Philanthropy Lead
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications, Fundraising / Charity
About Hack Club
Founded in 2015 by a teen engineer and high school dropout, Hack Club is a nonprofit 501(3) that empowers teenagers to become highly-skilled, creative problem solvers through learning computer science skills, along with career-training, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Hack Club is now the largest software engineering training program for high schoolers in the US. It supports a network of thousands of high schoolers in coding clubs worldwide and runs ambitious, youth-led technical challenges, as well as “hackathons” which are 1-3 day in person coding events. Hack Club’s motto is “by teens, for teens” and unique approach emphasizes radical trust, transparency, and a spirit of creative rebellion.
Hack Club has a proven track record in philanthropy, with 70% of our support stemming from major gifts from leading tech founders, and a history of engaging visionary donors and aligning their support with impactful youth-driven projects. From launching major initiatives like the largest hackathon for high school young women, to providing free technology challenges for thousands of teenagers globally, Hack Club’s donor partnerships fuel our mission to create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.
Hack Club sees opportunity to increase major giving while also growing other buckets. In 2024, 10% of revenue came from philanthropic grants; 10% corporate donors and 10% earned revenue; and .2% from small gifts, mostly teen alum.
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Philanthropy Lead to lead our philanthropy with energy, creativity and entrepreneurship, and an excitement to work in a start-up environment. The goal is to increase philanthropy from $6m to $9m this year. This person will work closely with the cofounder Christina Asquith across all aspects of the fundraising, from helping to steward major donors, prospecting new donors, managing corporate donor relations, and launching a campaign to raise small gifts from our huge community.
In achieving this, this person may also work closely with founder Zach Latta, as well as our board and existing donors.
WHERE: Hack Club is seeking someone for an in-person role at our HQ near Burlington Vermont. However, we would consider someone in a remote role, if they committed to frequent travel to HQ in the first 6 months (we have a furnished apartment near the office).
Your ideal background would be to have:
- You’ve raised funds for a nonprofit.
- You’re entrepreneurial, organized and show initiative.
- You’re focused on the work that closes gifts, not creates bureaucracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with Hack Club’s 20 largest donors to ensure sustained and meaningful engagement.
- Build and execute a stewardship schedule, including:
- Curated quarterly updates.
- A polished, 6-page annual report.
- Timely email updates tailored to donor preferences.
- Portal form submissions for specific donors.
- Keep organized and updated finance documents.
- Manage the board/prepare board reports and follow ups/schedule meetings.
- Research and identify new donors, foundations, and funding opportunities.
- Draft and submit letters of inquiry (LOIs) and maintain follow-ups.
- Find and enter funding challenges.
- Oversee donor-related financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Keep us organized.
- Send personalized thank-you notes and thoughtful gifts to Hack Club’s 20 largest donors.
- Take ownership of tasks to free up time for Hack Club’s founders, ensuring they can focus on high-level strategy and vision.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience cultivating relationships with major donors and closing gifts.
- 3+ years of experience prospecting and writing LOIs.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and never drop the ball.
- Examples of strong, concise writing that resonates with different audiences.
- Evidence of persistence and respectful follow-up in donor relations.
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