Director of Development

Jobs for America's Graduates - KS; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Kansas is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and build donor relationships. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in fundraising, with opportunities for remote work and travel. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in fundraising and development.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for fundraising campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with donors.
• Achieve fundraising goals through annual campaigns.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas is looking to hire a Director of Development. This individual is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure financial support through fundraising campaigns and building strong relationships with donors. This position is responsible for achieving fundraising goals through annual campaigns

This position allows for remote work with the requirement for occasional travel. If this job in the education field sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Work Schedule for the Director of Development

This position works with our Strategic Advancement Team, Monday through Friday, providing support to all departments within JAG-K.

About Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K)

With our headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, JAG-K partners with Kansas schools to help students who are facing various challenges to be successful. We are a non-profit organization that offers an elective class to provide academic and other positive supports to ensure students earn their high school diploma. We have 104 programs located in 49 Kansas school districts and currently serve more than 5,500 students in Kansas and by educating students through career exploration opportunities and teaching soft skills, students are prepared to successfully transition to post-secondary education, military service, or into the workforce.

We believe our strength comes from the relationships we build with students to assist them towards a path of success. We strive for a culture of Humble, Hungry, and Smart and do this by hiring ideal team players. Individuals that enjoy working at JAG-K and fit our cultural framework share credit, emphasize team over self, define success collectively rather than individually, are hungry for more opportunities, constantly think about the next step or way to improve, and are emotionally intelligent. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a positive environment made up of ideal team players.

Qualifications for the Director of Development

Do you have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or similar field? Do you have 2 to 3 years of experience in fundraising and development? Do you have experience with the Salesforce CRM platform? Do you have a valid driver’s license? Are you able to work well independently while managing multiple priorities? Do you live in Kansas or are willing to relocate? If yes, you might just be the perfect fit for this position!

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this Director of Development opening, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Please note that a resume, cover letter, and completed assessment are required to be considered. We look forward to meeting you!

Please be sure to complete our Selective Hiring Assessment found at the following link: https://assessments.selectivehiring.com/registration_code?registration_code=jkdod_23371