The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a strategic partner to the Head of School and plays a key role in advancing a comprehensive, mission-aligned fundraising strategy that is already in place.
The CDO provides leadership in executing and refining this strategy, which is rooted in personalized, values-based engagement.
The CDO oversees all fundraising functions, including major and planned gifts, annual giving, alumni relations, and board engagement, while fostering a thoughtful and inclusive culture of philanthropy.
A strong and respectful partnership with the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer is essential to this role.
Together, these two senior leaders are responsible for ensuring that all donor-facing communications and engagement opportunities—including events—are expertly timed, mission-aligned, and fully consistent with the school's tone and storytelling priorities.
The Development and Communications offices must collaborate effectively, respecting each other's expertise, and planning well in advance to deliver cohesive, compelling, and high-impact experiences for constituents.
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