Director of Development

Special Olympics Wyoming; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan matches 3%

Paid vacation

Personal, holiday, and sick leave

Job summary

Special Olympics Wyoming is seeking a Director of Development to execute a comprehensive revenue plan supporting the agency’s mission. This role sources funding from corporations, community partners, and foundations and designs annual revenue plans.

The incumbent cultivates partnerships to boost funding through sponsorships, grants, direct giving, and other sources. The candidate will recruit and retain partners via in-person meetings, donor events, and written communication, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including persuasive writing.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities; detail-oriented.
• Ability to travel statewide and work a 40+ hour week, with potential 50-60+ hour periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop new revenue sources including sponsorships, grants, and giving campaigns.
• Maintain and expand existing corporate and community revenue streams.
• Increase giving from existing partners through engagement opportunities and events.
• Plan and execute fundraising events like the Festival of Trees.
• Identify and solicit new corporate and community prospects.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Organization

Presentation skills

Judgment/discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Director of Development reports to the President & CEO

The Director of Development will execute a revenue plan for continual key fundraising efforts to support the agency’s mission. These proactive efforts will increase support for Special Olympics Wyoming (SOWY) from corporations, community partners, and foundations. The incumbent’s primary responsibility will be to source funding opportunities to meet the organization’s revenue goals, as well as assisting with the design and execution of plans to develop future annual revenue plans. This position identifies and cultivates new and existing partnerships that increase revenue, including, but not limited to, sponsorships, grants, direct giving, and other funding.

Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions

Development

• Develop new sources of corporate and community organizational revenue including, but not limited to: program, competition, and event sponsorships, corporate giving, corporate grants, corporate engagement & employee giving, consumer campaigns, community giving, and third-party events.
• Maintain and expand existing sources of corporate and community revenue.
• Increase the level of giving for existing partners by executing successful engagement opportunities, including corporate volunteer coordination.
• Plan and implement the annual Festival of Trees fundraising event.
• Take a proactive approach to the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of corporate and community prospects.
• Develop inspiring and strategic funding proposals, utilizing internal marketing and program resources that highlight sports, health, leadership, and school programs for SOWY.
• Recruitment and retention of partners through in-person cultivation and stewardship meetings, donor events, and written communication.
• Support the planning and implementation of additional special fundraising events including Jackalope Jumps, community nights, and others.
• Collaborate with all staff at Special Olympics Wyoming to develop innovative fundraising and engagement opportunities and foster high-quality experiences for the organization’s funders.
• Manage computer programs that support funding including CRMs, peer-to-peer fundraising, and online auctions.
• Build a foundation of support through donated goods & services.
• Provide assistance for Local Program Fundraising activities around the state.

Public Relations

• Assist with creating and producing an Annual Report for Special Olympics Wyoming.
• Manage the use of the Special Olympics logos per branding guidelines.
• Coordinate and create an e-newsletter for Special Olympics Wyoming.
• Attend all statewide competitions, providing support and building rapport with constituents.
• Position will also include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of equivalent similar work experience/education required.
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations and fundraising principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively and strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational/priority management skills, including excellent attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to work in a team setting as well as independently.
• Ability to successfully exercise independent judgment and discretion to reach your goals; able to effectively manage sometimes conflicting priorities in a multi-faceted, time-sensitive environment.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work a non-traditional 40+ hour week at times, with occasional 50-60+ hour work weeks. Position may also require occasional out-of-state travel and training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and current social media platforms.
• Physical Demands: position requires both standing and sitting. Must be able to lift and carry light loads (10-40 pounds for short distances, approximately one block).
• A passion for the Special Olympics mission.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Be a team player to enhance the entire Special Olympics Wyoming program.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization as needed.
• Assist with basic general grants as needed.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of all that we do at Special Olympics Wyoming as we strive to promote unity and create a world where everyone belongs. We value, celebrate, and respect all differences, backgrounds and perspectives and understand that greater diversity and inclusion creates a stronger and more innovative organization that delivers better results as we work with the athletes in all communities.

About the Director of Development position:

This position is Full-Time Exempt and is not eligible for overtime. Salaried position with a starting range of $46,500-$50,000 annually DOE. Position based at the Casper, WY office. The position offers health and dental insurance for employee; company pays 75% of premium. Retirement plan matches up to 3% available after 90 days. Additional benefits include paid vacation, personal, holiday, and sick leave.