Director of Fundraising & Partnership

Hart's Haiti Inc.

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profile Job Location:

Indiana, IN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 5 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

The Director of Fundraising & Partnerships is responsible for securing the financial sustainability and long-term growth of Harts Haiti Inc. This role leads all fundraising activities: grants institutional partnerships sponsorships individual giving and strategic collaborations across national and international landscapes.

The Director develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Harts structural organization and programs including the Education Innovation Café (EIC) Mobile Maker Lab (MML) Innovation Playground AI & Data Services and the Robo-Challenge.

This leader builds strong relationships with foundations corporations UN agencies embassies tech companies philanthropic networks and the global Haitian diaspora. They craft compelling proposals manage donor pipelines negotiate partnerships and ensure clear communication of impact.

The Director plays a central role in shaping Harts financial future and removing the burden of day-to-day fundraising from the Executive Director allowing the organization to scale with stability. This position requires high professionalism storytelling ability strategic thinking and a proactive relationship-oriented approach.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Planning

Design and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with Harts strategic plan.
Set annual financial targets and develop pipelines to meet them.
Build systems for tracking donors grant cycles and partnership engagements.
Forecast revenue and identify emerging funding trends in tech education and global development.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Lead writing of competitive grant proposals concept notes and funding applications.
Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and program goals.
Coordinate with Program Directors to gather data budgets and impact evidence.
Maintain a master library of organizational documents and proposal templates.

Donor & Partner Relationship Management
Cultivate relationships with foundations UN agencies embassies corporate partners and philanthropic networks.
Maintain a year-round donor communication strategy (emails updates calls reports).
Organize donor meetings site visits and briefings with Harts leadership.
Build trust transparency and long-term commitment with strategic partners.

Sponsorships & Corporate Partnerships
Develop sponsorship packages for EIC MML Innovation Playground Robo-Challenge and community events.
Identify and engage potential corporate sponsors in tech education innovation and social impact sectors.
Negotiate terms deliverables and long-term collaboration frameworks.

Fundraising Campaigns & Individual Giving
Design and manage digital fundraising campaigns community campaigns and donor outreach drives.
Build a diaspora engagement strategy for individuals and small donors.
Expand monthly giving donor retention and storytelling assets.

Reporting & Accountability
Prepare donor reports financial updates and impact summaries.
Track and analyze fundraising performance against targets.
Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal leadership.
Ensure transparency and compliance with donor requirements.

Team Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise and support junior development staff volunteers or external consultants.
Work closely with Programs Finance Communications and AI Services teams.
Contribute to organizational culture innovation and planning processes.




Requirements

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent required (Development Studies Nonprofit Management Business International Relations Communications or related field).


Experience

1-3 years of experience in fundraising partnership development nonprofit development or donor relations.
Proven track record of securing grants sponsorships or multi-year funding.
Experience engaging with international institutions foundations or corporate donors.
Experience with proposal writing and donor reporting.
Experience working in education innovation STEM youth development or tech sectors is an advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Core Professional Skills
Strategic fundraising planning
Grant writing & proposal development
Donor cultivation & stewardship
Partnership negotiation
Sponsorship development
CRM and pipeline management
Budgeting & financial literacy

Additional skills competences:
Communication & Storytelling
Leadership & Organization
Analytical & Operational
Tech Fluency


Benefits

All current openings at Harts Haiti Inc. are volunteer-based positions offered with flexible part-time commitments that accommodate your schedule and availability. As a growing organization building innovative programs for youth and communities many of our roles begin as volunteer opportunities but may transition into paid or development-based positions as new grants partnerships and organizational resources become available. Joining our team now means contributing to meaningful impact while being part of a mission-driven environment where future advancement is directly connected to the success and growth of our programs.


Required Skills:

Experience 1-3 years of progressive experience in program management nonprofit management education initiatives youth leadership or innovation programming. Experience working with schools communities or youth-focused programs. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrated success delivering complex programs with multiple stakeholders. Experience in STEM robotics innovation or technology education is a strong advantage Skills & Competencies Strong project management and multi-tasking skills Ability to coordinate multiple programs simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication (French Creole English ideal) Knowledge of STEM/innovation education Ability to manage budgets and timelines Strong leadership and team-building High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity Strong organizational systems-management Problem-solving under pressure Excellent reporting and documentation abilities Comfort working in fast-paced evolving environments IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Someone who is: Mission-driven and passionate about youth empowerment Highly organized and operationally strong Experienced in running education or innovation programs Excited about robotics AI maker culture and creative technology Able to turn vision into execution A strong communicator and leader Ready to build systems and structure from the ground up


Required Education:

Education Bachelors degree or equivalent required (Education STEM Nonprofit Management Public Administration Business Project Management or related field).

This is a remote position.The Director of Fundraising & Partnerships is responsible for securing the financial sustainability and long-term growth of Harts Haiti Inc. This role leads all fundraising activities: grants institutional partnerships sponsorships individual giving and strategic collabo...
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