Gracelight Community Health · 14 hours ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $251K/yr
7+ years expGracelight Community Health is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead the organization's advancement and external growth efforts. The CAO will be responsible for developing strategies to secure philanthropic support and expand revenue opportunities while ensuring that these efforts align with patient care and community impact.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads the development and execution of Gracelight’s advancement and external growth strategy to generate philanthropic and other advancement-driven revenue in support of patient care, access, and community impact
Holds primary responsibility for fundraising performance and revenue growth, including unrestricted operating support, major gifts, institutional giving, capital campaigns, and other advancement-related revenue opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
Leads government relations efforts to support public funding opportunities, legislative engagement, and policy initiatives that advance Gracelight’s mission and long-term sustainability, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer
Develops and stewards strategic community and institutional partnerships that strengthen Gracelight’s visibility, expand referral pipelines, and support program growth and service expansion
Oversees organizational marketing, communications, and brand strategy to support fundraising goals, partnership development, patient growth, and mission-aligned public visibility
Builds, leads, and supports a high-performing advancement organization, including teams responsible for development, marketing, communications, partnerships, and external engagement
Establishes systems, tools, and performance measures to track fundraising results, revenue opportunities, and advancement outcomes, and reports progress to executive leadership
Works collaboratively with operational and clinical leadership to align external growth strategies with organizational capacity, service priorities, and community needs, without direct responsibility for enrollment or access operations
Supports donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including preparing and engaging executive leadership and the Board of Directors in major fundraising, capital, and strategic initiatives
Represents Gracelight in donor, partner, and community settings as appropriate to advance revenue generation, partnerships, and mission visibility
Perform other leadership duties as needed to support the mission and strategic growth of the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field required, Master's degree preferred
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation highly preferred
Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, or external growth roles, preferably within a nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organization
Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public sources
Proven experience leading capital campaigns and managing complex, multi-year fundraising initiatives
Strong strategic planning and financial acumen, with the ability to align revenue strategies with organizational priorities and community impact
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-level relationships across sectors, including donors, institutional partners, and community leaders
Experience building and leading high-performing advancement, marketing, or external engagement teams with accountability for results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization effectively with senior stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively as a member of an executive leadership team in a complex, multi-site organization
Flexibility to work onsite or remotely, and to attend in-person meetings or events as needed across Gracelight's sites
Company
Gracelight Community Health
Gracelight Community Health is Los Angeles’ home for compassionate and comprehensive health and wellness services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marina Snitman Pharm.D
Chief Operating Officer
Efren Valencia
Human Resources Business Partner
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