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Senior Advancement Officer Jobs in La Verne, USA at Strategic Employment
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. Interested, or know someone in independent school or nonprofit advancement who’d be a fit?
Location:
Hybrid in La Verne, CA — onsite, fixed hybrid schedule
Compensation:
Up to $140k in base + Benefits
Must-Haves:
- 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)
- Strong Pluses:
- Independent school or higher education advancement experience
- Advanced degree
- Background in leaner nonprofit environments requiring self-generated prospecting
- Demonstrated goal-tracking/KPI discipline
** US Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply. Unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Title: Senior Advancement Officer
Company: Strategic Employment
Location: La Verne, USA
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