Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to expand Winrock’s financial resources.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundations to drive increased philanthropic giving.
- Expand Winrock’s donor base through strategic engagement and targeted campaigns.
- Oversee grant writing, proposal development, and donor communications to secure multi-year funding commitments.
- Implement and manage donor software and customer relationship management systems to ensure coordinated outreach with donor organizations
Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
- Lead the organization’s approach to individual giving, legacy gifts, and donor collaboratives, identifying new business opportunities aligned with Winrock’s mission.
- Collaborate with program teams to ensure alignment of funding opportunities with organizational priorities and impact goals.
- Develop innovative partnerships with corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, impact investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Work closely with the new business steam to ensure our systems and processes align with prospective donors.
Leadership & Team Management
- Build and lead a high-performing development team, providing strategic direction and professional development.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure fundraising and business development success.
- Work closely with the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Represent Winrock externally in donor meetings, conferences, and other fundraising engagements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or a related field, with a proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar gifts and grants.
- Experience working in the nonprofit, international development, or social enterprise sectors.
- Strong understanding of philanthropic trends, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement strategies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and managing complex donor portfolios.
- Experience with CRM and fundraising software and new business processes.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, international development, or a related field preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage high-level donors and corporate partners.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and revenue forecasting.
- Results-Driven: A proactive leader with a strong drive for achieving fundraising and business development goals.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
Job Overview
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
