Director of Development
- Employer
- Hartsbrook School
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Nov 24, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Special Events, Programs, Managing Volunteers
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Hartsbrook School is accepting applications for the position of Director of Development (DoD). The Director of Development is responsible for developing and leading Hartsbrook’s fundraising and outreach efforts with the objective of increasing the school’s financial resource base through philanthropy. With a results-oriented and enthusiastic temperament, the Director of Development will aim to further the mission of the Hartsbrook School by identifying, engaging and inspiring philanthropic support from the entire school community and beyond.
The DoD reports directly to the Administrative Chair and provides leadership and management for all aspects of Hartsbrook Development Office, including the strategy and execution of the Annual Giving Campaign, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Alumni and Donor Relations, Special Campaigns, Fundraising Events, and Corporate and Foundation Giving. The DoD is a key member of the administrative team, working collaboratively with School leadership, the Business Office, the Admissions Office, the Development Committee, Family Association, Alumni, and the Board of Directors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develops an annual operating plan for
Development including Annual Giving Campaign, Major Gifts, Planned
Giving, Capital Campaigns, other special campaigns and
events, working closely with the Administrative Chair, the
Development Committee and the Board.
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Cultivates warm and lasting
relationships on behalf of the school with parents, alumni, alumni
families, faculty and staff, including existing and prospective
donors.
Implements effective strategies to
achieve revenue goals and engagement targets.
Manages and oversees the Annual
Giving Campaign, development events, corporate and foundation
grants/sponsorships, planned giving, and capital campaign
efforts.
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Leads all aspects of the gift cycle
for major donors:
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Identifies, researches and
prioritizes pool of prospective and active donors
Develops appropriate cultivation
strategies tailored specifically to each individual donor
Engages volunteer leadership to
facilitate the successful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
of major gifts
Maintains strong relationships with
all donors, nurture and enhance relationships to serve the donor
and the school
Coordinates the fundraising efforts
of School Leadership, Board Members, and volunteer leaders to
achieve fundraising goals, including direct solicitation of the
School’s donor base
Builds and personally manages a
portfolio of 75-125 individual major donors and prospects.
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Manages all tools and software needed
to fulfill the assignments and responsibilities of the Development
Office.
Performs other duties as assigned by
the Administrative Chair
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
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Bachelor’s degree
Three to five years of development
experience, preferably in an educational setting
Demonstrated success in development
and management of fundraising, soliciting major gifts, and managing
capital campaigns
Demonstrated ability to think and
plan proactively, creatively, and strategically to cultivate
opportunities to advance the school’s mission
Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in use of fundraising
databases, donor research tools, Microsoft Office programs, Google
Drive, and digital/social media communication tools
Professional, positive, and
collaborative attitude and the ability to work well with various
personalities
Demonstrated ability to effectively
communicate with school representatives, parents, students, alumni,
donors and the wider community
Experience in or knowledge of Waldorf
education is a plus
Proven ability to provide
administrative leadership in a non-profit organization
Experience in volunteer coordination
and event planning
Proven ability to meet goals and
execute strategies in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability as a
well-organized self-starter who can work effectively in a
fast-paced environment
Ability to safeguard and hold all
sensitive school and donor information confidential
Experience with marketing and
community outreach programs and fundraising.
COMPENSATION
The compensation for the Director of Development position includes:
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Salary commensurate with
experience
Up to 90% remission for eligible
dependents enrolled in Hartsbrook’s programs
Health and dental benefits
Paid time off – 20 vacation days, 10
sick days, 1 personal day, school holidays
Up to 5% matching contributions to
403b retirement plan
Life insurance equal to 1 time your
annual salary.
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