Director of Advancement

F/T (1.0 FTE) Year-Round Staff Position

Start Date: July 1, 2026 or sooner

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement will lead all aspects of San Domenico’s fundraising program. The successful candidate will bring meaningful experience in advancement and team leadership, and will work closely with a dedicated Advancement team, colleagues, and trustees to support the school’s philanthropic goals, including annual giving, major gifts, and a likely upcoming capital campaign aligned with the school’s new strategic priorities.

This position offers a compelling opportunity to join a vibrant and evolving school at a pivotal moment in its history.

Why You Will Love Working at San Domenico

• Join a joyful, mission-driven community grounded in values of study, reflection, community, and service
• Collaborate closely with an experienced, passionate, and talented leadership team
• Help shape and implement the school’s new strategic plan and a likely upcoming capital campaign
• Receive leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• See the impact of your work across generations of students and families

Learn More and Apply

San Domenico School is partnering with Carney, Sandoe & Associates on this search. For more information or discussion, interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence:

Jonathan Ball

Managing Associate

jball@carneysandoe.com

Sara Shulman

Practice Leader – Development and Finance / Senior Consultant

sara.shulman@carneysandoe.com

The salary range for this position is $210,000–$225,000. The starting salary will be based on several factors, including years of experience, education level, and relevant expertise.

To apply, candidates should be prepared to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest in this particular position
• A current résumé
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address for each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

To learn more, please see the full position profile from Carney Sandoe: https://www.carneysandoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/San-Domenico-06.30.pdf

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status,  or any other legally protected basis.

To learn more, please see the full position profile from Carney Sandoe: https://www.carneysandoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/San-Domenico-06.30.pdf

About San Domenico School

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose. We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school. Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

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