Chief Advancement Officer

THE ORGANIZATION

For over a century, Hillsides has served Southern California as a premier child welfare provider, delivering therapeutic, trauma-responsive, and advocacy services that enable the stability and overall well-being of the children, youth, and families it serves. Today, Hillsides has evolved into a $53 million nationally recognized organization with programs and campuses throughout Los Angeles County. As an agency, Hillsides provides services to over 14,000 children, youth, and families annually throughout the county of Los Angeles with eight locations of care.

Hillsides provides a full continuum of services from prevention to intensive in schools, homes, offices, and through telehealth.

Every day, Hillsides opens its arms to individuals from all walks of life — infants, youth, young adults, and families navigating life’s most complex challenges. Some come seeking refuge from crisis. Others are looking for someone to listen, advocate, or walk alongside them through a difficult chapter. What unites them is not just their need — but their strength, and their right to be seen, supported, and believed in.

From mental health services for children and youth, to housing and workforce support for young adults — Hillsides’ reach is wide, and the impact is deeply personal.

To learn more about Hillsides and its core values, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Advancement Officer will play a critical role in developing and implementing integrated fundraising strategies to support Hillsides’ mission. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Advancement Officer will actively participate in executive leadership efforts to help shape and lead a culture grounded in accountability and innovation, while leading and developing a high-performing advancement team of five.

Fundraising responsibilities will include major gifts, corporate giving, annual giving, capital campaigns, individual giving, institutional giving, planned giving, special events, and in‑kind support.

• Lead, manage, and execute a comprehensive fund development strategy to strengthen, diversify, and grow the organization’s short- and long-term funding base.
• Develop and achieve annual restricted and unrestricted fundraising goals (currently $2.7 million); evaluate the effectiveness of the fund development program on an ongoing and annual basis.
• Build infrastructure to support efficient and effective fundraising, including trend analysis, market research, and donor communications.
• Work closely with program chiefs and directors to maintain a deep understanding of Hillsides’ services, programs, and the populations served.

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and leadership prospects; foster ongoing relationships with current and former Board members to maintain engagement and leverage continued philanthropic support.
• Expand donor pools through effective community outreach.
• Research, identify, and develop individual, corporate, and community prospects, while ensuring appropriate donor recognition.
• Serve as a key spokesperson, representing Hillsides at community events, media opportunities, and other stakeholder gatherings.

• Oversee and manage the Grants Director to ensure the timely preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Oversee the development of proposals, case statements, solicitation materials, and other fundraising collateral.
• Manage corporate and foundation relationships and proposals in alignment with organizational priorities.

• Oversee the Director of Community Services to maximize volunteer engagement and strengthen community partnerships.
• Staff and oversee dedicated volunteer groups, including The Guild, H100, and the Hillsides Volunteer Network (HVN).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission and fundraising goals.

• Collaborate with the Board of…