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qualifications set by the school.
CalWest client school, Crestview Preparatory School, seeks a Director of Advancement to begin July 2025.
This search is being conducted exclusively by CalWest and Dr. Shoshanna Lurie, Senior Search Director. Please do not contact the school.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the annual fund and capital campaign, and overseeing and implementing a growing alumni engagement program. In partnership with the Head of School and Advancement team, the Director of Advancement on all initiatives related to fundraising. This position serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team that oversees day-to-day operations, sets strategic goals and planning for the school, and acts as a visible and engaged community member.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to the following:
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
- Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement and marketing strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, alumni relations, and brand awareness.
- Partner with the Head of School and Advancement Team to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
- Serve as a key member of senior leadership initiatives with the school’s long-term strategic vision.
- Develop and sustain a pipeline of major donors, ensuring consistent engagement and stewardship.
FUNDRAISING AND MAJOR GIFTS
- In partnership with the Head of School, lead the school’s major gifts strategy, guiding and overseeing efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership donors.
- Partner with the Director of Development to build and sustain strong relationships with high-capacity donors, alumni families and other important constituents.
- Lead the planning and execution of any capital campaigns, including feasibility studies, donor strategy, and campaign communications.
- In partnership with the Parent Association Leadership, oversee the planning and execution of the annual school benefit and auction, including sponsorships, procurement, and donor engagement.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications, lead the school’s marketing strategy and oversee its efforts, to ensure clear and consistent messaging that reflects the school’s mission and values.
- Ensure that all advancement and marketing materials effectively communicate impact stories and donor engagement opportunities.
- Oversee the maintaining of brand consistency by the Director of Marketing and Communications, including visual identity, content and messaging across all school platforms.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS
- Strengthen and expand alumni engagement programs, ensuring meaningful connections with Crestview graduates.
- Enhance parent and grandparent engagement initiatives to foster deeper community involvement and philanthropic support.
- Work with the Board of Trustees, with particularly the Advancement Committee, providing strategic insights, reports and updates on fundraising and engagement trends.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum five years of experience in advancement, development or fundraising leadership, preferably in an independent school or nonprofit organization.
- Proven track record of success in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns and donor relations.
- Ability to mentor and inspire a high-performing team.
- Exceptional relationship-building abilities, with experience engaging trustees, donors, parents, alumni and community members.
- Proficiency in Raiser's Edge and digital marketing tools like Google Analytics.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Crestview Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer.
