Stevenson School is a PK-12 co-educational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school with enrollment of 750 students. The Upper Division campus (9-12) is located in Pebble Beach, CA and Lower/Middle Campus (PK-8) is in nearby Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Stevenson is a mission-driven school that aims to help students shape joyful lives while preparing them for success in school and beyond and instilling a passion for learning and achievement. The core values of the community are safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion. 

Stevenson School is seeking a Director of Development who will report directly to the Director of Advancement to advance the School's mission and vision and strengthen its culture of philanthropy. The Director of Development will serve as the day-to-day leader of the Development Office and co-lead the Trustee Development Committee in partnership with the Director of Advancement.

The Director of Development will lead and inspire a team that is responsible for annual giving, alumni relations, events, and advancement operations. The Director of Development will sit on the School’s Leadership Council and work in close partnership with the Head of School on development activities. In support of the School’s mission, values, and goals, the Director will provide visionary leadership to the development, constituent relations, and communications & marketing programs. This work will be rooted in a deep appreciation and understanding of the School’s mission and the ability to articulate its values and vision internally and externally. The Director will plan, design, implement, manage and oversee annual giving, alumni and parent relations, events, special projects, and other school-related solicitations. This is a 12-month, full-time exempt position

Responsibilities:

• Co-run the Development Committee in partnership with the Director of Advancement
• Lead day-to-day activities of the Development Office
• Oversee three primary functions of the team: Annual Fund, Alumni Relations, and Parent Relations
• Direct initiatives and collaborate on decisions related to overall program direction, strategies, and fundraising goals
• Cultivate a positive and supportive office culture, providing mentorship and guidance to a seasoned, professional staff
• Serve as a member of the School’s Leadership Council
• Run weekly staff meetings
• Oversee and monitor the Development Office master calendar
• Oversee the Development budget
• Manage staffing, hiring, evaluation and other HR processes
• Create programming to strengthen ties with the School’s constituents, including parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni and friends
• Lead retreats and regular strategy/progress meetings

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ten years of fundraising experience in a related field, independent school or higher education development preferred
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong managerial, leadership, and supervisory skills are necessary 
• Ability and interest in managing, developing, motivating, and mentoring staff
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
• Proven track record of creatively building and leading successful teams
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, as required
• Openness to new ideas and their implementation
• Ability to anticipate, react, and adapt to changing situations appropriately
• Demonstrated analytical and fund-raising skills with the ability to recognize opportunities, identify critical, high pay-off activities, and prioritize them to attain goals
• Familiarity with boarding school culture is a plus, as is a willingness to be part of a close-knit community
• Ability to work effectively with fellow administrators, volunteers, and boards
• Ability to assert leadership that inspires and motivates others
• Ability to set goals and direct the efforts of staff and hold individuals accountable for the accomplishments of said objectives
• Thorough grasp of the current trends in development, alumni, and external relations
• Commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $155,000 based on experience. In addition to competitive salary, Stevenson offers a substantial benefits package including generous retirement plan contributions, a menu of Anthem medical plans with generous premium coverage provided by the School, vision and dental group plans and support of ongoing professional development. Stevenson offers housing and fuel stipends for eligible employees. Meals are provided on a daily basis when school is in session.

In keeping with Stevenson’s core values, we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at Stevenson School

About Stevenson School

Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective co-educational boarding and day school with 750 students and 30 buildings on 50 acres of land and two campuses. The 500-student upper division, comprised of grades 9-12, is located on the Pebble Beach Campus, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories; the lower and middle divisions, totaling 250 students in grades PK-8, are located on the Carmel Campus. As an American school with a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover ourselves in the world and thus contribute to its transformation. We believe that one’s education is best pursued in the company of others, for others’ benefit as well as one’s own. Our Latin motto—Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (Gentle in manner, resolute in action)—inspires humility and perseverance. Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in college and beyond, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life. In keeping with this project, Stevenson seeks to: •Train students in critical academic, intellectual, social, and emotional skills; •H...elp students to develop honor and integrity; •Teach students to engage productively and peacefully with others; •Nurture students’ ambitions and healthy pursuit of excellence; •Balance convention and innovation such that we remain true to our enduring values and relevant to the emerging needs of the present generation of students. We expect all members of our community to be: •Devoted to our tenets of scholarship and citizenship; •Honest, honorable, and empathetic; •Able to examine and be responsible for their beliefs and behavior, respectful of the consequences that attend both; •Willing to risk failure in the pursuit of wisdom; •Committed to global literacy, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. Stevenson offers its students, faculty, and staff a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of the Central Coast.

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