The Lawrenceville School seeks an experienced leader and highly productive individual giving
officer to oversee the school’s principal and major giving fundraising efforts. The position
becomes available following the recent appointment of Greta Morgan as Lawrenceville’s chief
advancement officer (CAO) and the successful completion of an historic comprehensive
campaign that raised more private philanthropic support than any other independent school. It
also coincides with the launch of a strategic plan focused on creating a stronger, more inclusive
community, and enhancing the well-being of all members of the school.

The director, in partnership with the CAO and the director of development, will meaningfully
engage principal gift prospects, educate them on the highest priority fundraising initiatives, and
secure financial commitments that are impactful and transformational. The director also will
assume oversight of major and planned giving development officers. Together they will inspire
new levels of philanthropic support from existing donors and undertake efforts to identify and
engage new prospects to support the school. This individual also will establish clearly defined
and measurable performance metrics for team members while providing them with the
guidance, direction, and support they need to be successful in their jobs.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and a demonstrated ability to lead a large
individual giving team to higher performance levels through coaching, training, data analysis,
and metrics; the ability to effectively engage major and principal gift prospects and secure
philanthropic support for an organization; and have a track record of success implementing
change and building programs that have transformed development efforts at an institution.
The Lawrenceville School has retained John Solmonese, president of Solmonese Search
Partners, to conduct the search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent to him
at: jsolmonese@gmail.com.

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment
decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin,
nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic
information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry,
familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

About The Lawrenceville School

Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School, one of the country’s premier independent schools, is located in central New Jersey, five miles south of Princeton, 55 miles south of New York City, and 40 miles north of Philadelphia. A welcoming community with students from more than 30 states and nearly 40 countries, the School serves students in grades nine through post-graduate. Lawrenceville employs the Harkness method of learning, stimulating thoughtful inquiry and debate. Across academic, residential, and co-curricular settings, Lawrenceville challenges a diverse community to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose, inspiring the best in each to seek the best for all. For additional information, please visit www.lawrenceville.org. The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expr...ession, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.

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