Ari Petersen

Ari Petersen serves as the Executive Director of Development at Linfield Christian School since November 2018, where responsibilities include leading the Development program and overseeing all aspects of philanthropy, resulting in a 1,000% increase in total giving within the first 3.5 years. Prior to this role, Ari held the position of Executive Director of Development at Santa Fe Christian Schools from April 2013 to October 2018, managing significant philanthropic efforts and raising nearly $1.9 million annually. Additional experience includes serving as Vice President of Development at USS Midway Museum from June 2007 to March 2013, where Ari led a comprehensive fundraising program, and as Director of Development at Oaks Christian School from June 2004 to May 2007, achieving a $21 million campaign goal in three years. Ari holds a B.A. in History from UC Santa Barbara and has a strong background in relationship-based fundraising and strategic planning.