Remote Executive Director - Fundraising & Community Impact

Lehighbar; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sustainable Montana is seeking an Executive Director to lead fundraising, grant writing, donor cultivation, and revenue‑generating programs. This role also manages day‑to‑day operations, advances program priorities, builds community partnerships, and serves as the organization’s primary ambassador.

Based remotely with Montana travel, you will oversee grant research and writing, donor relations, annual campaigns, and revenue programs such as the Montana license plate initiative and online sales,

Qualifications

• Must reside in Montana.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience with grants, campaigns, or donor relationships.
• Passion for sustainability, food security, community resilience, or related causes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience building relationships with community members, partners, or stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a startup-style environment with initiative and adaptability.
• Proficiency with email, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, and social media.
• Willingness to travel within Montana.
• Experience recruiting, coordinating, or managing volunteers.
• Experience planning and executing events, including logistics.
• Ability to responsibly manage an expense account.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and financial stewardship as primary focus.
• Research, write, and submit grant applications aligned with mission.
• Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and reporting.
• Build and manage a donor pipeline and cultivation program.
• Lead donor cultivation, stewardship, acknowledgments, and impact reporting.
• Plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns.
• Support revenue-generating activities (license plate program, online sales).
• Assist in budgeting in partnership with Treasurer and Board.
• Maintain financial records and provide updates to the Board.
• Manage organizational expenses with accurate reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and report to Board.
• Prepare monthly reports and support board meetings.
• Develop and manage program activities and partnerships.
• Coordinate volunteers and events; manage logistics.
• Represent Sustainable Montana at community events and forums.
• Maintain records, policies, and project tracking.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Independent work

Volunteer coordination

Social media management

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sustainable Montana is seeking an Executive Director to lead fundraising, grant writing, donor cultivation, and revenue‑generating programs. This role also manages day‑to‑day operations, advances program priorities, builds community partnerships, and serves as the organization’s primary ambassador.

Based remotely with Montana travel, you will oversee grant research and writing, donor relations, annual campaigns, and revenue programs such as the Montana license plate initiative and online sales,