Development Director

Montana Nonprofit Association; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Windhorse Equine Learning, a Montana nonprofit, seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Development Director to lead fundraising efforts. You will focus on donor engagement, major gifts cultivation, and securing resources to sustain and grow our mission, partnering with the Executive Director and Board to build a durable fundraising plan.

The role emphasizes relationship cultivation, proposal development, and managing a part-time staffer.

Qualifications

• Strategic and relationship-driven fundraising leadership is required.
• Experience building donor programs and pipelines for nonprofits.
• Ability to articulate mission impact and secure diverse funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Develop compelling proposals, donor communications, and stewardship strategies.
• Plan and support fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities.
• Manage Windhorse’s donor database.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to identify funding opportunities.
• Expand development capacity by coaching the Executive Director and Board.
• Manage one part-time development staff position.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Major gifts

Proposal writing

Donor stewardship

Communication

Board collaboration

Team leadership

Event planning

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Windhorse

Windhorse Equine Learning is a nonprofit organization in Bozeman, Montana, that provides equine-assisted learning experiences to youth ages 8-18. Windhorse programs teach social emotional skills, horsemanship and riding, building confidence and resilience through the horse/human bond.

About Windhorse

Windhorse Equine Learning is a nonprofit organization in Bozeman, Montana, that provides equine-assisted learning experiences to youth ages 8-18. Windhorse programs teach social emotional skills, horsemanship and riding, building confidence and resilience through the horse/human bond.

Position Summary

Windhorse is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts. This role will focus on donor engagement, major gifts cultivation, and securing the financial resources needed to sustain and grow our mission. The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to build and execute a fundraising strategy that ensures long-term financial stability.
This opportunity is a rare one for the seasoned development professional. With a flexible, part-time schedule, the right candidate will work in an environment full of purpose, while still having time for their own personal endeavors.
Windhorse is currently in an exciting period of growth. We are wrapping up a capital campaign to purchase our leased property and will be embarking on a campaign to expand our facilities and our programs. This position will be a key partner in ensuring that Windhorse youth empowerment programs can meet the mental health needs of kids in our community far into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet and exceed revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Develop compelling proposals, donor communications, and stewardship strategies.
• Plan and support fundraising events, campaigns, and other donor engagement activities.
• Manage Windhorse’s donor database.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to identify and implement new funding opportunities.
• Expand Windhorse’s overall development capacity by providing support and coaching to the Executive Director and Board.
• Manage one part-time development staff position.