About The Bishop’s School
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The
Bishop’s School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located
on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to
1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion,
and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and
beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants
is awarded annually.
Anticipated Base Compensation Depending on Experience: $155,000 – $170,000
Position Summary
Description
Bishop’s Senior Director of Major & Principal Gifts works collaboratively with the School’s
Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), peer senior director, and other department directors across Advancement and the School. This position is
responsible for the strategy, oversight, and growth of the major and principal gift pipeline and will provide fundraising support with major
fundraising campaigns. The Senior Director will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with high-level donors that will
lead to increased and consistent diverse revenue for the School and for developing a world-class major gifts program, developing a
differentiated donor experience.
Through directly working with donors and through supervising others, this person will manage
donors and identify and pursue new donors and funding opportunities for The Bishop’s School. The Senior Director will also manage
their own portfolio, soliciting major and principal gifts ($50,000-$1,000,000+) and event sponsorships.
This position is responsible
for growing engagement and giving for all of the School’s constituencies including but not limited to alumni, parents, past parents,
faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends. The position oversees the Director of Major & Principal Gifts, the major gift and planned
giving programs and their activities, and deliverables.
An Ideal Candidate Will Have
Skills & Abilities:
Essential Functions and Specific
Duties:
General
Please do not email or call the school directly.
EEOThe
Bishop’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San
Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or
religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status,
military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop’s School takes
affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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