Fred K.
Smith
Chief Philanthropy Officer
LifeMoves
LifeMoves, Silicon Valley’s largest provider of interim housing and supportive services, announced the recent appointment of Fred K. Smith as Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). Smith will report to the Chief Executive Officer and serve as a member of the organization’s executive leadership team.
In this role, Smith will oversee all fundraising and philanthropic operations, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, annual giving, private grants, special events and volunteer engagement. He will also lead efforts to strengthen development systems to support LifeMoves’ continued trajectory and long-term sustainability.
“Philanthropy is central to LifeMoves’ ability to respond at scale, and every gift is a vote of confidence in our capacity to deliver measurable outcomes,” said LifeMoves Board of Directors Chair Melissa Selcher. “Welcoming Fred, a seasoned, high-impact professional with an impressive track record of driving growth, strengthens our leadership bench and positions the organization to deepen donor relationships, build on our momentum and sustain regional impact.”
Smith brings more than 20 years of experience as a senior development leader and trusted philanthropic advisor. He most recently served as Principal of Divitiae Advisors, Inc., a nonprofit consulting and philanthropy advising firm. Since spring of 2025, Smith has served as LifeMoves’ Interim Chief Philanthropy Officer, working closely with the Board of Directors and Development team while advancing operational and fundraising goals.
Read the full announcement on the LifeMoves website here.