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.‬