Jacob Ittycheria

About Jacob Ittycheria

A quote that became my catalyst to switch careers from operations and human resources to the non-profit sector was Mahatma Gandhi\'s \"Be the change you wish to see in this world.\" Taking my passion for social justice, equality, and protecting marginalized communities combined with life experiences\' make me a driving force in changing fundraising landscapes.Building relationships is something I am proud of. It not only drives revenue it forms trust. I strive to create collaborative environments and empower others to be better versions of who they already are. To maintain focus and lead by example is what I bring to the table.With over 10 years of development and execution of fundraising campaigns, program strategy and event management to raise awareness and funds, I am here to make a difference in our world!

Experience

1. Chief Advancement Officer

   Shanti Project

   Sep 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for building and growing fundraising, community engagement, and communications to advance the mission of the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Executive Team. The CAO builds philanthropic tools and systems, engages with donors, and secures institutional funding, as well as leads all organizational communications, branding, marketing, and community engagement. The role supervises the development team and works collaboratively with staff and board leadership to ensure fundraising, communications, and outreach goals are met. In performing these duties, the CAO ensures industry best practices and maintains the highest ethical and professional standards.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Management & Marketing mino

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Mentoring of Staff
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Event Planning
• Organizational Development
• Public Speaking
• Sales
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Treatment Advocate
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Fundraising
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Hp Operations Manager
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Talent Management
• Social Media
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Business Development
• Retail Manager
• Retail
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Time Management