Director of Hackley Fund / Annual Giving

Director of Hackley Fund / Annual Giving

The Director of the Hackley Fund is responsible for the strategic planning, successful management and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program.

This includes developing strategies, soliciting gifts, and managing volunteers to achieve Hackley’s annual giving goals.

The Director will recruit and work with volunteers and Advancement staff, developing a plan to build upon an already strong program, increasing support and participation rates from parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents.

Reporting Structure : This position reports to the Director of Advancement and supervises the Hackley Fund Manager.

Responsibilities include :

• Execute and manage creative annual giving strategies, communications, and solicitations
• Identify, recruit, train and manage volunteers who will reach out to their peers to support the Hackley Fund
• Manage a portfolio of top Hackley Fund donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Coordinate and work closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement in connection with reunion class gifts
• Partner with the Director of Communications to heighten the visibility of the Hackley Fund and all it helps to make possible
• Work with the Database Administrator to ensure accurate data management, analytics, and reporting
• Create and execute special events and creative marketing approaches in support of annual goals
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement Services in connection with maintaining a stewardship program for Hackley Fund donors and volunteers
• Produce each year’s Annual Report on Philanthropy
• An ability to work / travel some nights and weekends as required
• Other assignments as needed

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledgeable of current best practices in annual giving and fundraising, direct marketing, and volunteer management programs and practices used in the independent school environment
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Raiser’s Edge database experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management and customer service skills
• Strong initiative, excellent follow up and persistence
• A willingness to work creatively and collegially with the advancement team, volunteers, and employees, and the ability to develop and nurture an outstanding volunteer structure
• The ability and the desire to use data to inform strategic thinking
• An entrepreneurial and self-motivated goal-oriented mindset that includes a good sense of humor
• A genuine interest in others and their interests and concerns and the ability to build strong relationships

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) required
• Minimum of 3-5 years prior professional development experience, preferably in annual or reunion giving
• Demonstrated success in coordinating an annual giving program
• Experience in solicitation and volunteer management
• Salary and Benefits : The salary range for this 12-month administrative position is $90,000 - $125,000. Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package;
• sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account;

tuition remission; and the possibility of on campus housing.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School : Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12.

Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus.

Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day.

Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference. Hackley offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, support for professional development and continuing education, meals in our dining hall, and much more.

Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.

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