Director of Development

Part-Time Director of Development for Healing Hoofbeats of CT

Healing Hoofbeats of CT was established in 2016 and is now located in Bethlehem, CT on 7.5 beautiful acres. It is our mission to foster connection and support empowerment through equine and animal-supported psychotherapy. We are an organization embedded in the community, helping its members heal from various life situations. It is our philosophy that everything that happens in our lives happens in the context of relationship; and therefore it is through healthy, balanced relationships that we heal. Healing Hoofbeats of CT provides a safe and healing space for clients to develop and enhance mutually beneficial relationships where they partner with our two- and four-legged healing partners. Therapists work with clients to help facilitate these positive relationship skills and process difficult experiences from the past in order to help clients feel empowered and live the life they deserve.

Healing Hoofbeats of CT provides individual, group and family therapy from a relational and experiential equine-supported psychotherapy model called Natural Lifemanship. Groups can include, but are not limited to, adolescent/youth empowerment, social skills development, nature-based exploration, parent support, anxiety, and depression.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Part-Time Director of Development (20hrs/week) to join our team and drive our fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our mission, a proven track record in development, and expertise in designing and executing successful capital campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization's growth and sustainability.
• Lead the planning and execution of a capital campaign beginning in 2025 to fund expansion projects and enhance program offerings.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to secure funding for programmatic initiatives and operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Oversee donor communication and recognition activities to ensure strong engagement and retention.
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers and staff involved in development activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on capital campaigns and major gifts.
• Proven track record of successfully meeting fundraising goals and cultivating long-term donor relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the non-profit sector, philanthropy trends, and best practices in fundraising.

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time schedule with the opportunity for remote work.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with their mental health.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a passionate team of professionals.

• Flexible part-time schedule with the opportunity for remote work.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with their mental health.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a passionate team of professionals.
• The opportunity to opt into a retirement plan