Associate Director of Philanthropy & Advancement Communications

Chatham Hall
Chatham, Virginia, USA

Chatham Hall seeks talented faculty and staff who put students at the center of their practice. We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being fully engaged in our boarding school community and are committed to each girl’s intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. The most successful candidates see opportunities before problems, relish innovation and iteration, listen to learn, and thrive in a collaborative boarding school community. Chatham Hall lives our mission: Equipping curious thinkers to lead bold lives of impact. Our Episcopal faith tradition means we are fully committed to fostering a diverse faculty and student body.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Philanthropy & Advancement Communications is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership and major gift donors in support of Chatham Hall’s strategic priorities and philanthropic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position manages a portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects while advancing a culture of philanthropy through strategic communications, meaningful constituent engagement, and exceptional donor stewardship.

The Associate Director works closely with the Director of Advancement to advance the School’s fundraising, engagement, and communications priorities. The Associate Director leads the development and execution of donor stewardship, fundraising and campaign communications, alumnae engagement, and editorial leadership for constituent publications, while serving as a thought partner in shaping Chatham Hall’s philanthropic narrative. In partnership with the Marketing & Communications Office, the Associate Director ensures these communications reflect the School’s brand and strengthen relationships with donors, alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends through compelling storytelling that advances Chatham Hall’s mission and legacy.

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