitment to integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
To apply, please visit the link below and follow the instructions for submitting your application:
https://www.jewishfoundationla.org/job-opening-vp-of-advancement/
