Chief Advancement Officer

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.

As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive e’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.

Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).

If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We e's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to advance the School’s strategic vision through philanthropy and community engagement. Reporting to the Head of School and leading an office of six full-time advancement professionals, the CAO will help ensure the School continues to thrive financially, grow in impact, and deepen engagement with alums, families, and community partners—all while upholding the values and mission that make St.

Anne’s-Belfield unique.

This role is ideally suited to a visionary leader with demonstrated fundraising leadership and experience as a strategic partner across the school. The CAO will appreciate both St. Anne’s-Belfield’s deep-rooted traditions of student-centered education and the opportunities to generate significant support for the School’s strategic priorities.

Total Committed: $4.6 million

Annual Fund: $1.53 million

Number of Donors: 1,048

Parent/Guardian Donors: 426

Faculty/Staff Donors: 134

Alumni Donors: 292

The CAO will be a member of the Senior Administrative Leadership Team (SALT) under the direction of Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves. Dr. Graves joined St. Anne’s-Belfield School as head of school in 2020 with more than 30 years’ experience as a leader in the education space. Under her leadership, the School has accomplished tremendous achievements. Among them include:

• Increasing the School’s investment fund from $59.8 million to $94M million over six years,
• Securing $4.6 million in new principal, legacy, and annual gifts in FY26,
• Enrolling the School’s largest enrollments for the last three years,
• Overseeing the renovation of the Early Childhood Program (ECP) and the shift to an outdoor curriculum and pedagogy,
• Reimagining and diversifying the Upper School Residential Life Program,
• Renovating 10,000 square feet of an iconic building on the historic Greenway Rise Campus…