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Here at HVA, we share a mission and drive to keep the Housatonic Valley healthy by protecting and restoring the region’s lands and waters. Join our team and make a difference! Check out our open positions below.
Development Director
HVA seeks an experienced fundraising professional with proven major giving experience as our next Development Director. This role has strategic oversight and primary responsibility for HVA’s core fundraising activities, with particular emphasis on major gifts and the annual fund. The Development Director will conduct research, develop strategies, manage prospects and facilitate major asks made personally or by the Executive Director. Additional responsibilities include promoting and cultivating legacy gifts and bequests and expanding support for the annual fund at key levels while increasing rates of donor retention. They will help develop and implement HVA’s Marketing and Communications objectives and plan significant fundraising events. This is a full-time, senior leadership position with a starting salary of $115,000-$140,000 (based on demonstrated success in the desired areas of expertise and prior work experience), a hybrid work schedule and a generous benefits package.
Applications (Cover Letter and Resume) may be submitted to hiring@hvatoday.org. Candidate interviews will take place in August and September 2026 with a desired start date in October, but the position will remain open until filled.
