Remote Fractional Executive Director — St. Louis Launch Lead

Pawsperity; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Pawsperity is seeking a Fractional Executive Director to lead the St. Louis launch of its nonprofit dog grooming school model. The role combines fundraising leadership with community relations across Kansas City and St.

Louis, reporting to the CEO and steering a major capital campaign. You will oversee donor cultivation, a multi-channel strategy, and a growing local board, working remotely with periodic travel to St.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, event planning, or fundraising.
• Proven experience launching or scaling a new program, site, or organization.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and community partnership development.
• Experience building and developing volunteer teams in a start-up or high-growth environment.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills for donors, media, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with multiple work streams in a fast-paced setting.

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.
• Coordinate with fundraising firms, grant writers, and marketing to execute a local strategy.
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, workforce boards, and government funding sources.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing

Event planning

Fundraising

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Pawsperity is seeking a Fractional Executive Director to lead the St. Louis launch of its nonprofit dog grooming school model. The role combines fundraising leadership with community relations across Kansas City and St.

Louis, reporting to the CEO and steering a major capital campaign. You will oversee donor cultivation, a multi-channel strategy, and a growing local board, working remotely with periodic travel to St.