Development Director

Trails Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant organization dedicated to enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities! As a Development Director, you'll lead fundraising initiatives, build relationships with donors, and craft impactful strategies to ensure sustainable growth. This part-time role offers a unique chance to shape the future of Trails Utah while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. If you’re passionate about outdoor activities and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and promote healthy lifestyles. Embrace the fun and adventure with us!

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and development required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans.
• Build relationships with donors and manage fundraising efforts.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Monday.com

Microsoft Office

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Development Director Position—Trails Utah

Job Summary—Trails Utah is seeking a part time (independent contractor) Development Director (25 hours per week) who, in partnership with the Executive Director, can strategize, spearhead and carry out fundraising and development programs and activities in a cost effective and timely manner. This new Development Director will have the opportunity to creatively craft the structure and function of Trails Utah’s annual fundraising plan and contribute to the growth of this young organization.

Responsibilities

General

·Develop and execute Trails Utah’s annual fundraising plan with a thorough understanding of annual budget

·Oversee and manage all fundraising efforts

·Build strong and successful relationships with donors, foundations, and granting entities

·Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, board and donors

·Ensure timely and accurate reports on fundraising results to board, staff, donors and funders

·Work with staff on planning and management of fundraising events

·Develop marketing materials for fundraising efforts together with Marketing & Communications Director

·Work to accrue good working knowledge of Trails Utah projects, mission, and ethics that guide our work and be able to communicate about them to others

·Help grow Trails Utah to a more sustainable level that can better compensate employees and ongoing organizational programs

·Research and identify grants and foundations appropriate to Trails Utah’s projects and mission to supplement/leverage existing grant sources

·Work with staff to develop an annual grant schedule

·Oversee, manage, and track annual grant commitments and respond in a timely manner to meet reporting requirements

·Work with staff and board to plan for organizational growth

Tech Capabilities

·Establish, grow and maintain donor lists and data through the use of fundraising platform such as Raiser’s Edge and Monday.com

·Create queries and be able to import, export and analyze data for projects and events

·Generate timely thank you letters, project updates and regular fundraising requests to donors

·Work with Marketing & Communications director to optimize fundraising opportunities through social media, website, and media outlets

Desired Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field and/or demonstrated experience in fundraising and development

·Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills

·Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

·Solid time management skills with the ability to work to project deadlines quickly and efficiently

·Experience working with Monday.com and Raiser’s Edge or similar donor and project management software

·Demonstrated experience developing and stewarding productive relationships with donors

·Familiarity with, and enthusiasm for trails and trail-based outdoor recreation pursuits a big plus

·Qualities such as friendliness, integrity, and humor highly valued

Compensation/Work conditions

·Pay is on an hourly basis and dependent on experience. Pay range is $27 to $30 per hour.

·Work is remote with required in-person or electronic weekly staff meetings

·Hire to start as 1099 independent contractor and transition to W2 employee within the year

·Time at events and board meetings required

Why Work for us?

Trails Utah is a young organization with enormous potential for providing communities across the state with healthy, sustainable, outdoor recreation opportunities that can enrich lives and help bolster rural economies. Health, wellness, and time in nature drive our mission and can connect us to diverse communities throughout the state. Great opportunity to connect with people, celebrate trails through fun activities and events, and help grow an organization committed to healthy, active life-styles. We DIG trails and we like to have FUN. Join us!

Trails Utah is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a positive and equitable environment in which people can excel regardless of race, ethnicity, age, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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