Director of Fundraising & Partnership Job at Hart's Haiti Inc., Indianapolis, IN

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  • Hart's Haiti Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The   Director of Fundraising & Partnerships   is responsible for securing the financial sustainability and long-term growth of Hart’s 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 Hart’s 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 Hart’s 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 Hart’s 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 Hart’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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 Hart’s 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.


Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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