Welcome to the Chapter Job Board!
The fee to post is $60 for members and $75 for non-members. All posts will be available for 30 days on the website and an email to our email list will be sent out upon posting (approximately 550 professionals in the development field). Please email Bridget Mersmann at afpwichitachapter@gmail.com with the job description. A paypal invoice will be sent to you as soon as possible and the job will be posted upon payment. Thank you!
Available Positions
Development DirectorCenter City Academy
Posted March 18, 2021
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Director is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, directing and evaluation of all Center City Academy fundraising efforts. This includes the major gifts program, annual donor pledges, special events and the capital campaign. The Development Director works closely in cooperation and collaboration with the Marketing Director, with the support of the BOD and event/project volunteers to assure that ample unrestricted and program funds are generated. As deemed necessary, the Development Director and Marketing Director may coordinate projects as a team including, but not limited to, public relations and awareness outreach to enhance and support the overall mission of the organization.
POSITION FUNCTIONS
FUNDRAISING
• Develop and oversee fundraising programs including seeking funds from individuals and corporations, including matching grants
• Identify, research, and cultivate the above funding sources to meet the mission of CCA
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director and BOD on the planning of fundraising events
MARKETING
• Develop and oversee Press Releases and Local News Releases in collaboration with Marketing Director and BOD
• Make public appearances /accept speaking engagements to promote public awareness and share information about the mission of CCA with the community
ADMINISTRATION
• Identify prospective individual donors, corporate sponsors, and those in positions of community leadership.
• Develop strategies to cultivate and nurture those relationships to meet the mission of CCA
• Maintain ongoing communications with all donors and prospects in coordination with Marketing Director and BOD
GOALS
• Raise brand & public awareness
• Acquire new recurring donors
• Increase average monthly gift size in accordance with established timeline
• Increase average one-time gift size in accordance with established timeline
• Increase number of gifts through different channels
COMPENSATION
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience
REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrated fundraising experience
• Demonstrated foundation relationship and grant writing experience
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary recommendations from personal and professional references
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with early childhood education, early intervention, or child development
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please submit current resume that includes references and a cover letter explaining your interest to in this position to: Admin@CenterCityAcademy.org. For more information, contact Rebecca Moore @ 316-641-4153
Development & Marketing DirectorMark ArtsPosted March 12, 2021
Role:
The Development & Marketing Director is responsible for creating and implementing a strategic resource development plan to fund the organization. This role will research, identify, develop, and facilitate a short-term and long-term strategic fundraising plan. Investigation and solicitation of grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and agencies are vital job duties. This position also creates and directs a robust marketing program to increase visibility of Mark Arts in the community. Must identify, cultivate, and collaborate with other staff, community partners, and volunteers to build impactful relationships and drive fundraising initiatives that tie to the organization’s mission. This role reports to the CEO and supervises the Facility Manager, Events Administrator and Marketing Coordinator.
Essential Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Development
• Develops a diversified funding plan to maximize opportunity that supports current and future needs.
• Designs and directs all fundraising activities which includes Versus: A Live Art Battle, New Year’s Eve event
and Crave Culinary Festival.
• Develops and implements plan for donor solicitation (developing prospects, soliciting, engaging major donors,
follow-up) that provides opportunities for increased annual support and recognition of in-kind donations.
• Oversees annual membership drive.
• Directs grant writing initiatives; researches and writes grant proposals.
• Creates, coordinates, and maintains a planned giving program.
• Develops and manages approved budgets to achieve resource development goals.
• Oversees Blackbaud/Altru database.
• Works with Program Director to identify funding opportunities in exhibitions and education.
• Supervises and motivates staff to achieve development goals.
• Attends Board meetings and consults with the Board on special fundraising initiatives.
• Staff lead for Resource Development Committees. Also serves as the staff lead on multiple taskforces, such
as membership and special events.
• Evaluates annual strategic resource development plan and ensures revenue targets are met.
• Staff lead for Designing Women which includes overseeing the annual Holiday Tables fundraiser.
Marketing
• Manages the marketing efforts for all departments and special events.
• Coordinates print, website, and other design work with various vendors.
• Maintains graphic standards in conjunction with the agency of record.
• Develops strategy for social media and email communications.
• Oversees the Mark Arts website.
• Builds relationships with media contacts and writes all press releases and media alerts.
• Coordinates with outside contractor to produce event invitations, newsletters, class catalogs etc.; write copy
and provide photography for marketing pieces.
• Coordinates design for exhibition catalogs and exhibition marketing.
• Orders stationery, envelopes, business cards, etc.
• Coordinates or takes photographs and videos as needed of all facets of the organization.
• Oversees donor and email marketing databases.
• Manages statement of activity for Designing Women and Development profit & loss statement for marketing in conjunction with the CEO.
• Promotes outreach program with other arts organizations.
• Creates annual marketing plan and presents to CEO for approval.
Venue
• Oversees the development of marketing materials and the utilization of social media to promote venue rentals.
• Develops and drives sales goals to achieve operational success for the event center.
• Oversees the delivery of goods and services to ensure contract terms are met.
• Evaluates customer satisfaction.
Skills & Abilities Required:
• Strong communication skills – verbal & written. An active listener who possesses persuasive communication
skills to secure financial support at any monetary denomination level from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Interpersonal savvy - relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Superior public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines, a self-starter.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Must have meticulous attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong web-based skills.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite products
• Experience working with social media.
