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Julie Lucas ’97

Chief Advancement Officer

Julie (’97) joined Darlington’s Advancement Office in 2007 and was named chief advancement officer in 2016. Previously, she has served as director of development, director of giving programs and campaign director for Darlington’s Second Century Campaign. Julie holds a B.A. in Communication from Loyola University New Orleans. She and her husband, Sam (’97 LD ’13), have two children, Wilson (’28) and Hudson (’31).

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Advancement Coordinator

February 28, 2025
The Advancement Coordinator supports the Advancement team in all of Darlington’s Advancement Office’s efforts to engage alumni, parents, and donors through administrative assistance, event planning, and general support. This position is responsible for managing logistics for key fundraising and engagement events, maintaining donor relations, and ensuring smooth execution of advancement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.

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Director of Alumni Relations

February 28, 2025
The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for the overall direction of alumni engagement activities for Darlington. This position develops and manages alumni programs, including the Alumni Council, the governing board of the Darlington Alumni Association; Young Alumni Council; Class Agent Program; and Leadership Darlington. The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for cultivating a mutually beneficial relationship between Darlington and its alumni, and oversees the organization of programs designed to meet the mutual needs of Darlington and the alumni body. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fostering relationships and working with volunteers.

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Episode 166: A Chat with Sara Weeks Dima ('97)

June 27, 2024
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Sara Weeks Dima ('97) about her experience as a boarding student at Darlington, her career small business owner in the food industry and more.

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Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Years of Boarding at Darlington

March 14, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with fellow boarding alumni Scott Dozier ('73), Calista (Harden) Smith ('95, LD '18), Kristen Rachels ('05, LD '16) and Smith Wheeler ('19) in celebration of this year's 100th anniversary of boarding at Darlington School. 

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Episode 96: Love by the Lakeside: Darlington Alumni Love Stories

February 9, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Karley ('16) and Seth ('16) Parker in celebration of Valentine's Day. The Parkers share their own love story that began in Mr. Hudson's freshman chemistry class, and then they read submissions from other Darlington alumni who are also married to Darlington alumni. It's a sweet celebration of love by the Lakeside!

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Episode 88: A Chat with Seth ('16) & Luke ('17) Parker

December 15, 2022
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with brothers Seth ('16) and Luke ('17) Parker. They chat about their Darlington experience, life after Darlington, what it's like working for their family business, Parker Systems, and more. 

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Episode 85: Reflections on Thankfulness

November 24, 2022
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with several longtime members of the Darlington Community about their reflections on thankfulness. He is joined by History Department Chair Brian Inman, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97), senior day student Belle Brooks, senior boarding student Noah Morris and seventh-grader Siya Patel. Each guest shares what they're thankful for in many different areas of their lives, but especially why they're thankful for the Darlington Community and what makes it special to them.

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Senior Ventures Spotlight: Visiting the Advancement Team

November 2, 2022
The Senior Ventures class met with Darlington's advancement team at the Home-on-the-Hill.

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Episode 75: A Chat with Crawford Brock ('72) and Steve Winkler ('72, LD '15)

September 15, 2022
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Crawford Brock ('72) and Steve Winkler ('72, LD '15). The Class of 1972 shares a unique comradery that is legendary within the Darlington Community. Brock and Winkler reminisce on Darlington memories, talk about their upcoming 50th reunion celebration and share about their class-endowed scholarship.

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Podcast Episode 31: A Chat with Sam Moss ('63)

November 4, 2021
In this Darlington Connects episode, host Julie Lucas ('97), Darlington's chief advancement officer, talks with longtime Dean of College Guidance Sam Moss ('63) about his time at Darlington as a student, his career path, and his upcoming retirement after 40 years of service to Darlington and 55 years in independent school education.

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