Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site (Wichita, KS)
Travel: Up to 25%
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement, in conjunction with Executive Director, short- and long-term fund development plan.
- Identify and cultivate new sources of restricted and unrestricted funding, focusing on growing the fundraising budget over the next five years.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with current contributors.
- Provide ongoing analysis of the fundraising plan for evaluation and shift priorities when appropriate,
- Oversee the development and implementation of a Capital Campaign to raise money for a new Trust Women clinic in Wichita.
- Supervise and oversee the work of department staff.
- Oversee maintenance of the fundraising database and records for contributors and grants, and work with other departments to maintain financial records.
- Represent Trust Women’s interests on the ground, building connections with key stakeholders in conjunction with the leadership team.
- Build strategic capacity within the development department, so Trust Women can expand access to abortion care where needed most.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Board members, including regularly scheduled phone or in-person meetings.
- Work with the Executive Director to organize train, motivate, and lead Board members to recognize and carry out fundraising responsibilities.
- Report on development activities to supporters, board, executive leadership, colleagues, and staff.
- Oversee the writing of proposals and reports in conjunction with other staff to target foundations and donors.
- Develop and write fundraising mail, in conjunction with colleagues and consultant(s), both resolicit and prospecting, according to the development and fundraising plan.
- Establish and coordinate events around the country. Work with other departments to identify hosts, guests, and vendors for support.
- Work to expand and diversify donors and support base.
- Serve as an effective spokesperson for TW, representing appropriately the vision, mission and values of the organization in all fundraising communications.
- Oversee the maintenance of official records and documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience and proficiency in all aspects of development, with significant individual and foundation fundraising experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years managing and leading direct reports, including interviews, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and employee development.
- Capital campaign experience preferred.
Required Skills, Abilities and Commitment
- Pro-abortion, 2SLGBTQIA+inclusive, body-positive, disability-inclusive.
- COVID-19 Vaccinated or willingness to obtain within 4 weeks of hire.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, creating collaborative relationships with others.
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals.
- Superior ability to communicate clearly and professionally while representing Trust Women (in person and written) with diverse stakeholders. Strong communication skills including writing and speaking eloquently and persuasively about the organization and its causes.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and understanding of strategic development.
- Ability to manage and prioritize concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong partnership-building skills.
- Thorough understanding of all components of a diversified funding base.
- Unequivocal support of reproductive justice and rights (committed to the mission, vision and values of Trust Women).
- Culturally responsive and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs - knowledge of EveryAction (contributor relationship management database) desirable.
Adept at using technology and working remotely with colleagues to facilitate daily work.
- Ability to travel up to 25 percent.
Trust Women’s benefits program includes but is not limited to:
- 50% TW paid insurance benefits, which includes Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and EAP
- Simple IRA after 60 days of employment, with a 3% employer match after one year of employment
- 101 Hours of PTO during the first 365 days.
- 12 Paid holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement
A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes Trust Women a more relevant, more creative, and more resilient organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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