Director of Campaigns, Major Gifts & Stewardship

THE ORGANIZATION:

At Flinridge Preparatory School, we believe middle and high school should be a time of healthy, joyful growth. That is why we approach every experience and relationship with curiosity and wonder. Here students, staff, and faculty have the space to push to new heights and the support to navigate life’s challenges—because when we truly connect with ourselves and others, we learn to lead with sensitivity and integrity, which is the best prep possible for the road ahead.

Flintridge Preparatory School (Flintridge Prep) is a nonsectarian coed school for students in grades 7 through 12. It is an aspirational and caring community where curiosity and inquiry are central to the student experience. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore complex ideas, seek new perspectives, and stretch themselves intellectually as they grow into curious scholars and thoughtful leaders. The School is united around a collaborative culture of kindness, humor, and professional commitment to students, faculty, and staff. Located in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, Flintridge Prep enjoys the best of two worlds: a tree-covered suburban campus with easy access to Pasadena and all the greater Los Angeles area has to offer. The campus is very close to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Rose Bowl and is an easy drive to and from Downtown Los Angeles.

The Flintridge Prep campus features state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated and talented faculty and staff, and students who are excited to learn and grow. Flintridge Prep has an annual operating budget of $30 million and an endowment of $51 million. The School currently enrolls 530 students and has 131 full-time faculty and staff. Many administrators teach, including the Head of School. For additional information about the school, visit the website at

Mission: Learning with purpose in a diverse and nurturing community, Flintridge Prep students thrive in adolescence and grow as curious scholars, creative thinkers, empathetic leaders, and global citizens.

Vision: Lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage to transform our world.

The Opportunity

The Director of Campaigns, Major Gifts & Stewardship is responsible for developing meaningful relationships with donors, securing philanthropic support for the School’s mission, programs, and strategic plan, and leading planning for a future campaign. This position reports to the Head of School and works closely with the Director of Advancement. They manage a portfolio of current and prospective major donors ($25,000+) and lead the School’s donor stewardship and recognition efforts.

The Director of Campaigns, Major Gifts & Stewardship creates personalized engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships and encourage long-term investment in the School. As an active member of the advancement team, the Director helps build a strategic major gifts program and a culture of philanthropy grounded in the mission and vision of the School.

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective major donors, including new and returning parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and trustees, while identifying and engaging new prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects; maintain a consistent schedule of donor meetings and timely follow-up.
• Identify potential planned giving, endowment, capital, and other philanthropic opportunities that align donor interests with School initiatives.
• Lead planning and execution of campaign initiatives, including a Centennial Campaign in collaboration with the Head of School, the Director of Advancement, trustees, and campaign counsel.
• Partner with the Head of School to identify donor meeting opportunities, prepare for cultivation, solicitation conversations, and ensure thoughtful follow up and stewardship.
• Build relationships with trustees, and partner with them on donor cultivation and solicitation, and serve as a member of the Advancement Committee of the Board.
• Use data, including giving history and capacity ratings, to guide moves management and develop targeted asks that grow and upgrade donor giving year-over‑year.
• Write and present compelling gift proposals that connect donor interests with the School’s mission, vision, student experience, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive, personalized stewardship program that recognizes donors, demonstrates the impact of their giving, and strengthens long-term relationships.
• Create personalized stewardship plans for major donors, endowment fund donors, and campaign donors.
• Ensure donors receive accurate and meaningful information about programs, initiatives, scholarships, or other areas of support.
• Plan donor appreciation events, recognition activities, campus experiences, and other opportunities that connect donors with students, faculty, and administration, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement processes for recognizing donor milestones.
• Prepare prospect briefings and background materials for the Head of School and trustees including clear recommendations for meeting objectives and next steps.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop donor-centered stories, impact reports, campaign materials, proposals, and other fundraising communications.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of School.

Career Track Leading to this Position

The ideal candidate will bring a strong record of personally identifying and cultivating donors, soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts, and stewarding long-term relationships. They will have experience managing a major gift portfolio, contributing to campaign planning, and using donor data and performance measures to guide fundraising strategy. Experience with planned giving and an understanding of how major, campaign, and annual giving efforts work together are also important. A motivated self-starter and strategic thinker, this person will bring warmth, persistence, and judgment to build trust across the Flintridge Prep community. They will be an active listener and persuasive communicator who works effectively with the Head of School, trustees, and colleagues while representing the School with enthusiasm. Experience in an independent school, higher education, or another mission-driven organization is preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is desirable.

Salary & Benefits

This position is full-time, onsite, and year‑round with a salary of $220,000 to $240,000, depending on skills and experience. Relocation assistance, if needed, is negotiable. A comprehensive benefits package will be provided.

This role requires participation in school and donor events, including evenings and weekends, and travel to meet with donors.