San Francisco, California
Posted: 11-Nov-25
Location: Calabasas, California
Type: Full Time
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Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.
Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.
We are honored to have been named 2022, 2023, and 2024 Best Place to Work in SoCal by Best Companies Group. Our talented staff are the ones that made this happen and make this a great place to work every day. What makes this news even better? We're hiring!
Lead and grow a robust major gifts program at Viewpoint School, cultivating meaningful
partnerships that fuel the School’s vision for excellence in the arts, athletics, and
academics.
In partnership with Lindauer, Viewpoint School is seeking a Senior Major Gift Officer. This is
an exciting opportunity for a seasoned, motivated, and strategic fundraiser to join one of
Southern California’s premier independent schools.
As Viewpoint prepares for a transformative capital campaign focused on the arts and athletics,
this role will be pivotal in building a high-performing major gifts program that strengthens
community engagement and supports ambitious institutional goals.
The Senior Major Gift Officer will join a forward-looking Advancement team at a moment of
energy and possibility. This is a role for a collaborative, creative, and driven professional who
thrives on building connections and shaping philanthropic vision.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a portfolio of 150 prospects and secure five- and six-figure-plus gifts in support
of annual, capital, and endowment priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies that engage donors around athletics, one of
Viewpoint’s signature programs.
• Conduct donor meetings, cultivating meaningful relationships that advance campaign
readiness.
• Partner with Advancement leadership, athletic staff, and volunteers to design and execute
effective donor engagement strategies.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Viewpoint at events, community gatherings, and
athletic competitions.
Qualifications:
• 6+ years of progressive fundraising experience, ideally in education; independent school
experience preferred.
• Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and closing six-figure and higher gifts in annual,
major, or campaign settings.
• Expertise in moves management, prospect strategy, and donor stewardship with a data-
driven approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively across departments and with volunteers.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge/NXT preferred) and comfort working in a
digital, cloud-based environment.
Salary range: $120,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience.
Why Viewpoint?
• A dynamic independent school that blends academic rigor with creativity, collaboration,
and community.
• A campus alive with energy, offering students unmatched opportunities for growth and
discovery.
• A visionary leadership team committed to strengthening philanthropy and advancing
excellence through strategic investment.
To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://lindauerglobal.co/viewpoint-
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