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POSITION: Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Fund Development, Office of Family and Community Partnerships
REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Academic Excellence
SUPERVISES: Family Engagement, Community Schools, and Welcome Center Managers/Directors
POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Fund Development holds a pivotal role in driving the growth and sustainability of Hartford Public Schools through strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive fund development plan to cultivate relationships and secure funding sources to support the district’s vision, strategic plan, and student achievement goals. The Executive Director also leads and manages the Family Engagement, Community Schools, and Welcome Center managers/directors to strengthen student, family, and community connections. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong fund development knowledge, communication skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving positive change.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute an integrated multi-year fund development strategy and plan to sustainably grow revenue from diverse resources (grants, sponsorships, individual donors, fundraising opportunities, etc.)
Cultivate and steward strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, government agencies, and other organizations aligned with district mission and goals
Collaborate with internal teams to assess partnership opportunities, negotiate agreements, and develop mutually beneficial strategies
Maintain ongoing relationships with partners, ensuring alignment of objectives and maximizing impact
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support organizational priorities and programs
Lead the creation of compelling funding proposals and donor communications
Work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategic plans for partnership development and fund development
Provide strategic guidance and recommendations based on market trends, funding opportunities, and organizational priorities
Establish systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and fundraising initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve goals
Manage the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process for organizations seeking to partner with Hartford Public Schools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the district to ensure alignment of partnership and fundraising efforts with district objectives
Provide support and accountability for team project timelines and goals
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the strategic partnership and fund development team
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, and ABILITIES of IDEAL CANDIDATE:
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None
UNION AFFILIATION: Not Applicable
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a twelve-month position. Salary will be commensurate with education level and experience. Salary range is $140,000 - $170,000.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$176k-233k (estimate)
05/26/2024
07/24/2024
hartfordschools.org
HARTFORD, CT
1,000 - 3,000
Private
JOSE COLON
$5M - $10M
Elementary & Secondary Education