Claudia Spain

Claudia Spain is the Director of Annual Giving at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, California.1 She is a creative development professional with extensive experience in fundraising, event planning, and volunteer management.1

Professional Background

Claudia has a strong track record in development and fundraising:

• She has been in her current role at Marin Country Day School since April 2021.1
• Previously, she served as Director of Annual Giving at Prospect Sierra School for 18 years (August 1995 - August 2013).1
• She also worked as a Development Consultant for Step One School in Berkeley, CA.1

Achievements

Claudia has implemented several successful initiatives in her career:

• Increased Annual Fund participation from 79% to 98% in one year.1
• Elevated donation dollars by 53% and increased the number of gifts by 58%.1
• Grew matching gift contributions by 100%.1
• Created a summer mailer that resulted in a 43% increase in early gifts and pledges.1

Skills and Expertise

Claudia is known for her:

• Strong project management skills
• Proven leadership in fundraising
• Event planning expertise
• Relationship-building abilities
• Volunteer management experience

She is committed to encouraging a culture of philanthropy and implementing thoughtful stewardship practices.1

Education

Claudia holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from California State University - East Bay (2016-2017) and a B.A. in Interior Design from San Francisco State University (1976-1979).1