Founded in 1906, Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is one of the South’s premier independent schools for girls, serving approximately 500 students in grades 6–12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Guided by its mission to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose, GPS provides a rigorous college preparatory education within a learner-centered environment that emphasizes confidence, leadership, belonging, and the holistic development of every student. Faculty and staff are united by a commitment to excellence and to preparing young women to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Under the leadership of Head of School Megan Cover, GPS is investing in its future through strategic planning, expanded student support programs, strengthened community engagement, and an ambitious vision for philanthropy. The school has launched its first comprehensive campaign in more than two decades while continuing to deepen relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends. This momentum creates an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising leader to help shape the school’s philanthropic future while advancing the transformative mission of girls’ education.
The Opportunity
The Chief Development Officer joins Girls Preparatory School at one of the most exciting moments in the institution’s history.
Reporting directly to the Head of School and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, this executive will shape the future of philanthropy for one of the South’s premier independent schools for girls. With the School preparing for its most ambitious comprehensive campaign to date, the Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with alumnae, families, trustees, and friends while positioning GPS for sustained philanthropic growth.
This role combines high-level strategy with meaningful frontline fundraising. The Chief Development Officer will personally cultivate and solicit transformational gifts, advise school leadership and the Board on campaign strategy, strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the community, and lead a talented advancement team committed to excellence.
For an accomplished advancement leader who thrives in relationship-driven environments and enjoys building momentum around institutional priorities, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at a school whose mission continues to shape generations of confident, purpose-driven young women.
