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Director of Advancement

Strengthen a growing program and advancing a historic institution’s philanthropic vision in close partnership with School and Board leadership.

Porter-Gaud School is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead the School’s advancement program during an important period of growth and opportunity.

The Director of Advancement will provide hands-on, strategic leadership for a growing advancement office, with responsibility for strengthening performance, clarifying priorities, and deepening a culture of relationship-based philanthropy. Reporting to the Head of School, this leader will work closely with the Board of Trustees, senior administrators, and volunteers to advance institutional fundraising goals and support Porter-Gaud’s long-term vision.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all advancement functions, including major and planned giving, annual giving, alumni and constituent engagement, and advancement services.
• Lead and develop a multi-person advancement team, setting clear goals, expectations, and accountability structures.
• Partner with the Head of School and Board of Trustees on institutional fundraising priorities, including campaign planning and execution.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of transformational support.
• Serve as a senior leader within the School, collaborating across departments to support enrollment, communications, and financial sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum six years of relevant experience, including at least four years of professional fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, including capital and endowment giving
• At least two years of management experience, with the ability to lead, supervise, and hold teams accountable
• Knowledge of independent school advancement best practices and comfort with advancement technology (Raiser’s Edge and Google Workspace)

Why Porter-Gaud School?

• A mission-driven Episcopal school with more than 150 years of history and a strong philanthropic tradition.
• A collaborative leadership culture committed to growth, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
• An exceptional campus and quality of life in Charleston, one of the country’s most vibrant coastal cities.

To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://lindauerglobal.co/porter-gaud

Porter-Gaud is a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all Porter-Gaud employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds as the School believes that best serves our students. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.