Advancement Team
Creating an effective giving strategy can be overwhelming and confusing. There are numerous options and it’s hard to know which one to choose. Our experts are here to help you create and implement a personalized plan that meets your needs. We are proud to be a trusted resource for all philanthropists, whatever their circumstances.
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Dan Rothblatt, Executive Vice President
Dan joined The Foundation in 2007. He oversees and coordinates all philanthropic services. Dan has a broad range of experience in the areas of annual, endowment, and capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, campaign management, budgeting and planning. Prior to joining The Foundation, he served as deputy director for development at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Read his full bio.
“I’ve worked with hundreds of donors, some are new to charitable giving and others have decades of experience. Each one has their own journey and reasons for giving.”
Steve Gamer, Senior Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer
Steve joined The Foundation in 2016. He has worked with individuals, families, corporations and foundations to help them achieve their philanthropic vision. Steve has extensive experience managing and successfully implementing large advancement campaigns. He came to The Foundation following more than a decade in senior development roles in higher education, including UCLA and UCSD. Read his full bio.
“I’ve spent my career helping individuals, families, corporations, and foundations achieve their philanthropic goals. Foundation donors bring boundless energy and creativity to their philanthropy.”
Patrick Auerbach,Vice President, Advancement
Patrick Auerbach, a seasoned executive leader with three decades of experience across non-profit, higher education and sport-related enterprises, joined The Foundation as Vice President of Advancement in December 2025, following a two-year stint advising a variety of non-profit, educational and sport organizations as Founder & President of PAUER Consulting LLC. Read his full bio.
“Throughout my career, I have been inspired by bringing people together, building audiences and creating unity to achieve excellence, elevate reputation and optimize impact. As a native of the Los Angeles Jewish community, I am honored to have the opportunity to work with The Foundation and our clients to achieve their philanthropic aspirations.”
Lewis Groner, Vice President, Community Relations
Lew joined The Foundation in 1999 to lead its marketing and communications initiatives and develop a clear and contemporary brand image. He currently is responsible for enhancing The Foundation’s presence in the community by developing and executing strategies to increase visibility among synagogues and grantee boards, ultimately creating more new fund growth opportunities. Read his full bio.
“A classic Foundation ad headline says it all: 'you think earning money is hard, try giving it away.' It can sometimes be cumbersome and confusing. That’s where The Foundation comes in. We’ve been helping our clients give tzedakah more easily and more strategically for decades and will continue to do so long into the future!”