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Development Director

Storytime Village
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Submit resume, prospectus, or related information outlining qualifications and contract requirements to CEO, Dr. Prisca Barnes at priscabarnes@storytimevillage.org . No phone calls please.

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Storytime Village's mission is to inspire a lifelong love of reading for underserved Kansas children from birth to age 8. We are looking for a candidate who believes in our mission and has a proven record of fund development for events and programs.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Storytime Village development director has the primary responsibility for sourcing revenue in support of the organization’s goals and objectives. The development director will plan, execute, and maintain comprehensive fundraising and grant programs supporting the mission and vision established by the board of directors. The development director will use a collaborative, results-driven work ethic to achieve all fundraising goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Development Strategy

  • Work collaboratively to develop and implement an annual fundraising plan
  • Develop and coordinate fundraising activities in support of fundraising goals
  • Aggressively seek new funding sources, relationships, and partnerships, and deepen relationships with existing donors
  • Produce high-quality, compelling funding proposals
  • Identify avenues of financial and in-kind support
  • Source individual donors who identify with Storytime Village’s mission

Development Management

  • Work with grant writer(s) to ensure coordinated submission process
  • Develop and maintain an integrated fund development and grant application calendar
  • Develop fundraising policies in accordance with applicable regulations
  • Perform administrative functions to ensure compliance and effective program evaluation
  • Monitor development budgets and expenditures
  • Work with CEO and grant writer(s) to produce reports and maintain records
  • Maintain donor relationships and donor database
  • QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in philanthropy, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Fundraising of annual giving, foundation and corporate solicitations, grant administration, communications, and special events
  • Proven track record in fund development and grant writing, including local and state government and capacity-building proposals to corporate and private foundations
  • Sound organizational skills and ability to work well under deadline
  • Thorough understanding of national and state funding sources
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising / donor databases
  • PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

  • Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or similar designation
  • Proficiency / familiar with customer relationship management systems
  • ADA SPECIFICATIONS :

    This position is largely sedentary in nature. However, one must be able to speak, see, hear, and write, as well as use a computer and lift up to 15 lbs. Local or national travel may be periodically required.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

    Job Types : Part-time, Contract

    Pay :

    Up to $4,000.00 per month

    Expected hours : 15 – 25 per week

    Benefits :

  • Flexible schedule
  • Schedule :

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed
  • Experience :

  • Fundraising : 2 years (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office : 7 years (Preferred)
  • Ability to Commute :

  • Wichita, KS 67226 (Required)
  • Ability to Relocate :

  • Wichita, KS 67226 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Work Location : In person

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    Salary : $4,000

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