CANDIDATE PROFILE POSITION TITLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRIMARY LOCATION LOS ANGELES, CA CREATED FOR CASA OF LOS ANGELES
TABLE OF CONTENTS About CASA/LA
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What We Do
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Position Overview
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Roles & Responsibilities
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Qualifications & Compensation
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Ideal Candidate
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About Los Angeles
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About the Search Process
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Application Link
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about casa la CASA/LA organizes the community to step up and advocate for children and families in Los Angeles County who are impacted by the child-welfare or juvenile-justice system. It recruits and trains caring, committed adult volunteers — known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) — to offer one-on-one support. These volunteers become a consistent, trusting presence in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, helping them navigate court proceedings and ensuring their needs are heard. Through individualized advocacy, CASA/LA works to ensure each child receives safe, stable housing, proper education, adequate medical and mental-health care, and the opportunity for permanency — whether that means reunification, adoption, or long-term placement. Volunteers gather information about the child’s situation, make recommendations to the court, and fight to secure needed resources, helping children overcome the trauma associated with foster care. Beyond direct advocacy, CASA/LA supports specialized programs — from early childhood intervention to youth-justice advocacy — recognizing that many children in foster care face systemic and developmental challenges. Ultimately, the organization’s mission and vision center on equity: making sure that children and families involved with the child-welfare or juvenile-justice systems have fair access to resources,
our mission CASA of Los Angeles (CASA/LA) organizes the community to take action and advocate for children and families in LA County’s overburdened child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
OUr Vision A Los Angeles in which all children and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have equitable access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
core values Deep Love, Justice, Authenticity & Integrity, Accountability and Respect
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what we do & WHO WE SERVE
ADVOCACY
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
CASA volunteers take action and advocate for children, youth, and families in the courtroom and in all areas of their lives in order to support educational, mental and physical health as well as safety and permanency goals.
Recognizing that many children in foster care face systemic and developmental challenges, CASA/LA supports specialized programs including early childhood intervention, youth-justice advocacy, essential history, and prevention and early intervention. CANDIDATE PROFILE: casa/la | CEO | 4
Position Overview CASA/LA seeks a skilled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) inspired by and committed to, the organization’s mission, vision, and core values. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for implementing, supervising, and evaluating CASA/LA’s strategic plan, ensuring that the organization has the resources to meet its goals, and stewarding those resources effectively. The CEO is supported by the leadership team of a Development, Program, Financial, Recruitment & Outreach Officer, as well as other key staff or similar positions, and over 40 full-time employees. The CEO will provide hands-on management and leadership of the organization internally and serve externally as the voice of CASA/LA in advocating for the foster children of LA County via fundraising, marketing, recruitment, and educational purposes.
organizational priorities Increase in Youth and Children Served Organizational Leadership Recruit additional CASAs Fiscal Management Growth in Unrestricted Funding Cultivation of Corporate & Foundation Relationships External Relations Operations & Infrastructure Strategic Planning New Donor Prospects
First Year GOALS & OBJECTIVES Establish strong, transparent partnerships with the Board of Directors and leadership team. Strengthen organizational operations, culture, and leadership alignment. Ensure financial health by overseeing a balanced budget and fiscal controls, as well as aligning resources with program and growth goals. Personally cultivate and steward key major donors, funders, and strategic partners. Build and maintain strong working relationships with Dependency Court leadership, DCFS, and key child welfare partners. Champion CASA/LA’s mission, values, and commitment to equity, justice, and accountability in all internal and CANDIDATE PROFILE: casa/la| CEO | 5 external engagement.
roles & responsibilities STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Lead the organization’s growth and development according to the strategic plan, which include expanding the number of youth served, growing CASA/LA’s presence across LA county and ensuring financial sustainability. Assess the management team, staff, and CASA/LA volunteers to ensure that the organization is effectively structured and staffed, including overseeing performance measures and monitoring results. Supervise the Development, Program, Financial, Recruitment & Outreach Officers and other key staff who are responsible for the management of day-to-day operations. Implement policies adopted by the Board of Directors and maintain the organization’s accountability to its mission and core values. Work with the Financial Officer to continue to develop sound financial, technology, human resources, and risk management procedures.
board relations & development
fundraising & resource development Collaborate with the Board of Directors and development staff to create and implement successful short-term and long-term fund development plans. Serve as the primary liaison with all major donors and funders. Develop and promote planned and legacy gifts, as well as successful fundraising campaigns. Partner with the Development Director to leverage relationships to personally drive six and seven-figure partnerships, gifts, and grants.
financial administration Work with the Financial Officer and leadership team to develop and manage the organization’s approved budget. Oversee the budget and control expenses once the budget is approved by the Board of Directors. Ensure efficient and transparent stewardship and management of CASA/LA’s resources.
Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with the Board of Directors, committees, and advisory councils. Prepare for and attend all board meetings and committee meetings, as appropriate. Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors about the operations and financial health of the organization to ensure the realization of CASA/LA’s mission. Assist in a collaborative Board recruitment process.
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roles & responsibilities program management Provide vision and oversight of achievement for all goals, objectives, and activities outlined in the strategic plan and the memorandum of understanding with the Los Angeles Superior Court. Ensure that children and youth in the foster care system receive the best level of services available from CASA/LA. Develop and maintain solid working relationships with the presiding judges of Los Angeles County Dependency Court, all bench officers, and with the state Judicial Council, Awareness of the Memorandum of Understanding. Maintain a working knowledge of best practices, significant developments, and trends in the fields of child welfare, traumainformed care, LGBTQIA youth, transitional youth, juvenile justice, early childhood development, and laws relating to child welfare, foster care, and juvenile justice. Ensure quality implementation of the organization’s goals and strategies across all programs.
community, government & Public relations Build, cultivate, and maintain effective relationships with a range of public and nonprofit agencies including Dependency Court, the Department of Children and Family Services, Children’s Law Center, and other social services and child welfare organizations. Communicate and collaborate frequently with judges, attorneys, county administrators, law enforcement, other officials, and influencers. Serve on or appoint representatives to serve on appropriate external committees. Serve as chief spokesperson for the organization and maintain media relationships.
