Simon Chiu

Simon Chiu is an experienced education administrator and fundraising professional currently serving as the Vice President of Advancement at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco.1 His career spans over three decades in education and nonprofit sectors, with a strong focus on Catholic education and strategic leadership.

Career Highlights

Current Role:: As Vice President of Advancement at Archbishop Riordan High School since June 2020, Chiu has achieved significant milestones:

• Led fundraising efforts resulting in $7.5 million raised during FY23, the highest in the school's 75-year history1
• Secured three separate seven-figure gifts in the last two years1
• Spearheaded the school's strategic planning efforts, culminating in a new strategic plan in FY221
• Manages a team of seven, overseeing fundraising, alumni outreach, parent engagement, and communications1

Previous Positions::

• Vice President of Financial Development at YMCA of Silicon Valley (2018-2020)1
• President of Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California (2015-2018)1
• Principal at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School in Alameda, California (2007-2015)1
• Assistant Principal of Instruction at Moreau Catholic High School (2002-2007)1

Education

Chiu's educational background includes:

• MA in Education from San Francisco State University (1997-1999)1
• BA in English from Santa Clara University (1988-1992)1

Skills and Languages

• Proficient in strategic planning, fundraising, and educational leadership
• Elementary proficiency in Spanish1
• Limited working proficiency in Cantonese1

Simon Chiu's career demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education and a proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and fundraising in educational institutions.