Hawken School seeks teachers and leaders comfortable taking risks and embracing a growth mindset. Our faculty members and administration are constantly looking for new ways to inspire curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness. We desire culturally competent candidates who clearly appreciate a community of teachers and learners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to equity and social justice. 

We are committed to doing school differently and better. This means developing an inclusive and accepting community where adults feel empowered to design learning experiences for students that deepen their learning, engaging their emotions as well as their intellects. If you are a leader who is committed to the ideals of progressive education, and inspired by this description of our community, we encourage you to read on to learn more about this position and our school.

THE POSITION

Hawken School is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to work with major and principal gifts aspects of Hawken’s fundraising program. This role involves organizing fundraising initiatives, working with School leadership and building relationships with alumni, parents, and friends. The Philanthropic Advisor will also expand and enhance the School’s major and principal giving program.

The Philanthropic Advisor is an integral part of the Advancement team and assists in the ongoing development and implementation of the School’s giving program through the personal cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. This position will assist in expanding Hawken’s relationships with alumni, parents, friends, community leaders, and family foundations. Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, the Philanthropic Advisor will personally assist in uncovering and expanding philanthropy and partnering with others internally to create giving plans for individuals, foundations, and corporations.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit an employment application through this link. Address your cover letter to Scott Looney, Head of School.

Hawken School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a donor portfolio of a minimum of 75 prospects, qualifies potential new major and principal gift prospects, and helps discover new prospects for major gift-level support
• Develops gift strategies to cultivate and solicit contributions with primary emphasis on encouraging annual giving while introducing new major gift-level opportunities ($25,000 to $1M+ categories) focused on programmatic priorities, and special project needs as directed by the executive leadership
• Assists in generating sustainable funding sources
• Assists in working with Hawken constituents to establish relationships with the School
• Partners with the Advancement team to find new leadership donors
• Works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to identify new prospective donors
• Communicates successfully with the division leadership about gifts and donor feedback
• Works closely with other members of the team to plan appropriate stewardship for special engagement and recognition opportunities and to foster strong donor relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, and five or more years of experience working in advancement or comparable field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in major gift fundraising 
• Prior successful experience in working with community leaders and corporate and family foundation activities
• A collaborator with strong communication, team building, project management, and administrative skills, with attention to detail

About Hawken School

Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. This means developing an inclusive and accepting community where adults feel empowered to design educational experiences for students that deepen their learning, engaging their emotions as well as their intellects. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers who are committed to equity and social justice, comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. Our faculty members are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. Successful candidates for any role at Hawken School must demonstrate skill and commitment in all the following key areas: Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Candidates must show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission. Fair Play /Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Candidates must indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably. Relationship Building and Cultivation: Candidates must show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community. Content Knowledge: Candidates must demonstrate th...at they can lead and guide colleagues and/students to depth in their work. Humility and Growth Mindset: Candidates must be eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others. Approach to Work: Candidates must show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem solving.

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