Current Openings:
Haverford Township School District Education Foundation (HTSDEF)
Executive Director Job Description
About HTSDEF:
The Haverford Township School District Education Foundation (HTSDEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004. Its mission is to fund innovative educational programs and experiences that fall outside the scope of the public school budget. Grants are submitted by staff, students, and community members, reviewed by the foundation's grant committee, and approved by the board. Over the years, HTSDEF has awarded more than $450,000 in funding across 350+ initiatives, positively affecting over 20,000 students.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director (ED) is a new part-time leadership position (25–30 hours/week) aimed at elevating the foundation’s impact by driving fundraising, communications, and strategic engagement. The ED is accountable to the HTSDEF President and collaborates closely with the board and various committees. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, strategic, and community-focused individual with strong skills in nonprofit development, communication, and relationship-building.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising & Development (50%)
● Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that include annual campaigns, major gifts, special events, grant writing and donor stewardship.
● Analyze existing donor data and establish a robust development database to track contributions and engagement.
● Evaluate fundraising events and work with leadership to maximize community visibility and donor return on investment.
● Identify and pursue new funding sources including local businesses, foundations, alumni, and individual donors.
● Develop an annual fundraising calendar with measurable targets for stakeholder engagement.
● Manage timely donor acknowledgments, public recognition, and regular progress updates.
● Provide ongoing performance reporting and analytics on fundraising initiatives to the board.
2. Organizational Leadership & Collaboration (25%)
● Foster strong partnerships with school district administrators, teachers, staff, and community stakeholders to align with HTSDEF’s mission.
● Represent HTSDEF at public forums, school board meetings, and other events to increase visibility and share the foundation’s impact.
● Collaborate with the board’s executive committee and committee chairs to maintain strategic alignment and momentum.
● Partner with the Treasurer to develop and monitor the annual budget, including comparisons of actual vs. projected performance.
● Support the grants committee in highlighting funded projects and collecting measurable outcomes.
● Help maintain an engaging, collaborative culture across board members and volunteers.
● Participate in board development by recruiting, onboarding, and supporting new board members and volunteers.
● Help build a volunteer base, beyond the board, to advance the work of the HTSDEF.
3. Marketing, Communications & Administration (25%)
● Draft or review content for social media posts, newsletters, emails, and website updates to ensure consistent messaging.
● Oversee special initiatives like Legacy Books for retiring staff and Lauer’s Library Lions Book Drives.
● Manage acknowledgments for memorial, senior, and staff tribute donations.
● Identify, recruit, train and energize volunteers to support HTSDEF’s mission
● Assist the HTSDEF President in collecting data and preparing the Annual Report presented each October.
● Maintain a comprehensive annual organizational calendar.
● Coordinate regular check-ins with district leadership, including the superintendent, communications director, and business office manager.
● Perform additional administrative tasks and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● Minimum 3 years of professional fundraising experience with a proven track record raising funds through individual giving and experience cultivating and stewarding major gifts.
● Strong passion for public education; ties to the Haverford Township community are advantageous.
● Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace; experience with Constant Contact and donor CRM systems is a plus.
● Skilled in relationship building, storytelling, and stakeholder communication.
● Excellent time management and ability to meet goals independently with minimal supervision.
● Prior experience on or working with nonprofit boards is a plus.
● Required to complete standard background clearances (to be determined).
Working Conditions & Requirements:
● Primarily remote/office-based work, with some in-person community and school-related events.
● Must be able to handle light physical tasks related to event setup or attendance.
● Requires standard office activities including computer use, document preparation, and public speaking.
● Some events may involve walking, lifting, or outdoor work.
Compensation & Schedule:
● Exempt part-time position: 25–30 hours per week.
● Annual salary: $45,000–$50,000 (based on experience and subject to final confirmation).
● Flexible schedule with remote flexibility and periodic in-person engagements.
● Required to attend some evening events and board meetings, held monthly from September through June (3rd Wednesday, 6:30–8:00 pm).
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to: Careers@matchnpc.com
Application Deadline: July 6, 2025
Start Date: Immediate / Open