Director of Annual Giving

The Director of Annual Giving will lead Marin Country Day School's Annual Giving Program as a strategic and community-centered advancement professional.

This leadership role is responsible for independently designing, directing, and evaluating the Annual Giving Program to achieve fundraising goals and advance the School's mission.

Marin Country Day School is an independent, K-8, co-educational school of approximately 600 students. Our mission is to create an inclusive community of learning that inspires curiosity, empathy, and action. Rooted in our values of respect, responsibility, and compassion, we are an intentional community where varied perspectives and life experiences are vital to our collective growth and the strength of our program.

Our Academic & Community Programming:

• We model teaching excellence through student-centered, differentiated instruction framed around experiential and place-based education.
• Our 35-acre campus on the hillside of Ring Mountain serves as a living laboratory where students engage directly with environmental sustainability.
• Our academic program is purposefully scaffolded around three key skill areas—literacy, mathematics, and writing—partnered closely with the developmental milestones and social-emotional needs of our learners.

A Culture of Professional Learning:

• MCDS is devoted to cultivating an inspiring professional learning environment where adults are engaged in growth throughout the trajectory of their time here.
• We provide robust funding and time for professional development, encouraging practitioners to seek constant improvement as educators, team members, and community leaders.

The Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about education and community engagement.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Annual Giving Program.
• Design and execute a comprehensive strategy to engage and solicit gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of the School.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, alumni, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team to achieve fundraising goals and advance the School's mission.
• Develop and manage a budget for the Annual Giving Program.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to the Asst. Head for Community Relations and Director of Development.