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Chief Development Officer (JR 5687)

PATH (people Assisting The Homeless) · Los Angeles County

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you lead nonprofit development at scale and care about homelessness solutions in L.A. County; thin public employee-review data means culture fit should be validated in interviews.

Day in the role

As Chief Development Officer at PATH, a typical day centers on fundraising strategy for homeless-services programs: donor and foundation relationships, major-gift and campaign planning, board and partner briefings, and aligning development goals with housing and outreach priorities across Los Angeles County.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize major-gift cultivation, foundation/government grant strategy, campaign design, and storytelling about housing and homeless services. No occupation-linked cert list was provided for this posting.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Los Angeles County with remote set to off-site/in-person expectations (remote: 0).

What does PATH focus on?

PATH works on assisting people experiencing homelessness, including housing support and related services, per its public profile and recent local coverage.

Are certifications required?

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Company facts (cached)

Website: epath.org

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Lead PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) as its Chief Development Officer (JR 5687) in Los Angeles County. This full-time executive role offers the opportunity to shape fundraising strategy for an organization that has helped 23 people per week transition to permanent housing since 1984. About the Role PATH is seeking a visionary fundraising leader for its Executive Leadership Team. As Chief Development Officer based in Los Angeles, you'll direct a 15-member department, overseeing five direct reports and managing directors across philanthropy, grants, media, and marketing functions. Your strategic vision will drive revenue growth across California while building a high-performing team culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and mission alignment. What You'll Do Design and implement a comprehensive, statewide fundraising strategy that expands private revenue year over year while maintaining donor engagement from cultivation through stewardship Build and lead a high-performance team across individual giving, direct mail, digital fundraising, corporate partnerships, and event production Cultivate and close six- and seven-figure gifts from major donors throughout California Strengthen planned giving programs using your existing expertise and board partnerships Oversee annual planning, budgeting, and implementation across philanthropy, grants, communications, and marketing departments Champion internal and external communications that amplify PATH's brand and impact story What We're Looking For Eight years of professional experience managing teams and projects in development and communications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail Strong collaborative leadership with the ability to inspire teams and build cross-functional relationships Clear, persuasive communication skills for internal and external audiences Ethical foundation, professional integrity, and commitment to social and racial justice Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and proof of insurance Ability to pass background screening, tuberculosis test, and drug screening Employment eligibility to work in the United States and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Founded in 1984, PATH pioneered comprehensive approaches to homelessness prevention across California. The organization delivers street outreach, employment services, case management, housing assistance, and permanent supportive housing, grounded in a commitment to racial and social justice. How to Apply…

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