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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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Leads all aspects of the gift cycle for major donors:
o Identifies, researches and prioritizes pool of prospective and active donors
o Develops appropriate cultivation strategies tailored specifically to each individual donor
o Engages volunteer leadership to facilitate the successful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts
o Maintains strong relationships with all donors, nurture and enhance relationships to serve the donor and the school
o 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
o Builds and personally manages a portfolio of 75-125 individual major donors and prospects.
• Effectively communicates development opportunities and integrates messaging in Hartsbrook publications: case for support, grant proposals, newsletters, the annual report, digital communications, etc.
• Oversees the management of the constituent database, prospect assignment and prospect management to ensure effectiveness across giving platforms.
• Serves as an ambassador for Hartsbrook through interactions with donors, prospects and school constituents and community members and promote philanthropy at all levels of the school community.
• Ensures strong volunteer leadership and volunteer involvement in the development program, including parent engagement as a top priority, but also encompassing alumni, alumni parents and grandparents.
• Represents Hartsbrook at various events, meetings and gatherings.
• Works closely with Family Association leadership to ensure and coordinate volunteer support for fundraising efforts.
• Develops outreach and marketing strategies (internal and external) in collaboration with the Enrollment Director.
• Maintains and delivers regular, consistent, and transparent progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly plans, budgets and reports for School Leadership, the Board and Development Committee.
• Prepares and publishes the school’s annual report
• 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:
• 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 AND BENEFITS
The compensation for the Director of Development position includes:
• Salary commensurate with experience
• 75% employer contribution to health and dental plan coverage
• Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 1 personal day, school holidays
• Up to 90% tuition remission for eligible dependents
• Up to 5% matching contributions to 403b retirement plan after 1 year of employment
• Life insurance equal to 1 time your annual salary

The Hartsbrook School is a Waldorf school, originally founded in 1981 with five preschool students in a little farmhouse. We have grown to over 250 students with programming from Parent/Infant classes to Grade 12. Our faculty numbers around 60, with 10 staff members and an active and supportive Board of Directors. Our 54-acre campus, with farmland, woodlands, streams, and spectacular views the Seven Sisters hills of the Holyoke Range, enhances and deepens our students’ daily experiences. We are situated in the middle of the five-college area of the Connecticut River Valley, which offers world-class cultural events, restaurants, movies, galleries, boutiques, local farms, dance, music, and theater. Our faculty and staff are a multi-generational group who strive to support each other in our shared work.

The Hartsbrook School holds a vision in which our larger community is represented, reflected, and celebrated in our school – in race, economic situation, gender, sexuality, family composition, ability, nationality, religion, and more. Such a vision is rooted in and expands upon Hartsbrook’s mission to nurture the unique spirit of each child and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future and to find purpose and meaning in their lives.

We have taken up the work of building a more equitable, diverse, and accessible school culture in a robust way and are proud of our accomplishments in this area. We are committed to continuing to deepen our community’s ability to connect people from diverse backgrounds, build mutual understanding and friendship, and enrich the collective life of the school and our individual lives. We believe such work is healing, restorative, and life-giving for everyone involved. As we learn to fully see and understand each other in our differences – and to celebrate those differences – we will move towards a more equitable, just, and welcoming school environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.

To apply, please send your complete application to employment@hartsbrook.org which will include:
- A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability;
- Your most recent and up-to-date resume;
- A completed Employment Application including the names of at least three (3) references;
All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and must possess the legal right to work in the United States.