Vice President of Advancement - Notre Dame Academy

Partners in Mission Leadership Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles, CA is seeking its next Vice President of Advancement. The role will lead the school’s philanthropic strategy, build strong relationships with alumni, families, and friends, and work closely with the President/Head of School and the Board to secure support for NDA’s two educational pathways.

The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic and an experienced advancement leader who can articulate NDA’s mission, engage the Los Angeles community, and steward

Job description

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, 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. 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 for TK–8 and an all-girls college preparatory program for grades 6–12. Its students commute from about 74 zip codes 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.

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.