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Deerfield Associates Executive Search, Inc.

Doug Cooney founded DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. a national retained executive search firm dedicated to finding and placing senior level administrative talent in education. Established in 2001, and located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the primary functional areas of the firm include college, university, and independent school searches for professionals at the Director level and above. www.deerfieldassociates.com

 Doug and his firm, which includes experienced recruiters, have successfully conducted 600+ senior level searches in the education sector serving one-hundred and sixty-one (161) clients. 92% of our clients return to us for additional search work. 

Typical searches conducted by DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES include Vice President of Advancement, Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Development, Director of Advancement, Director of Principal Gifts, Director of Planned Giving, Director of Major Gifts, Campaign Director, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Business Manager, Controller, Director of Marketing & Communications, and Director of Admission.

For 20 years prior to founding DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES, Doug served as Executive Recruiter and Vice President of Shawmut Bank, Connecticut National Bank and more recently as Director of Executive Search for FleetBoston Financial. Earlier in his career Doug served as an Admission Officer for Vassar College and as Director of Alumni Relations for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Since 1982, he has been involved exclusively in the profession of recruitment, talent selection and executive search.

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DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES has been retained by St. Mark’s School, located in Southborough, Massachusetts, to conduct a national search for a Chief Advancement Officer.  Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a member of the senior administrative team, the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for advancing the school’s mission and strategic priorities through philanthropy, storytelling, and authentic relationship-building. The CAO leads a talented advancement team encompassing development, alumni, parent, and trustee engagement, while partnering across departments to ensure an integrated approach to communications and marketing that strengthens the school’s reputation and reach. By inspiring generosity and connection within the broader community, the CAO supports the school’s long-term financial sustainability and enhances its capacity to prepare students for their futures. This opportunity is available immediately and will be filled...
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