Joe McDermott ’14 – Hackley Fund Manager
Joe recently joined the Advancement Office as the Hackley Fund Manager. He is responsible for implementing and executing strategies to raise Hackley Fund gifts, which support the School’s operating budget. Working closely with members of the Advancement Team, Joe will assist with volunteer management, direct mail, email marketing and solicitations, social media and all forms of interaction with Hackley donors. He will continue as the head coach for the football program.
Joe was named the 15th Hackley Football Head Coach in 2022. In just his second year on the Hilltop, his determination and drive led him, his coaching staff and the team to the Bowl Championship in 2023, a testament to his commitment to our school’s football program. He wrote about why he coaches in an April 2023 Hackley Perspectives essay available here. Joe will continue as Head Football Coach, and we are confident that in this additional full time role, his impeccable work ethic and deep understanding of Hackley will serve our School well.
A three sport athlete and one of five from his family to graduate from Hackley, Joe is a Trinity College alumnus. He earned a Master’s in Business Management with Merit at Durham University in England and was awarded an academic distinction for his thesis, “What Motivates Donors to Contribute to College Athletic Programs: How Athletic Departments Address Donor Motivations and Donation Barriers in Fundraising Campaigns.” Joe has been a Hackley Fund volunteer and until recently he taught AP Statistics and Business at Archbishop Stepinac High School.
Joe is thrilled to be returning to his alma mater full time and is excited to contribute to the continued success of Hackley School.
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