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Senior Advancement Officer

Strategic Employment
La Verne, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026

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? Apply now! 

Title: Senior Advancement Officer

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.** 

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