Advancement Lead: Major Gifts & Gala

CAMPBELL HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Hall Episcopal School is seeking an Advancement Officer for a two-year appointment to manage a leadership donor portfolio and produce significant revenue through endowment, campaigns, and a high-profile May 2028 tribute gala.

The role combines frontline fundraising with event production, including a 500-person gala, and will support CH NEXT and the Head of School legacy initiatives. Hybrid work is anticipated, with evening/weekend commitments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including direct solicitation of gifts of $25,000+.
• Demonstrated track record of managing a donor portfolio and meeting/revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of leadership-level donor prospects for gifts of $50,000+.
• Conduct 10–15 meaningful contacts per month with donors.
• Lead the Julian 25 Years initiative and endowment/planned giving campaigns.
• Produce $500,000–$1,000,000+ in annual philanthropic revenue outside the Gala.

Skills

Portfolio management

Donor solicitation

Event coordination

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge / NXT

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Campbell Hall Episcopal School is seeking an Advancement Officer for a two-year appointment to manage a leadership donor portfolio and produce significant revenue through endowment, campaigns, and a high-profile May 2028 tribute gala.

The role combines frontline fundraising with event production, including a 500-person gala, and will support CH NEXT and the Head of School legacy initiatives. Hybrid work is anticipated, with evening/weekend commitments as needed.