Director of Development & Community Impact

Anchorage Park Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care reimbursement

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO and holidays

Wellness stipend

Flexible, supportive work environment

Job summary

Anchorage Park Foundation seeks a Director of Development to advance fundraising and public engagement for Anchorage’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. The role leads the fundraising program, strengthens donor relationships, and shapes the organization’s communications and public voice.

The director collaborates with the Executive Director and staff to identify funding opportunities, craft compelling stories, and expand support from foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of nonprofit fundraising, development, or communications experience.
• Proven success cultivating donors, sponsors, funders, or community partners.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual Fundraising Plan in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, sponsors, foundations, and other funders.
• Manage annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
• Develop compelling proposals, appeals, presentations, and other fundraising materials.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Storytelling

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM software

Email marketing tools

Job description

Anchorage Park Foundation seeks a Director of Development to advance fundraising and public engagement for Anchorage’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces. The role leads the fundraising program, strengthens donor relationships, and shapes the organization’s communications and public voice.

The director collaborates with the Executive Director and staff to identify funding opportunities, craft compelling stories, and expand support from foundations, corporations, and individuals.