• Executive Search for Independent Schools

    Strengthening Leadership for Independent Schools

    Independent schools face high stakes when it comes to executive leadership. Finding the right head of school, chief advancement officer, or senior administrator is critical to academic excellence, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. The complexity of today’s educational landscape makes strategic talent acquisition more important than ever.

    At Development Guild, we partner with independent schools to identify, attract, and place exceptional leaders who drive mission-focused growth. Our executive search approach combines deep knowledge of independent school governance, rigorous candidate assessment, and a network of top-tier talent to ensure each placement strengthens your school’s leadership and impact.

    Let’s help you find the leader your school deserves.

    With extensive experience placing senior leaders in independent schools, we help institutions secure the talent that drives mission, culture, and long-term success. Our executive search services cover every aspect of leadership recruitment, from identifying top candidates to supporting critical transitions that strengthen your school’s leadership team.

    Executive Search Services for Independent Schools:

    • Head of School Searches
    • C-Suite Searches
    • Advancement Searches
    • Marketing & Communications Searches
    • Enrollment Management Searches
    • Fundraising Searches
    • Multi-Search Services
    • Recruitment Services
    • Onboarding Services
    • Benchmarking Studies

     

    Let’s talk about your priorities and how we can support them.

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    How can we help you?

    Since 1978, Development Guild has partnered with nonprofit organizations nationwide to achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether you need new talent, fundraising or campaign solutions, or strategic counsel, we can help.

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    Our Independent School Clients

    • Cambridge School of Weston
    • Cheshire Academy
    • Concord Academy
    • Epiphany School
    • Fontbonne Academy
    • Kennedy Day School
    • League School
    • Miss Hall’s School
    • Nativity Preparatory School
    • Prospect Hill Academy
    • St. John’s High School
    • St. John’s Prep

    Other Practice Areas We Serve

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    HOW IT WORKS:

    1 - We’ll meet with you and plan
    how and when to ask your BIG
    Question.

    2 - We’ll bring your community
    together! We start with a live
    event.

    3 - We’ll review the results with
    you and discover key takeaways,
    teach you how to analyze, and
    how review the results yourself.