Wildwoodctr
Fund Development Director
Wildwoodctr, Topeka, Kansas, United States,
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Fund Development Director
La Cygne, KS·Full timeSuper-charge Wildwood's community of contributors and build support for outdoor camp experiences for the KC kids who need them the most!Description
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center brings kids outside to learn and grow together, transforming summer into a season of learning, youth development, and adventure for KC area youth facing economic hardships and adverse childhood experiences. We remove barriers to summer camp participation by reducing costs, providing transportation, and using a network of neighborhoods and agencies to connect with local families.Wildwood Outdoor Education Center is seeking a Director of Fund Development to help fulfill our strategic plan and further our mission in the community.This position focuses on:Building and cultivating relationships with individuals, businesses, and foundations to secure philanthropic support and sponsorships for Wildwood programs and projects.Optimizing fundraising events, appeals, and campaigns to increase impact and revenue.Developing and activating a meaningful donor connection program and excellent fund development operations.The full-time, flexible position (32 hours/week)
requires four to six days monthly at our La Cygne, KS office location.
Ideal candidates will live and work remotely most of the year in the Greater Kansas City metro area. Leased office space may be available.RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and strengthen Wildwood's community of contributors.Increase connection to Wildwood for current donors.Research and triage lapsed donor and alumni connections for strengthening.Attract new interest and support for Wildwood and establish relationships with mission-aligned people, organizations, and companies.Conduct weekly individual outreach with donors and prospects.Plan and prepare for meetings and camp tours with the executive director and donors and prospects.Direct and plan written materials, digital content, and exceptional appeals and opportunities for donor, alumni, and supporter connection.Oversee full-time Donor Engagement Manager, Grants and Communications Manager, part-time administrative support, and contracted grant writing services.Create and execute fundraising events including an annual activity for 200+ and smaller opportunities year-round.In concert with executive director and board members, design an annual event that will engage and delight donors.Collect live and silent auction items, and secure event sponsorships.Manage contracts for event site, food and drink, technology, auction, rentals, etc.Identify mission-aligned opportunities to host in-person events in the community and attract and connect with new and existing supporters.Oversee event planning meetings, tasks and assignments, marketing, and record-keeping.Envision future event-based fundraising and conduct ROI and regular evaluation of offerings to develop improved events.Direct fund development operations to result in legal and ethical compliance with industry best practices, excellent philanthropic support, and increased community awareness for Wildwood.With executive director, write an annual development plan that matches Wildwood's board-approved strategic plan.Represent the organization in the community as a speaker, thought-leader, and advocate for the mission.Keep up to date on research on local and national giving trends, mission-aligned research and issues, local happenings and news, and other stakeholders using a variety of tools.Conduct donor and prospect research using databases and wealth-screening tools.Keep detailed records of donor interactions using CRM (Little Green Light) and project management platforms.QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires 3-5 years of
professional fundraising, marketing, or communications experience in a non-profit organization.
A successful candidate will have experience building and cultivating relationships with donors, planning and executing fundraising events, and managing the day-to-day requirements of nonprofit fundraising including CRM and grant reports. Integrity and transparency are essential requirements.Preferred qualifications include experience with capital campaigns, and superior interpersonal communication skills, and follow-through.A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. Candidates should possess a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.BENEFITS AND SALARY
We offer a flexible mostly-remote schedule, a 32-hour work week, 100% paid employee health insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability and a starting annual salary between $60,000 and $75,000. We offer a 3% match on employee retirement contributions to our SIMPLE IRA at one year of service.Wildwood provides 15 days of paid vacation for new employees increasing to 20 days at 5 years of service. We provide two floating holidays annually and generous paid holidays including a full week where the office is closed in December/January.
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La Cygne, KS·Full timeSuper-charge Wildwood's community of contributors and build support for outdoor camp experiences for the KC kids who need them the most!Description
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center brings kids outside to learn and grow together, transforming summer into a season of learning, youth development, and adventure for KC area youth facing economic hardships and adverse childhood experiences. We remove barriers to summer camp participation by reducing costs, providing transportation, and using a network of neighborhoods and agencies to connect with local families.Wildwood Outdoor Education Center is seeking a Director of Fund Development to help fulfill our strategic plan and further our mission in the community.This position focuses on:Building and cultivating relationships with individuals, businesses, and foundations to secure philanthropic support and sponsorships for Wildwood programs and projects.Optimizing fundraising events, appeals, and campaigns to increase impact and revenue.Developing and activating a meaningful donor connection program and excellent fund development operations.The full-time, flexible position (32 hours/week)
requires four to six days monthly at our La Cygne, KS office location.
Ideal candidates will live and work remotely most of the year in the Greater Kansas City metro area. Leased office space may be available.RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and strengthen Wildwood's community of contributors.Increase connection to Wildwood for current donors.Research and triage lapsed donor and alumni connections for strengthening.Attract new interest and support for Wildwood and establish relationships with mission-aligned people, organizations, and companies.Conduct weekly individual outreach with donors and prospects.Plan and prepare for meetings and camp tours with the executive director and donors and prospects.Direct and plan written materials, digital content, and exceptional appeals and opportunities for donor, alumni, and supporter connection.Oversee full-time Donor Engagement Manager, Grants and Communications Manager, part-time administrative support, and contracted grant writing services.Create and execute fundraising events including an annual activity for 200+ and smaller opportunities year-round.In concert with executive director and board members, design an annual event that will engage and delight donors.Collect live and silent auction items, and secure event sponsorships.Manage contracts for event site, food and drink, technology, auction, rentals, etc.Identify mission-aligned opportunities to host in-person events in the community and attract and connect with new and existing supporters.Oversee event planning meetings, tasks and assignments, marketing, and record-keeping.Envision future event-based fundraising and conduct ROI and regular evaluation of offerings to develop improved events.Direct fund development operations to result in legal and ethical compliance with industry best practices, excellent philanthropic support, and increased community awareness for Wildwood.With executive director, write an annual development plan that matches Wildwood's board-approved strategic plan.Represent the organization in the community as a speaker, thought-leader, and advocate for the mission.Keep up to date on research on local and national giving trends, mission-aligned research and issues, local happenings and news, and other stakeholders using a variety of tools.Conduct donor and prospect research using databases and wealth-screening tools.Keep detailed records of donor interactions using CRM (Little Green Light) and project management platforms.QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires 3-5 years of
professional fundraising, marketing, or communications experience in a non-profit organization.
A successful candidate will have experience building and cultivating relationships with donors, planning and executing fundraising events, and managing the day-to-day requirements of nonprofit fundraising including CRM and grant reports. Integrity and transparency are essential requirements.Preferred qualifications include experience with capital campaigns, and superior interpersonal communication skills, and follow-through.A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. Candidates should possess a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.BENEFITS AND SALARY
We offer a flexible mostly-remote schedule, a 32-hour work week, 100% paid employee health insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability and a starting annual salary between $60,000 and $75,000. We offer a 3% match on employee retirement contributions to our SIMPLE IRA at one year of service.Wildwood provides 15 days of paid vacation for new employees increasing to 20 days at 5 years of service. We provide two floating holidays annually and generous paid holidays including a full week where the office is closed in December/January.
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