Interested in a dynamic, quickly-growing entrepreneurial nonprofit with teens and technology at its core? Hack Club supports high school coders in 36 states and 22 countries in starting coding clubs, hackathons, and building awesome projects.
As VP, Donor Engagement (a new position), you'll shape and advance our philanthropy strategy, and lead on executing it alongside Hack Club's COO, its board, and a team of designers, video, and social media contractors. You'll be working closely with an incredibly talented and unusual creative team of engineers, international journalists, billionaire coders, and teen hackers!
To date, we've raised $6 million from a dozen committed donors---including Elon Musk---and the right candidate can leverage our highly-connected network to build a sustainable $5 to $7 million per year donor network with relationship building, storytelling, and collaboration.
We're seeking a deeply experienced senior executive with proven success in increasing the gift size of existing donors and leverage networks to attract new donors. The work has begun: you will be able to rely on our board and circle of supporters to open some doors.
WHAT WE OFFER
An opportunity to build a new, truly equitable educational system that gives every teenager a chance, regardless of background, race or gender. Hack Club's mission is to build a cultural youth institution for the 21st century, with 21st century skills, built by and for teenagers. This starts in high school, where Hack Club students learn to be technically proficient, build their friend network, learn to raise and spend money, and develop into kind, curious, thoughtful, optimistic, and honest leaders
The thrill of a start-up and a greenfield to build things from scratch
The support of an Executive Assistant, and a budget to contract for needed skills such as design, grant-writing and prospecting. Our expectation is you'll grow your team as our fundraising increases. Hack Club has a staff of eight and an operating budget of $1.5 million per year... growing exponentially.
PAY: Starts at $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
BENEFITS
4 weeks paid time off (PTO)
11 paid holidays
$1000 per month toward the cost of health insurance
Flexible schedule
Full-time remote (occasional visits to the Vermont office)
Hardware stipend of $2000 (e.g., MacBook Air, big monitor, external keyboard and mouse)
WHAT YOU BRING
A demonstrated track record of progressively responsible experience in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts
You have closed on at least one $1 million gift
You have closed gifts from Silicon Valley and the tech industry
You're energized by an entrepreneurial setting; you thrive in new and ambiguous situations that require figuring out new solutions, rather than taking predetermined paths to success
You are known for your clear and compelling written and verbal presentations
You are a consummate professional and your work ethic is an example to others
You have an ability to lead effectively through relationships, persuasion and influence, and you navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy
You are a both a doer and a thinker ...you readily roll up your sleeves to get into the data while also driving towards the bigger picture
You have developed detailed strategies and plans that are at the right intersection of ambitious and achievable
YOUR MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Raise $5 to $7 million per year through major gifts of $10,000 to $2,000,000 from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, foundations and corporations, in partnership with COO Christina Asquith.
Strategy and Planning
Partner with the COO (Hack Club's current fundraiser) to devise a multi-year philanthropy strategy
Steward current donors: create touchpoints, increase their gift size, and ask for introductions
Identify new donors, lead on outreach and manage follow up
Fundraising Operations
Engage in personal networking and leverage the capacity of other team members and the board to make contacts and engage, secure, and retain donors
Work with Hack Club's spreadsheet-based donor management system---simple at first, and we can grow it
Communications
Craft emails of outreach
Hire and manage contractors for prospecting, media, donor materials and design work
Conceptualize and plan trips, dinners, parties, and 1:1s
Brainstorm with a small team of design and video contractors to develop storytelling for donors
QUALIFICATIONS
A demonstrated track record of progressively responsible experience in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts
You must have closed on at least one $1 million dollar gift
Experienced closing gifts from Silicon Valley and the tech industry
Entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with persuasive presentation and negotiation abilities
Solid computer literacy, from spreadsheets to google workspace. Internally, we work in Slack most of the time
Initiative in resolving problems and an independent worker, with enthusiasm and an energetic approach to work
Skilled in developing and maintaining achievable and ambitious financial projections and budgets
Exceptional relationship builder
Proven superior organizational skills
Exemplary work ethic and professional manner
U.S. resident
TRAVEL AND LOCATION
Willing to travel approximately 6 times per year
From your home office, you are able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Fully Covid-19 vaccinated
TO APPLY: bit.ly/hackclub-vp-donor-engagement-apply
TO LEARN MORE, feel free to contact our search partner, Charlene Wallace, at charlene@charlenewallace.com, for a confidential exploratory conversation.
Hack Club provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or recent childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of any individual, citizenship, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence status, possession of a GED instead of high school diploma, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws.