Vice President of Advancement

Partners in Mission, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles, CA seeks its next Vice President of Advancement to lead fundraising efforts for both TK–8 and 6–12 pathways. The role emphasizes relationship-building with alumnae, families, and supporters, and collaboration with the President/Head of School and Board of Trustees.

Ideal candidates will be practicing Catholics with experience guiding development strategies, campaigns, and donor stewardship within a faith-based independent school community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading advancement programs in educational or faith-based settings.
• Ability to build donor relationships with alumnae, families, and friends.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of growing philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for NDA's pathways.
• Cultivate and steward donors, alumni, and partner communities.
• Partner with the President/Head of School and Board on advancement initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM fundraising software

Job description

Vice President of Advancement

Notre Dame Academy
Los Angeles, California

Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles, CA is seeking its next Vice President of Advancement.

Rooted in the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame and their call to "go out to California to build a house of love," Notre Dame Academy has served the Los Angeles community since 1946. Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame and governed by its own Board of Trustees, NDA is an independent Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles community.

Founded on a legacy of faith, service, and education, NDA continues the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame. As an innovative Catholic TK–12 institution, it brings together faith, academic excellence, and real-world learning, forming confident leaders and compassionate changemakers in a close-knit community where every student is known, challenged, and celebrated.

NDA is one Catholic institution with two distinct educational pathways on one campus in West Los Angeles. A coeducational program serves students in TK–8, and an all-girls college preparatory program serves grades 6–12. Its students commute from about 74 zip codes across the Los Angeles area and represent more than 20 cultures. Girls in grades 9–12 can choose from 30 honors and AP courses, and NDA reports 100% college acceptance. The school is dually accredited by WASC and WCEA. In 2026, NDA introduced One NDA, a new brand identity that reflects its commitment to innovation and excellence.

To learn more about this amazing school community, please visit their website here.

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic and an experienced advancement leader who embraces the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame. They will be a strategic, relationship-centered fundraiser ready to partner with President/Head of School Lilliam Paetzold '84 and the Board of Trustees. They will build philanthropic support for both of NDA's educational pathways and deepen engagement with alumnae, families, and friends. They will also share NDA's story with the wider Los Angeles community as the school moves into its next chapter.

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next Vice President of Advancement. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Ideally the candidate would be available to begin in early 2027, but start date is negotiable.