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PS1 Pluralistic School One —Lawyers, VA
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- Writing skills
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PS1 Pluralistic School One —Lawyers, VA
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DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

PS1 Pluralistic School One
Lawyers, VA

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$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Data-driven problem-solving

Full Job Description

Director of Advancement
PS1 Pluralistic School | Santa Monica, California

About the Role
At PS1, we believe that impactful schools change lives and that strong communities make those
impactful schools possible. Ours is a community where children are deeply known, families feel a true
sense of belonging, and learning is rooted in curiosity, equity, and joy.

A thriving independent school is built at the intersection of educational excellence, financial
sustainability, and community connection. The Director of Advancement plays a central role in
sustaining and growing that intersection, responsible for cultivating the relationships, resources, and
shared sense of purpose that advance the school’s mission within the broader circle of our community
of supporters.

Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the Senior Administrative Team, this role leads the
school’s fundraising, alumni relations, and capital campaign efforts. The Director of Advancement
stewards projects that enhance the mission of the school, describes the benefits these projects will
have for our students, and secures the financial capital to bring such projects to fruition.

Guided by our vision, Many voices build a better world, the Director of Advancement ensures that the
school can continue to provide progressive education that sparks curious and critical thinkers, fosters
socio-economic diversity, and builds a pluralistic, mission-driven community. This role combines
strategic vision, relational leadership, operational excellence, and a strong presence on campus.

At PS1, advancement is storytelling.
This role is about translating the magic of classrooms and community into lasting relationships and
mission-aligned investment, ensuring that:

Families feel connected to something meaningful
Alumni remember and feel reconnected
Donors see the real impact of their philanthropy

This position calls for a strategic, relational leader who can hold both long-term vision and near-term
execution, who understands that philanthropy is rooted in trust and shared purpose, who is interested
in building relationships with children and valuing their growing voice, and who is energized by growth,
change, and possibility in a pluralistic community.

Core Responsibilities

Advancement Strategy & Institutional Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive, mission-aligned advancement strategy

encompassing alumni and grandparent relations, the Annual Fund, major and planned giving,
and a future capital campaign, work in collaboration with the Parents Guild and school team to
plan and execute the spring fundraising Gala

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Head of School and Board Advancement

Committee, providing data-driven insights to inform philanthropic strategy and institutional
priorities

Actively participate on the Senior Administrative Team, bringing an advancement lens to

school-wide planning, resource allocation, and community engagement

Alumni Relations & Community Stewardship

Build and strengthen lifelong alumni relationships rooted in belonging, engagement, and

shared mission

Design inclusive programming and communication that reflects the school’s values of

pluralism, community, and educational excellence

Partner closely with the Director of Student & Community Life to align alumni engagement with

student life initiatives and broader community-building efforts

Annual Fund & Impact Communication

Lead the Annual Fund, articulating its impact on the school’s programs, student experiences,

and tuition assistance initiatives

Translate classroom and programmatic outcomes into compelling stories that inspire

participation and giving

Steward donors with care through recognition events, communications, and ongoing

relationship-building

Build a culture of philanthropy rooted in shared responsibility, access, and community

investment

Partner with Director of Communications and Marketing to publish an annual Report on

Philanthropy

Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Develop and sustain a robust major and planned giving program, identifying and cultivating

donors in collaboration with the Head of School and Board volunteers

Partner with key volunteers to ensure relationship-driven fundraising and stewardship that

honors donors and advances the school’s mission

Capital Campaign Leadership

Lead the planning and execution of a mission-driven capital campaign to fund the development

of school-owned properties in ways that expand programming, strengthen community
partnerships, and further the school’s educational mission

Clearly articulate why a capital campaign is essential for the school’s future, connecting

physical spaces to student experience, equity, and long-term sustainability

Manage campaign strategy, phases, feasibility studies, donor cultivation, and public

engagement, ensuring alignment with mission, values, and institutional priorities

Identify and collaborate with outside resources and consultants to further mission-aligned

future development and growth of the school

Operations, Data & Systems Management

Maintain fluency with fundraising database tools, Google Drive, and other digital systems to

track donor engagement, giving trends, and campaign progress

Ensure that all advancement data, reports, and materials are accurate, well-organized, and

accessible to the Head of School, Board, and staff as appropriate

Oversee administrative support and coordinate tasks efficiently, balancing strategic vision with

operational execution

Campus Presence & Educational Fluency

Maintain a consistent, visible presence on campus, building relationships with students,

faculty, and families

Observe classrooms and student life to understand and describe what is happening in the

learning environment

Translate those observations into fundraising messaging that demonstrates the tangible

impact of gifts on student outcomes and the overall mission

Participate in the daily life of the school; serve on committees, attend all-school events, be

playful with children and colleagues, and find joy in the life of an elementary school

Collaboration & Representation

Collaborate closely with the Director of Enrollment Strategy and Director of Communications

and Marketing to align clear, compelling, and values-driven strategy, messaging, and storytelling.

Serve as a visible ambassador for the school at conferences, community events, and

professional gatherings

Pursue professional development in independent school advancement, philanthropy, and

capital campaign best practices

Represent the school in conversations and negotiations with consultants, lawyers, vendors,

and partners to strengthen the school’s position in the market and ensure the financial
sustainability of its future.

Skills, Experience & Dispositions

Demonstrated success leading alumni relations, annual giving, major gifts programs, and

capital campaigns, preferably in an independent school or mission-driven organization

Relational and strategic leader able to build trust with donors, Board members, parents,

alumni, and colleagues

Skilled at translating classroom experiences, student outcomes, and program impact into

compelling philanthropic narratives

Strong presence on campus and comfort engaging in the life of the school
Technologically proficient using data, CRM systems, fundraising databases, Google Drive, and

other digital collaboration tools

Systems-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and execute projects with

rigor and timeliness

Open to change, reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and professional

growth

Exceptional communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and donor presentations
Collaborative, consensus-building, and mission-aligned, with deep commitment to diversity,

equity, and pluralism

Familiarity with — and personal alignment to — progressive education principles.
Warmth, flexibility, integrity, and a sense of humor.

Our Mission, Vision & Values in Action
We seek a leader who embodies our mission to spark curious and critical thinkers who confidently
contribute to their communities, and who lives our values:

Learn With Joy — honoring curiosity, questions, and learning from failure
Discover Your Full Self — cultivating empathy, responsibility, and confidence
Honor Our Lived Experiences — embracing diverse identities and perspectives
Be Part of Something Bigger — building connection, purpose, and collective impact

Compensation & Benefits
This position is competitively compensated with benefits. Salary is $160,000 - $190,000, commensurate
with experience and qualifications.

Why This Role Matters
Philanthropy makes possible what tuition alone cannot.

At PS1, the Director of Development ensures that the school has the resources to invest in its people,
programs, and places, expand access, and imagine its future, all while strengthening the sense of
belonging that defines the community.

This role is not just about raising funds. It is about cultivating belonging, activating shared purpose,
and stewarding a community’s belief in progressive education. It is an opportunity to help shape not
only how a school is funded, but how it is experienced by students, families, alumni, and generations
to come.

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