The Madeira School invites applications for its next Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). The CAO will be joining an energetic, dedicated, and mission-driven staff that is poised to take Advancement at Madeira to the next level. The Chief Advancement Officer serves as the school’s chief fundraising and engagement officer. Reporting to the Head of School, the CAO is responsible for advancing the mission of the school by serving as a strategic thought leader and champion, working tirelessly to broaden and deepen sustained engagement with and philanthropic support for the school. As a collaborative leader, the CAO will partner closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, senior administration team, and faculty across campus. Living on campus and being part of a small community, they will serve as an administrator on duty. Furthermore, the CAO will provide leadership support and mentorship to a fully staffed team of employees holding the following positions within the advancement office: Advancement Associate, Assistant Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement, Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement, Director of Advancement Services, Director of Annual Giving and Analytics, Director of Major and Planned Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, and Major Gifts Officer.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Managing Director Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Ph.D. and Managing Associate Anne Koellhoffer. Please click here for the full description. For best consideration, submit a compelling two- to four-page cover letter and CV via the Talent Profile before February 13, 2026. All inquiries are strictly confidential. The CAO is expected to start no later than July 1, 2026.

About The Madeira School

Founded in 1906, The Madeira School is one of the nations’ top secondary schools for girls. Located just outside Washington DC, Madeira enrolls approximately 330 boarding and daygirls in grades 9-12. The school has a long tradition of rigorous academics and one of the country’s oldest Experiential Learning programs, currently known as Co-Curriculum. As an all-girls college preparatory boarding and day school, The Madeira School is dedicated to providing girls with a top-notch education and the skills to lead lives of their own making. At Madeira, you will find an extraordinary faculty that engage and challenge the minds of our students.

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