• Position: Chief Advancement Officer
• Location: Hybrid - Based in Pasadena, CA
• Employment type: Full-Time | Exempt | Flexible Schedule
• Salary Range: $182,850 - $222,850 annually

About Hillsides
Hillsides is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities. Since 1913, we've provided trauma-informed behavioral health, housing, and educational services across Los Angeles County. We believe in a world where all people, regardless of circumstance, can heal, grow, and thrive.

Position Summary
We're looking for a strategic and visionary Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead all fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. As a key member of our executive team, the CAO will shape and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy that grows revenue, builds brand awareness, and deepens donor and community relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Advancement team, overseeing fundraising, marketing, communications, and volunteer engagement
• Design and implement multi-channel fundraising strategies including major gifts, capital campaigns, corporate/foundation grants, annual giving, planned giving, and special events
• Oversee branding, PR, and marketing efforts to elevate Hillsides' public profile
• Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and program leadership to align advancement efforts with strategic priorities
• Cultivate and steward major donors, community partners, volunteers, and former Board members
• Supervise development of compelling proposals, case statements, and donor collateral
• Drive strategic use of data and donor analytics to evaluate and improve fundraising performance
• Manage department budget and oversee systems for donor records, gift processing, and stewardship

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit development, philanthropy, or external relations
• Proven success in securing major gifts, managing capital or endowment campaigns, and leading donor engagement strategies
• Strong understanding of nonprofit marketing, branding, and communications
• Experience working with Boards, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CFRE certification a plus
• Valid CA driver's license, clean driving record, and personal auto insurance required

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision - employer-paid options available)
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match - Immediate eligibility and no vesting schedule
• 13 Paid Holidays + Up to 22 PTO days annually
• Employer-Funded Difference Card to offset out-of-pocket medical expenses
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model: combination of remote and on-site work in Pasadena, CA
• Occasional travel for donor meetings and community events required

Our Culture
At Hillsides, we are committed to creating a workplace rooted in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles: safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness. 

Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Apply now to become part of a team that's building brighter futures for youth and families across Southern California.