Director of Advancement (Sequoyah School, Pasadena, CA)

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (STRATEGENIUS ON BEHALF OF SEQUOYAH SCHOOL)

Sequoyah School, a vibrant, progressive independent school in sunny Pasadena, California, is seeking an inspiring, mission-driven leader to serve as its next Director of Advancement. Founded in 1958 as a forward-thinking K-6 program, Sequoyah has blossomed into a dynamic K-12 community dedicated to challenging young minds, nurturing compassionate hearts, and honoring the inherent dignity in every student. Rooted in the transformative power of progressive education, Sequoyah fosters a culture where student agency thrives and experiential learning ignites the spark of curiosity in every child. Central to the school's uplifting vision is a longstanding and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic diversity, embodied in Sequoyah's Indexed Tuition program. This visionary initiative enables the school's vibrant community to reflect a rich tapestry of social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, where students are inspired to approach life with unbridled creativity, humor, profound sensitivity, and a deep understanding of today's multifaceted world.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, Rebecca Hong, the new Director of Advancement will join Sequoyah at an exhilarating juncture. In close collaboration with the Head and a seasoned school leadership team, the Director will play a vital role in shaping the school's future, where civic responsibility and community partnership will continue to be central to Sequoyah's leadership in the independent school world.

The Director of Advancement is a 12-month role that presents a remarkable opportunity to strengthen and expand the school's culture of joyful philanthropy, fully aligned with Sequoyah's core values of progressive education and socioeconomic diversity, as evidenced by the Indexed Tuition program, which allows families to pay a tuition level based on financial means. Working closely with a passionate advancement team and engaged volunteer leaders, the Director will cultivate meaningful relationships and inspire generous investment in Sequoyah's inspiring vision. This position is key to developing sustainable funding strategies that will advance the school's ambitious plans, including the purchase of the K-8 campus, capital improvements, growing the faculty endowment, and sustaining the transformative Indexed Tuition program.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for immediate consideration.

For more information on the position and instructions on HOW TO APPLY, view the full Opportunity Statement at https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-sequoyah-school-director-advancement.