Director of Philanthropy and Alum Engagement

Salary Details The salary range developed for this position is a combination of NAIS and other competitive benchmarking systems, as well as candidate experience.

Posted: 15-Jun-26
Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

Categories Alumni Relations
Development/Fund Raising

Salary Details The salary range developed for this position is a combination of NAIS and other competitive benchmarking systems, as well as candidate experience.

Required Education 4 Year Degree

Additional Information Employer will assist with relocation costs.

This strategic leader empowers girls and women by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts - working closely with Miss Hall's alums across generations to understand their interests and philanthropic motivations and align with the MHS mission and priorities. The Director of Philanthropy and Alum Engagement gets to know our graduates, creates meaningful opportunities for connection, and strengthens alum networks. In collaboration with the Advancement Team, they inspire involvement and cultivate a vibrant alum community.

Miss Hall's inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity. At Miss Hall's School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions;

and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross-cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community.

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus
• Minimum 10 years of fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing gifts of $25,000+
• Dedicated Alum Relations experience
• Familiarity with campaign planning and execution
• Vision: the ability to think strategically and creatively about annual and multi-year fundraising
• Voice:
  Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to inspire and connect diverse audiences
• Interpersonal efficacy: emotional intelligence and the ability to move comfortably between all constituents
• Gumption:
  Commitment to the Miss Hall's School Mission and Core Values
• Proven success as a member of a collaborative team, with management experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a diverse, global community
• Proficiency with Advancement CRM systems and a data-informed approach to relationship management
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, and judgment and the ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion

Research has shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC individuals often do not apply for jobs because they perceive their qualifications as falling short of the listed requirements, even when they may be sufficient. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our primary focus is on identifying the best candidate for the role. We encourage all applicants to interpret the job qualifications broadly and consider how their unique skills and experiences align with the position.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Please note that at this time, Miss Hall's School is unable to sponsor visa applications for candidates for employment in the 2026-27 school year.

Founded in 1898 - one of the first girls' boarding schools in Massachusetts - Miss Hall's School is recognized internationally for its experiential leadership curriculum, service and internship programs, and inclusive global community. Miss Hall's is committed to its mission of inspiring and encouraging each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good;

and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity. Guided by this mission and sharpened by daily practice, Miss Hall's continuously reimagines girl-centered education to foster a pioneering intellectual spirit and authentic engagement among students and adults. Located in the Berkshires, the School currently enrolls 210 girls in grades 9-12, with students from 23 countries and 11 states learning and living together as global citizens.

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