Director of Development

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Yestermorrow Design/Build School – Waitsfield, VT

20–28 hours/week | Starting at $35/hour | Partial remote work possible

About Yestermorrow Design/Build School:

Yestermorrow Design/Build School is a nonprofit education center in Waitsfield, Vermont, offering hands-on courses in design, architecture, building, and craft. Founded on the belief that design and building should be deeply connected, Yestermorrow empowers students of all backgrounds to reimagine the built environment through creativity, sustainability, and community. With over 100 courses offered annually—ranging from weekend workshops to intensive certificate programs—Yestermorrow is a nationally recognized hub for experiential learning, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Learn more at yestermorrow.org.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School is seeking a skilled, self-driven Development Director to strengthen and expand our fundraising efforts. This part-time leadership role is ideal for an experienced nonprofit professional eager to grow scholarship funding, endowment support, and donor engagement.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and Board to lead fundraising strategy, cultivate donor relationships, oversee events and grants, and coordinate volunteer engagement.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all development efforts—appeals, major gifts, events, grants, and planned giving
• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and alumni
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns
• Manage grants from research through reporting

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
• Comfort working with donors, volunteers, and Boards
• Passion for Yestermorrow’s mission

Starting at $35/hour, with a generous benefits package available based on hours and experience.

To Apply:

Email your cover letter and resume to britton@yestermorrow.org with the subject line “Development Director.” View the full job description at yestermorrow.org/jobs

Yestermorrow Design/Build School is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and Higher Education

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