Development Director — Flexible, Part-Time Fundraising Leader

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

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.