Special Olympics Kansas Director of Partnership Development

The Director of Partnership Development position will lead the organization's efforts to increase philanthropic support from new, prospective corporate partners and their respective employees. These efforts can include, but are not limited to Special Olympics Kansas Games Sponsorships, the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run, special events, etc. The Director of Partnership Development creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to corporate sponsorship of the organization and its programs. The position will also assist as a secondary role with grant solicitation, special event oversight and procuring in-kind gifts. This position will cultivate and steward new corporate sponsors and be responsible for the growth of fundraisers through corporate support. Supervisory responsibilities include setting and evaluating goals, managing diverse volunteers, working within expenses, and achieving revenue goals set by staff and Board of Directors.

The position requires a highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented person. The individual needs to be a person of high integrity, well organized, a self-starter able to work in a team environment, and mature and flexible enough to work in a growing and changing environment. This position requires extensive travel in Kansas throughout the week, with overnights required.

The Director of Partnership Development reports to the Senior Director of Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of duties for this position. The absence of duties does not exclude these tasks from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment of the position :

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to meet annual budget goals, department goals, and strategic plan requirements;
• Accept a wide range of tasks and assignments to meet development needs / objectives;
• Develop, manage, and solicit from a new portfolio of corporate community relationships;
• Assists in the workplace and federated giving campaigns statewide led by the Director of Strategic Partnerships;
• Support the fundraising and development efforts for Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) and the Law Enforcement Torch Run by securing sponsorship revenue and growing community support;
• Maintain adequate records of contributions, donations, volunteers, event participants, and partnership records;
• Promote awareness of SOKS through networking events;
• Coordinate with the Communications Department on marketing strategies for sponsor recognition, appropriate benefits, and creation of sponsorship decks;
• Develop a network of businesses and individuals to call upon for resources : in-kind, services, products, cash, etc.;
• Assist and occasionally manage special events, as assigned by supervisor;
• Ensure planning and execution of development activities stay within budget guidelines and fundraising best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and see using close- and / or distance-vision, and use their hands to touch, grasp, or type. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with their hands and arms, walk, and lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Due to the numerous responsibilities of the Director of Partnership Development, traveling time, and other requirements of the position, the 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. concept of work time-frame is impossible to consider. This position, as well as other administrative staff of Special Olympics Kansas, must operate with a time-frame concept of "whatever time it takes to ensure quality results".

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be required. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000