What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Major Gift Officer position at Viewpoint School?
Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.
Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.
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Viewpoint School is currently seeking a Senior Major Gift Officer. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the SMGO will serve as a strategic partner and frontline fundraiser, managing a portfolio of 150 major and principal gift prospects, with an annual fundraising goal of $1 million or more.
The SMGO will build upon Viewpoint’s strong foundation of support to deepen engagement with alumni, parents, and friends of the School. A distinctive aspect of this position is its integration with athletics, which is a defining element of the Viewpoint experience. With more than 150 teams across grades 4–12 and a state-of-the-art Peak Performance Center, athletics offers a unique vehicle through which donors can connect with student development and school pride.
Viewpoint School has partnered with Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, to conduct this search.
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