Erin Wright-Gandhi

Director of Advancement @San Francisco Day School

San Francisco, CA, US

Lead comprehensive donor-driven fundraising program to secure philanthropic support for the school’s long and near-term priorities including $1.6M Annual annual gala, and capital and major gifts-Leverage Head of School, trustees, faculty, and volunteer leadership to create lifelong connections between the school and its constituents; partner with individual and multi-generational donors and philanthropic advisors to match donor interests with school priorities and maximize impact -Collaborate with Director of Communications to amplify student and teacher voices to tell the story of San Francisco Day School through video, print, and digital communicationsPartner with Instructional Leadership Team and Directors of Finance and Operations to ensure donor engagement in and philanthropic support of strategic priorities-Cultivate, steward, and personally solicit portfolio of 60+ leadership donors giving -Steer donor stewardship and recognition programs so that philanthropic impact is seen, felt, and celebrated; guide comprehensive events strategy to build community and deepen understanding of academic program and needs for support-Lead and coach high-performing Advancement team of four members; sustain a collaborative and joyful work environment to exceed goals and place students at the center of our work

Georgetown University

BA, English, French

American University

MA, TESOL