Foundation Director jobs in Wyoming
Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Foundation Director
- Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming
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Casper, WY
FULL_TIME
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We are hiring! Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is hiring a Foundation Director to execute the vision, strategic planning, fundraising, and grantmaking to support the overall objectives of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Foundation.
Requirements
- Objectives & Key Responsibilities Experience Requirements
- The Foundation Director will be an accountable development professional with demonstrated experience cultivating and soliciting high level prospects and donors
- Experience managing and developing high-level, strategic donor relationships is preferred
- Experience working with committees and an understanding of group dynamics
- Project management skills
- Proven history of excellence in fundraising with demonstrated success in securing at least five- and six-figure major gifts from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and/or other organizations
- This position requires a self-motivated, self-directed, creative professional who is able to perform well in a fast-paced, multi-county workplace
- A four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of two years management experience in the nonprofit sector
- Ability to utilize time management skills to prioritize tasks and complete deadlines while maintaining a balanced schedule
- Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
- Ability to work with diverse personalities and expectations
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple high level projects
- Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management
- Willingness to support fund-raising events
- Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
- Minimum Measurable Performance Expectations
- Be punctual with all required reports
- Attend meetings as scheduled
- Manage portfolio of 150-200 donors and donor prospects
- Provide consistent reporting and communication of activities and performance to goals
Responsibilities
- They provide overall direction for the major gift program while building a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors from individuals and organizations
- Duties include, but are not limited to, making personal visits and written solicitations, securing gifts, stewarding donors, hosting introductory and educational events, editing proposals and reports, timely correspondence and reporting, and initiating meetings for prospects and donors
- Experience with community and public relations
- The Foundation Director works collaboratively with the Resource Development Department, Chief Executive Officer, and Program Support Center team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gift donors and donor prospects
- Attend Foundation meetings
- Develops and manages guidelines for planned and major gift campaigns and portfolio and participate in all aspects of the gift cycle including contact, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Maintains a high level of contact with donors with an emphasis on soliciting, upgrading, and renewing gifts through diverse forms of stewardship
- Builds new relationships from a large region while managing competing deadlines and attaining goals
- Interacts and participates with committees, community groups, advisors, and Professional Advisory Council
- Organizational and leadership skills to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas
- Understanding of the BGCCW, including its structure, branches, mission, and strategic goals
- Support the BGCCW in a comprehensive fundraising program with an emphasis on Foundation and programmatic support
- Increase visibility of all Foundation and Club programs, services, and activities and maintain positive public relations with donors and prospects
- Evaluate the results of all Foundation donor engagement efforts and implement modifications to exceed Foundation revenue goals
- Contribute to the development of overall donor engagement goals and strategies for both the Club and Foundation and manage the implementation of all Foundation donor engagement activities
- Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)
- Support PAC planning and implementation of engagement activities
- Actively participate in PAC meetings
- Train Club Executives, Board Members, and other volunteers to effectively engage in donor solicitations, based upon personal relationships, program expertise, donor interests or other identified criteria
- Maintain a portfolio of 150-200 prospects and donors that generate six- and seven-figure gifts from a wide range of sources including individuals, organizations, Board of Directors, churches, foundations, and corporations
- Lead the analysis of giving trends for current annual donors to determine donor engagement potential
- Responsible for the research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors
- Ensure timely and accurate record keeping for all Foundation and major gifts consistent with industry standards and best practices
- Raise $1 million to $3 million annually in sustainable revenue largely from new prospects
- Participate in BGCCW external relations events and activities as appropriate
- Develop and implement a strategic gift solicitation plan for generating major gifts from high-level prospects and donors within assigned region
- Actively participate in BGCCW’s prospect management/proposal-tracking program to maintain accurate prospect information and ensure appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts
- Solicit planned gifts for special projects, including Foundation campaigns
- Resource Management and Budget Control
- Operate within budget while controlling expenditures
- Follow purchase order and purchasing procedures
- Provide consistent reporting and communication of activities and performance to goals
- Elicit cooperation from diversified groups and effectively collaborate with other agencies
- Develop high trust relationships with donors, donor prospects, Club partners, BGCCW alumni, and friends
- Plan and conduct visits, in-person meetings, and other ongoing contact to build and cultivate relationships with current donors, prospective donors, friends, and alumni, effectively presenting the case for philanthropic support for the BGCCW
- Align donor interests with BGCCW projects and programs
- Develop collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with community leader, current donors and prospects to grow the Foundation and/or strengthen the impact of the BGCCW
- Elicit cooperation from peers and coworkers as needed
- Maintain close working relationships with the CEO, Foundation board members, with frequent verbal and written communication to ensure organizational success in securing new funds for the Foundation
- Participate as a key team member in a centralized development structure and play a critical role in building a collaborative, team-oriented environment among BGCCW leadership and staff
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board members, and donors
- Develop campaign materials to include appeals and thank you letters
- Initiate contact with donor prospects with initial assessment/exploratory meetings and visits, following up with correspondence, phone calls, and additional contacts as appropriate
- Knowledge of accessing, utilizing, and maintaining donor database
- Develop and implement public relations and marketing campaigns for a diverse audience
- Collaborate with colleagues in discussing prospects, coordinating solicitations, and creating materials in support of the Foundation and major gifts fundraising efforts
- Identify and assess individual prospects’ affinity for the BGCCW and their financial capacity for targeted solicitation
- Execute organization’s short- and long-term strategic goals and objectives
- Evaluate progress and/or success of organization’s short- and long-term strategic goals and objectives
- Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities
- Artfully ask for the right gift at the right time in the right manner
- Travel a minimum of 30% of work schedule
- Meet annual individual fundraising goals in addition to other performance goals – including face to face visits, substantive donor contacts, and the submission and closing of both major and planned gift proposals
- Passionate about the mission
- Assume other duties as assigned
This is a full time, benefited position. Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@bgccw.org or BGCCW HR Dept, 1701 East K. Street, Casper, WY 82601.
For questions about this position call Maurica at (307)436-2466
- 1 Month Ago
Foundation Director
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming
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Casper, WY
FULL_TIME
- We are hiring! Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming is hiring a Foundation Director to execute the vision, strategic planning, fundraising, and grantmaking to support the overall objectives of the Bo...
- 26 Days Ago
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR (FT)
- Cody Regional Health
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Cody, WY
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE: Foundation Director DEPARTMENT: Foundation/Volunteer Services REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the development, planning, directing, and coordinating all fund...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
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Springs, WY
FULL_TIME
- MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identi...
- 1 Month Ago
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR (FT)
- West Park Hospital
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Cody, WY
FULL_TIME
- Req # 4345 DEPARTMENT: Foundation/Volunteer Services REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the development, planning, directing, and coordinating all fundraising programs and...
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- UW Candidate Experience
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Laramie, WY
FULL_TIME
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About Wyoming
Wyoming (/waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ (listen)) is a state in the mountain region of the western United States. The state is the 10th largest by area, the least populous, and the second most sparsely populated state in the country. Wyoming is bordered on the north by Montana, on the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, on the south by Colorado, on the southwest by Utah, and on the west by Idaho and Montana. The state population was estimated at 577,737 in 2018, which is less than 31 of the most populous U.S. cities including Denver in neighboring Colorado. Cheyenne is the state capital and the most populous city...
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