We hav an excellent opportunity for a Development Director , Youth Market .
The Director will primarily handle the overall implementation and promotion of our K-12 school fundraising events in assigned counties in south central Kansas.
The ideal candidate will be located in or very close to the Wichita area. Will have a home office set-up.
Areas of Responsibility:
The main accountability of the Director is to drive revenue through the fundraising events.
- Prospect and secure school participation.
- Recruit, train, and motivate School Coordinators (mainly PE teachers) to implement and coordinate the fundraisers.
- Attend and speak at kick-off assembly events at schools holding the fundraisers.
- Ensure each school has the materials and resources needed to have a successful event.
- Be a daily “road warrior.”
- Perform summer cultivation with school administrators at both the school and district level.
- Solicit corporate sponsorships, primarily in the summer season, for school educational programs.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or some college plus experience. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in fundraising or outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity.This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education.
- Ability to recruit, train and counsel volunteers to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability to transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings and events.
- Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 25%.
- Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 or higher used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 8 2018
Active Until:
Nov 8 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit