Director of Development
We invite you to watch our interview with Luke Felker, Head of School at Bay, who talks about the warm and highly relational community at Bay, the school’s unique culture, what brought him to Bay over a decade ago, and why it’s such a special place at which to work, learn, and teach. Luke also discusses the next chapter for the school as it approaches its 25th anniversary, a chapter that will be powered by a bold strategic plan and a major philanthropic campaign, and he shares his excitement about bringing a director of development to Bay to establish a great partnership with both him and the incoming chief advancement & enrollment officer.
Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about The Bay School and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance. All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.
SUMMARY
Bay’s distinctive curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential learning, emphasizing depth over breadth through immersive three-week courses that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application. With a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals, the school fosters intellectual confidence, ethical leadership, and a collaborative spirit. As a dynamic and inclusive community of 400 students, Bay prioritizes accessibility through an inclusive tuition model including nearly $6M in flexible tuition awards.
Bay now seeks a director of development to lead the school’s philanthropic vision at an exciting moment in the school’s growth. With an historic campaign just now starting to enter its quiet phase, the director will be charged with executing the campaign’s strategy, which has been carefully prepared and planned for the last two years in partnership with CCS Fundraising. The next director will also be charged with expanding the annual giving and major gifts programs, building a more robust alumni engagement effort, and bringing more visibility and awareness to issues of stewardship and philanthropy. The director of development supervises a small team in the development office, collaborates with an engaged leadership team and board of trustees, liaises and partners regularly with the head of school, and reports to the chief advancement & enrollment officer. Bay looks forward to welcoming its next director of development to begin on or before July 1, 2026.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Deadline: February 16, 2026
Initial Client Review: Late Feb / Early March
On-site Final Round: Mid-to-late March
Decision Announced: March 30, 2026
Start Date: On or before July 1, 2026
Reports To: Chief Advancement & Enrollment Officer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $230,000 – $255,000
We invite you to watch our interview with Luke Felker, Head of School at Bay, who talks about the warm and highly relational community at Bay, the school’s unique culture, what brought him to Bay over a decade ago, and why it’s such a special place at which to work, learn, and teach. Luke also discusses the next chapter for the school as it approaches its 25th anniversary, a chapter that will be powered by a bold strategic plan and a major philanthropic campaign, and he shares his excitement about bringing a director of development to Bay to establish a great partnership with both him and the incoming chief advancement & enrollment officer.
How to Apply
- If you have not done so already, download the opportunity statement above.
- Prepare your application materials, which are described on the last page of the opportunity statement.
- If you have never logged into our application portal before, you will need to create an account first.
- Come back to this page and select Login to Apply--or you can apply directly from your dashboard after logging in.
- Complete and upload your application. If you prefer, you can save it as a draft and log back in later to finalize it.
- Applications submitted by February 16 will receive priority review.