Synergy School is seeking a spirited, relationship-driven professional to serve as Director of Development. This leadership role advances the school’s fundraising efforts across annual giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, volunteer engagement, communications, and alumni relations. The Director of Development combines hands-on management with thoughtful, long-term planning to support Synergy’s progressive mission and collaborative culture.

An integral member of Synergy’s educational cooperative, the Director of Development serves on the Board of Trustees and is part of the administrative team. Reporting directly to the Board and partnering closely with the Development Committee, this role helps ensure the school’s long-term sustainability and growth. The position includes evening and weekend commitments for meetings, events, and donor engagement, and works closely with a 0.5 FTE Development Assistant. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Full job description: https://synergyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Job-Opening-Director-of-Development-Synergy-School-San-Francisco.pdf

More info about working at Synergy School: https://synergyschool.org/jobs/

About Development at Synergy

Synergy School is a beloved TK–8 cooperative that champions hands-on learning, equity, and community. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next phase of fundraising and community partnerships at one of San Francisco’s most progressive independent schools. The Development Director will play a key role in sustaining a culture of inclusion and innovation - ensuring access and diversity remain central to the school’s mission in an evolving city landscape.

To apply, e-mail: trustees@synergyschool.org and submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Three references

Please, no phone calls

About Synergy School

Synergy School is a progressive, independent TK-8 school with a vibrant, diverse community, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are an educational cooperative with no head of school. For more than 40 years, we have provided a quality education by staying true to our founding vision to empower students to become self-confident, creative learners. We provide them with the experiences and tools to develop essential 21st century skills - critical thinking, creativity, empathy, cultural awareness, and global competency.

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