Meg Haist, Director

Meg holds a doctorate in public policy and administration from the University of Kentucky’s Martin School, winning the 2005 Best Dissertation Award from the National Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. She has a background in grants administration and policy research, including an interest in K-12 academic outcomes. She has served as a consultant to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services and as a grant review panel member for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Before moving to the area five years ago, Meg served as the senior researcher on a grant awarded to the UK Center for Poverty Research. She has served on several non-profit boards, and is currently active on the Outreach Committee at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. She lives with her husband Steve, a physician employed by the National Board of Medical Examiners in Philadelphia, daughter Kit and son Will, and their miniature labradoodle Sophie in Bryn Mawr.

Meg Haist, Director meghaist@radnoreducationalfoundation.org

 Foundation DirectorWe are currently  looking to hire a new Foundation Director:

Does getting PAID to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in children’s futures sound too good to be true? This part-time position offers flexible hours averaging approximately 25 hours per week. If you believe that our world would be a better place if we had more creative, innovative, and well-rounded young leaders, we want to hear from you. The Radnor Educational Foundation has an immediate opening for a Director who will manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation with the support of a Foundation Administrator. This is a part-time, salaried position, with some bonus opportunities. General responsibilities include Fundraising, Marketing, Event Planning, Communications, Alumni, and Community Relations. Some evening/weekend work may be required

Ideal Candidate will be comfortable:

• Cultivating relationships with individual/corporate donors and school administrators.
• The ability to articulate the Foundation’s mission in a way to make others enthusiastic about our cause.
• Identifying funding opportunities, areas of need, and how the Foundation can support/enrich the educational experience at Radnor Township public schools.
• Interacting with the Board of Trustees and Radnor Township School District Administration.
• Attending community events to raise awareness and serve as the public face of the Foundation.
• Overseeing the grant-making process
• Organizing volunteers

Requirements:

• A four-year undergraduate degree
• Experience in development or relevant non-profit experience
• A goal-oriented mindset and the ability to directly ask supporters for donations
• Organizational/planning skills.

If you are interested, please send resume and cover letter to president@radnoreducationalfoundation.org