Job Description
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) in Greenfield, MA, seeks an experienced fundraiser to serve as Director of Advancement (Director) with a start date of July 1, 2026. The position is full-time, year-round, and on-campus. The Director of Advancement is a senior administrative position reporting to the Head of School and charged with strategic leadership of Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Major Giving, and programs that strengthen philanthropy and engagement. SBS seeks a leader and experienced development practitioner to sustain the School’s successful annual giving program and lead the planning and implementation of the next major capital campaign in support of the School’s strategic priorities.
SBS is an independent girls’ boarding and day school for grades 7-12 and is located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh-Burnham School is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic individuals excited by professional growth, committed to the School community, and are passionate about education.
The Director works closely with the Head of School and Board of Trustees to develop and implement fundraising strategies, annual action plans, and meet fundraising goals. In addition to fundraising responsibilities, the Director will oversee Advancement Office projects in the areas of donor communications, events, marketing, and alumnae relations. The Director will manage a small team of advancement professionals, partner with volunteers, and cultivate collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to deepen alumnae connections.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in the mission of Stoneleigh-Burnham School.
Additional responsibilities will include:
● Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors and key stakeholders.
● Lead the School’s stewardship strategies and policies.
● Serve on the senior administrative team.
● Serve as the liaison to the Development Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees and adhere to the School’s Gift Policy.
● Work with alumnae and parent volunteers.
● Meet regularly with donors, whether on the phone or in person.
● Prepare an annual fundraising plan for review and approval by the Head of School and the Board of Trustees.
● Provide leadership and guidance to best leverage database systems, software, and digital marketing platforms.
● Develop and execute fundraising direct mail, digital marketing, and social media, and will have oversight of the Advancement Office database, gift processing, and gift acknowledgment.
● Oversee events managed by the Advancement Office, including those involving school traditions, regional alumnae gatherings, and the Annual Reunion Weekend.
● Work closely with the enrollment and communications staff and help establish strategy, priorities, and messaging.
● Participate in school life and attend major school events.
● Travel occasionally, and perform evening and weekend work when required.
Requirements:
● 7+ years of successful fundraising for nonprofits, preferably in the education field
● B.S. degree or equivalent required, Master’s degree preferred
● Proven ability to successfully meet fundraising goals
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - listening, public speaking, and writing skills
● Comprehensive experience in all aspects of fundraising.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Ability to inspire and develop staff and volunteers.
● Proficiency with fundraising databases, financial reporting for fundraising, and experience with Google Workplace and Microsoft 365.
● Employment in a school environment is contingent upon the successful completion of all legally mandated background clearances, including CORI, SORI, and a fingerprint-based criminal record check.
● Must have the ability to travel, and must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Applications:
Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Laurie Lambert, llambert@sbschool.org
In order to achieve our mission of preparing students to actively engage a diverse and inclusive world we must first emulate the values we hope to instill in our students. Stoneleigh-Burnham is committed to increasing the diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences — of our faculty, staff, and student community.
Stoneleigh-Burnham strives to hire and support an inclusive community of employees; candidates from communities that are statistically and systemically underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Our Mission:
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard.
To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org