NEF Seeking to Hire a Full-time Chief Development Officer

Team Namahana continues its strategic growth!

Namahana Education Foundation seeks an ambitious and imaginative advancement professional who has found success working with committed volunteers and campaign counsel to design and implement a comprehensive multi-million dollar campaign. The identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of leadership and major prospective donors – individuals, foundations and corporations – will be a primary responsibility. Additionally, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will engage in a mix of advancement activities like direct marketing, event planning, proposal writing, and development communications.  After Namahana has opened, the CDO will work to develop programs that inspire parents and alumni to support the school financially. This position presents a unique opportunity to build both a remarkable school and an advancement program from the ground up. 

Full job description here.

About Namahana Education Foundation

Founded in 2020, Namahana Education Foundation (NEF) is an independent nonprofit organization established to advance Namahana School’s mission.  NEF manages the fundraising and construction process for the school campus, and generates ongoing community support to cover operational costs not met by the state’s per-student allocation. NEF’s leadership includes a small staff, as well as an established volunteer-board of community leaders, award-winning professionals in educational fundraising and philanthropic management. NEF is a values-driven organization, committed to best practices and sustaining a supportive and positive work environment for its staff and volunteers. For more about NEF and Namahana School, please visit our website: www.namahana.org.

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume/CV to aloha@namahanafoundation.org. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Wright at sarah@namahanafoundation.org. Mahalo!