• Professional demeanor & appearance.
• Good basic math skills.
Click here for the full job description. Email resume to: kristy@MarkArtsKS.com
Executive DirectorRise Up For YouthPosted March 5, 2021
Rise Up for Youth is seeking a strong Executive Director to continue leading the strong performance and successful growth of the organization. Primary responsibilities include operational management; setting strategic direction for programming, fundraising and development; and board relations.
The ideal candidate has a passion for mentoring students, 5 years non-profit management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a connection to the Wichita community and USD 259. We offer health insurance and a retirement plan. Compensation is commensurate with experience. EOE. Contact LaShonda Garnes at jobs@riseupforyouth.org to apply.
About Rise Up For Youth: Rise Up For Youth founders Lynn & David Gilkey knew first-hand the challenges facing young adults in our community. David began Brotherhood (originally Do You Want To Live Or Die?) in 2005 as a mentoring and gang prevention program for high school aged men in Wichita, Kansas. Lynn began Sisterhood (originally CLASS) in 2008 to mentor high school aged women in Wichita. Both programs seek to provide young people with the tools they need to cope with difficulties in life and to succeed in adulthood.
Lynn and David knew their programs should one day be their own organization. In February of 2014, that vision became a reality. Now actively operating in five local high schools, North, East, Southeast, West, and Northwest, Rise Up For Youth continues to develop and grow the efforts of Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
Click here for the full job description.
Director of Fund Development
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Posted March 3, 2021
Development Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Wichita, KS Girl
Scouts Vision and Mission Girl Scouts is a non-partisan, inclusive organization. We are the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Position Summary: The Director of Fund Development is a member of and works together with the Council’s leadership team to establish fund development goals to meet the Council’s overall financial objectives and ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and growth-focused. The position is responsible for developing and executing a consistent, council-wide strategic plan to achieve these goals, partnering closely with the Council’s leadership team and Board of Directors. The Director of Fund Development is responsible for managing the Council’s Fund Development team, coordinating fund-raising campaigns and events, and identifying potential funding sources including: individuals; community, corporate and private foundations; corporations; annual giving; capital campaign; planned giving, and United Way and other agency support. The individual in this position will be expected to make specific requests to prospective donors both in person and by proposal. The Director of Fund Development will actively participate in the process of setting the organization’s strategic initiatives to increase philanthropic giving that supports and advances the council's mission. She/he will be charged with translating the vision and corporate goals set by the Council’s CEO and Board of Directors into effective operational plans with measurable short- and long-term benchmarks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Organize and execute Council-wide giving campaigns
• Identify, engage and make requests to donors in the community
• Cultivate long-term relationships and effectively steward current and past donors
• Oversee the execution of a council wide grant application process, periodically reviewing and updating as required
• Identify and research potential new funding sources: corporate foundations, community foundations, grants, etc. • Engage individuals in the community in the mission of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland through active participation in networking opportunities and education
• Oversee planning and management of fundraising events
• Establish effective communications with other departments and across all regions of the council
• Make presentations to community groups, organizations, and individuals
Skills &Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in related field required, CFRE or ACFRE certification a plus
• 3-5 years experience in fund raising with a proven track record of major gifts, annual giving, foundation giving, planned giving, and grants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding donor cultivation and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in the field of fund raising
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to coordinate and supervise fund development staff
• Ability to recruit, manage and motivate volunteers
• Experience in developing fund-raising strategies, engaging the Board in this process
• Budget management skills
• Ability to travel frequently in the state of Kansas and occasionally out of state to professional development opportunities and to visit with out-of-state donors
To learn more and apply, please email Jennifer Urban at jurban@gskh.org
Grant Writer
Step Stone, Inc.
Posted February 25, 2021
The Grant Writer, under general direction from the Director of Development, will work 40 hours per week
and will be responsible for identifying and developing a diverse network of funding opportunities for StepStone and Dear Neighbor Ministries.
Essential Functions
Research, prepare grant proposals, and maintain all tracking elements associated with grants and coordinate all reporting. Ensure compliance and meet reporting requirements for existing agency government grants.
-Write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive letters of inquiry, solicitations and proposals.
-Facilitate online grant submissions (e.g., Grants.gov).
-Maintain grant calendar and track submissions and results.
-Ensure hard files and donor records are accurate and up-to-date with recent correspondence and submissions.
-Work with Director of Development and Admin team to prepare project budgets that meet funder guidelines.
-Ability to prioritize work appropriately, work independently and meet deadlines.
-Be creative and have a passion for Nonprofit Organizations.
-Performs other related assigned duties.
-Projects a professional image towards the Sisters. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior toward staff, vendors, visitors, etc.
-Maintains dress and appearance appropriate for the position and in compliance with “Dear Neighbor” and the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph – Wichita Center dress code policies.
-Attends assigned and/or required in-services and staff meetings.
Physical demands
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimal requirements of moving about the office. Sit about 40% of the time. Frequently express ideas by spoken words. Frequently operate equipment requiring moderate ability.
Educational and experience requirements
Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Communications, English, or Professional Writing with 1 -3 years of work experience. Strong communications skills and basic understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies. Must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office and Excel, e-mail and website.
Certification, Registration, or License
Class C driver’s license, motor vehicle, and insurance required.
Please send questions and resumes to: bwasinger@stepstoneks.org