Teams at Cook Silverman Search

The Chief Advancement Officer leads fundraising strategy, revenue growth, donor cultivation, comprehensive campaign planning, board engagement, and funding diversification. The role oversees annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, membership, corporate and foundation partnerships, development operations, CRM and prospect research systems, budgeting, and a 18–20-person advancement team. The officer partners with executive leadership, scientists, educators, and board members while strengthening the institution’s culture of philanthropy during organizational change.

Leads SFFILM’s individual giving strategy, major gifts portfolio, membership growth, fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and fundraising events. Partners with the Executive Director, Board, Finance, and Communications teams to increase contributed revenue, manage budgets and projections, maintain accurate donor records, and report results. Manages two full-time staff members and supports additional development hires. Requires occasional California travel and extended evening or weekend hours during key periods.

Lead EPACANDO as a community-centered Executive Director, providing strategic, operational, financial, and program leadership for affordable housing development, homeownership programs, advocacy, fundraising, staff and board development, and community engagement. Ensure financial sustainability, grow membership and development pipeline, manage partnerships, and represent the organization publicly while maintaining a visible on-the-ground presence in East Palo Alto.