Lori Klein will oversee the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles’ grantmaking programs. (photo courtesy of the Jewish Community Foundation
of Los Angeles)

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has welcomed Lori Klein as vice president of its Center for Designed Philanthropy.

The foundation, with more than $1 billion in assets, is the largest manager of charitable assets and planned-giving solutions for local Jewish philanthropists.

“We are pleased to welcome Lori Klein to the center and as a member of our senior management team. She brings extensive experience in strategic planning, program development and management, grantmaking, volunteer management, mentoring and organizational and board development,” said Marvin I. Schotland, president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. “Lori’s background and leadership skills will be a significant asset to our grantmaking initiatives. Her thoughtful approach to strategic philanthropy will help our family of donors better achieve their charitable goals and make meaningful investments in the community.”

Klein will manage all grantmaking programs, help donors establish meaningful charitable legacies and maximize the impact of their giving. Klein will also lead the center’s family philanthropy planning activities, engaging multiple generations in giving that reflects their values.

Klein joins the foundation from Students 4 Students, where she served as executive director. She was also formerly associate chief program officer and senior vice president of the Caring for Jews in Need initiative at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and associate director of the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

Established in 1954, the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles manages charitable assets of more than $1 billion entrusted to it by over 1,300 families. Over the past 15 years, it has distributed more than $1 billion to thousands of nonprofits. For information, visit jewishfoundationla.org.