Director of Donor Relations and Events

Fosteradopt; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HRA (employer contribution)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) retirement with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

FosterAdopt Connect is seeking a Director of Donor Relations & Events in Springfield to lead fundraising initiatives, strengthen donor relationships, and coordinate events supporting the organization and YouthConnect Center. You will work closely with the Executive Director to develop strategies, cultivate donors, and expand community engagement.

This role requires building partnerships, inspiring generosity, and creating opportunities for businesses and individuals to make a difference in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 4+ years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, including excellent public speaking abilities.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with diverse community partners.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising initiatives and donor development for FosterAdopt Connect Springfield and YouthConnect Center.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities and cultivate donor relationships.
• Plan and execute fundraising events that engage community partners.
• Develop creative fundraising strategies to expand organizational impact.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to implement fundraising strategies and community engagement.

Skills

Donor relations

Public speaking

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

Director of Donor Relations & Events – Springfield

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job?

What if your ability to build relationships, inspire generosity, and bring communities together could help create brighter futures for children and families?

As the Director of Donor Relations & Events, you'll lead fundraising initiatives, strengthen donor relationships, and coordinate events that support FosterAdopt Connect Springfield and the YouthConnect Center. Your work will help expand community partnerships, increase financial support, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference.

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities.

We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your professional growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible.

If you're looking for a career where you can build meaningful relationships, inspire community support, and see the difference your work makes every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Build meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners to strengthen support for children and families.
• Lead fundraising events and initiatives that bring communities together in support of our mission.
• Develop creative fundraising strategies and opportunities to expand organizational impact.
• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports children, youth, and families.

Director of Donor Relations & Events – Springfield

The Director of Donor Relations & Events leads fundraising, donor development, and stewardship activities for FosterAdopt Connect Springfield and the YouthConnect Center. This position works closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies, coordinate events, cultivate donor relationships, and strengthen community engagement.

This isn't just a fundraising position—it's an opportunity to inspire generosity, build lasting partnerships, and help provide the resources children and families need to thrive.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, including excellent public speaking abilities.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse individuals and community partners.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensationcommensuratewith experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Highly-competitivehealth plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost toemployee.
• Voluntary life and short-term disability optionsavailable.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.