Fractional Executive Director – St. Louis Launch Leader

Consult; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Pawsperity seeks a Fractional Executive Director to lead the St. Louis expansion. This remote contractor works 25–30 hours weekly, traveling to St. Louis and Kansas City as needed, and will oversee fundraising, donor cultivation, and partnerships during a critical launch phase.

The role requires 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising or related fields, a track record of program launches, and strong public speaking skills to engage donors, boards, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in fundraising, sales, or nonprofit development.
• Experience launching or scaling a program, site, or organization.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and community partnership development.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the organization to donors, media, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to travel between St. Louis and Kansas City as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate monthly fundraising events and dinners for potential donors.
• Help to create and manage a volunteer advisory council.
• Manage the General Revenue Budget of $965,000.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Kansas City leadership throughout the launch phase, providing regular progress updates and escalating risks or roadblocks as needed.
• Coordinate with the fundraising firm, grant writers, graphic designer, and marketing specialist to execute a local fundraising strategy for St. Louis, including individual donors, corporate partners, and grants.
• Cultivate relationships with St. Louis-area foundations, workforce development boards, and government funding sources, and coordinate donor meetings for yourself and the Pawsperity CEO.
• Serve as Pawsperity’s primary spokesperson and public face in the St. Louis community.
• Work closely with Pawsperity referral agencies and wrap around support.
• Represent Pawsperity at community events, networking functions, and media opportunities to build local awareness and support.
• Keep the Board of Directors and Kansas City leadership informed through regular reports and presentations on launch progress, operations, and strategic decisions.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Community partnerships

Public speaking

Project management

Sales & marketing

Event planning

Travel between cities

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Nonprofit management software

Job description

Pawsperity seeks a Fractional Executive Director to lead the St. Louis expansion. This remote contractor works 25–30 hours weekly, traveling to St. Louis and Kansas City as needed, and will oversee fundraising, donor cultivation, and partnerships during a critical launch phase.

The role requires 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising or related fields, a track record of program launches, and strong public speaking skills to engage donors, boards, and stakeholders.