Department: 

Advancement

Reports to: 

Director of Advancement

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Summary:

The Philanthropic Engagement Officer works closely with the Director of Advancement to develop and implement strategy for individual major gift donor relationship management (manage, nurture, upgrade) to meet short and long-term goals of the School. The primary objective of the Philanthropic Engagement Officer is to develop long-term relationships built on a firm understanding of donor’s interests, passions and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND SOLICITATION (65%) 

• Create, integrate and implement short, intermediate and long-term individual major gifts 

• Develop strategic funding requests based on short, intermediate, and long-term funding goals of the organization for high net worth individuals (100-150k). 

• Act as primary relationship manager for individual and private foundation prospects of $10,000 or more/year to reach or exceed annual funding goals. 

• Play a lead role in soliciting and closing major gifts. 

• Manage relationship process for individual major gift donors including prospect solicitation, briefings with primary relationship managers. 

• Cultivate and expand current giving by planned gift donors and integrate planned gift objectives into major individual donors.

CULTIVATION AND STEWARDSHIP (25%) 

• Plan and implement funding campaigns, events and activities (volunteer experiences, tours, receptions, etc.) for individual major gift donors using existing activities as appropriate 

• Execute major gift materials, including briefing memos, proposals and stewardship materials 

• Manage and coordinate volunteer donor groups to cultivate and request new gifts 

MONITORING AND REPORTING (10%) 

• Monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity to achieve major gift revenue goals 

• Assist with review and verification of major gift donor recognition lists 

• Track and report relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current individual major donors 

• Participate in regular Advancement staff and organization-wide meetings 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Confidentiality, integrity, discretion, attention to detail is imperative.

• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Knowledge of education fundraising and overall annual giving program functions is desirable.

• Strong computer skills to include Word and Excel, additional database software knowledge a plus, with a willingness to learn new computer programs.

• Proven skills in data extraction and manipulation for planning and evaluation.

• Willing to travel approximately 12 weeks 

• Some nights and weekends may be required.

• Planned giving experience desirable.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five years’ experience in Advancement work with a focus on proven major gift success.

Why Hathaway Brown:

• Competitive salaries for Independent Schools

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching

• Employer-covered life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness,

• Professional development program

• Wellness credit

• Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. View our full DEI statement.

About Hathaway Brown

Hathaway Brown School has a rich 146-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio’s oldest continually operating college preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

To Apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to hrstaffing@hb.edu. If you have any questions you may contact Meredith Cavell, Director of Human Resources at 216-320-8112.

Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
EOE

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