What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at Hawking STEAM Charter Schools INC.?
The Development Officer is a new, full-time position that will create and execute a philanthropic vision to help advance our mission and grow our resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit and/or education fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful grant writing and building relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
Goals for the Role:
1. Secure at least three new sources of funding over 12 months, targeting a
minimum of $300,000 annually.
2. Diversify Hawking's funding base by developing relationships with new funders, including corporate sponsors, institutional donors, and individual philanthropists.
3. Develop and implement a strategic, multi-year fundraising plan in collaboration with the
Executive Director and leadership team.
4. Complete all current reporting obligations. OUR MISSION
Hawking STEAM Charter School prepares students for college and career readiness through
an integrated Project-based STEAM curriculum that includes social-emotional awareness.
OUR VISION
Hawking STEAM Charter School’s vision is to ensure that Transitional Kindergarten through
grade 12 students are engaged in discovery, exploration, and problem-solving through rigorous
Project Based Learning activities, aligned to the Common Core State Standards (“CCSS”) and the Next
Generation Science Standards (“NGSS”) that are STEAM-based. We strive to develop our
students’ academic, social, and emotional knowledge so they may engage in public discussions,
presentations and pursue STEAM-focused careers.
Non Discrimination Policy
Hawking STEAM Charter Schools, Inc. (Hawking) does not and shall not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or association with a person or a
group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in admission and access to
its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations. These activities include, but
are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of
services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all
students, families, staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. The lack of English language
skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in Hawking’s activities and programs.
Hawking is an equal opportunity employer. Hawking will not discriminate and will take
affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment,
advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other
conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color,
gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or gender expression. Resume
Letter of Introduction
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
