Vice President of Development
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
Vice President of Development
The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
Los Angeles, CA
Lead a mission-driven development program that fuels systemic change and educational equity across 20 LA Unified schools.
About this job
In partnership with Lindauer, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools seeks a Vice President of Development to lead a bold new phase of philanthropic growth and community impact.
Working within the nation’s second-largest public school system, the Partnership transforms historically underserved schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts, becoming a national example of how traditional public schools can transform through community-rooted innovation.
This position offers an opportunity to amplify one of Los Angeles’ most transformative educational partnerships, ensuring students and families in historically underresourced communities have access to joyful, high-quality learning.
In this role, you will:
• Design and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy that drives the 2025–2030 strategic plan.
• Lead, mentor, and expand a high-performing Development Team, fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.
• Cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, advancing fundraising strategy and execution.
• Strengthen internal systems, data practices, and donor stewardship to ensure long-term financial resilience.
Roles & responsibilities
Why The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools?
• Drives measurable transformation in Los Angeles’ public schools through deep partnership and systemic change.
• Nationally recognized model for equity-based education reform rooted in collaboration and community voice.
• Inspiring results, including increasing graduation rates from 36% to 92%.
The salary for this role is $170,000-$210,000. The Partnership offers a robust benefits package
including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off.
To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://lindauerglobal.co/plas-vpd