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qualifications Minimum of ten years of responsible executive experience, including a proven record of success. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. nonprofit management, business administration, sociology, or a related discipline), advanced degree preferred. Experience with managing the day-to-day operations of nonprofit organizations. Experience working with volunteers, managing a large staff, and navigating relationships with the external constituency. Possesses the political/fundraising relationships needed to meet CASA/LA’s goals. Strong experience developing and managing budgets. Successful experience with individual, corporate, government, and foundation fundraising. Ability to perform the position with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. Awareness of the impact of systemic racism within the child welfare, dependency, and juvenile court systems. Caring, charismatic, innovative, and a forward-thinking leader with exceptional interpersonal skills. An astute leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Genuine and compelling enthusiasm for CASA/LA and its mission. Direct professional and/or lived experience in the child welfare or juvenile justice sector, a plus.
compensation & benefits The salary range is $170,000 to $190,000 based on experience. Benefits include: Up to $535/month toward medical, dental, and vision coverage Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance A variety of voluntary benefits, such as supplemental life and disability plans, accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and legal/ID protection Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Commuter Spending Accounts (CSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and an employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for employees who waive coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support emotional and mental well-being Robust time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and organizational closure days
CASA of Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. CASA of Los Angeles promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don’t discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.
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the ideal candidate The ideal candidate for the next CEO of CASA of Los Angeles is a mission-driven, visionary leader deeply committed to advancing equity, justice, and the well-being of children and families impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. They bring a strong strategic mindset and a proven record of guiding organizations through transformative growth, with the ability to strengthen infrastructure, scale impact, and steward resources responsibly. This leader excels at organizational development and team building, fostering a culture rooted in CASA/LA’s core values of Deep Love, Justice, Authenticity & Integrity, Accountability, and Respect. They are skilled in supporting and motivating large teams and volunteer networks, ensuring alignment, high performance, and a collective commitment to mission. A natural relationship builder, the ideal candidate communicates with clarity and inspiration. They thrive in advocacy and community engagement, navigating complex stakeholder environments including the courts, government agencies, donors, and partner organizations. They bring significant fundraising expertise, with the ability to cultivate major donors, develop successful multi-million-dollar campaigns, and diversify revenue streams across individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources. Emotionally intelligent and forward-thinking, the next CEO is grounded in humility and integrity, listening deeply while driving decisive, strategic action. They understand the systemic inequities faced by children and families in Los Angeles County and embrace trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches. With both resilience and vision, they will unite the CASA/LA community behind the ambitious goal of serving 10,000 youth and strengthening advocacy for the most vulnerable children in the county. .
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ABOUT LOS ANGELES REGION Los Angeles County is a vast and varied geographic entity. It includes a group of inland valleys, a coastal plain separated by low mountains that are interspersed with steep passes, an arc of still higher mountains, and a long seacoast. Nearly half of the county is taken up by mountain chains—most of them running eastwest—that have a dynamic history of earthquakes, firestorms, and mudslides. To the north and northeast are the massive and sprawling San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains. Stretching in front of them—and more or less in parallel lines from west to east—are the Santa Monica Mountains, Puente Hills, Repetto Hills, and San Jose Hills. These chains delineate the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino valleys. Farther south—running roughly between Orange and Riverside counties are the Santa Ana Mountains Los Angeles, the heart of Southern California, became a world-class city very recently. At the start of the 20th century, it was considered merely “a large village.” This ascendancy is all the more remarkable considering that the city originally lacked some of the essential building blocks associated with cityhood, such as a natural harbor. Yet it overcame natural deficiencies and established itself as an important center of commerce, agriculture, tourism, and industry. For more than a century it has been indelibly associated with a benign climate, extensive leisure, and outdoor recreation, as well as the special aura of celebrity associated with Hollywood. The lifestyle of Los Angeles residents (who are called Angelenos) relies on the automobile, idealizes the single-family dwelling, and favors informality. With notable exceptions, the skyline is primarily horizontal rather than vertical. Los Angeles is a place of extraordinary ethnic and racial diversity, owing largely to immigration.
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the search process Envision Consulting has been retained by CASA/LA to conduct the search for their incoming CEO. We follow a comprehensive and structured approach that begins with a needs assessment to understand the organization's position and culture. We source candidates using various strategies, such as leveraging networks, industry-specific databases, and targeted research. Our evaluations are designed to assess qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and leadership potential. After two stages of interviews with Envision, we work with the organization's search committee to select the individuals they wish to meet and then curate that interview experience. We support the final selection process, including negotiation and offer formulation and offer onboarding support to ensure a smooth leadership transition with a oneyear guarantee. To ensure candidate success, we offer ten (10) hours of executive coaching throughout the first year of employment. CASA/LA s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities.
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search team for CASA/LA
ALLISON FULLER MANAGING PARTNER
MATT KAMIN MANAGING PARTNER
MELISSA MONTOYA DIRECTOR OF SEARCH SERVICES
JESSIE STEGNER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
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apply now Are you a great fit for the CASA LA next Chief Executive Officer? We invite you to apply and share your experience with us!
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