Director of Development

Overview

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT – KANSAS

Job Category:
Development

Job Status:
Full-time, exempt position

Reports to:

Wichita Branch Director

Foster Adopt Connect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With innovative leadership, FAC is a dedicated, professional organization with over 20 years of experience in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. FAC is a progressive, diverse and inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children.

Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

The Director of Development – Kansas is responsible for the work of the Development Department and reports to the Wichita Branch Director. As the leader of the grants and fundraising operations across the state of Kansas, this position oversees all grant solicitation and management activities for FAC KS, in collaboration with the Director of Grants and Senior Grants Coordinator in Missouri.

Also responsible for managing contracts with state and federal sources, and Kansas tax credit agreements. Ensures effective communication with funders and implements effective document retention practices for all agreements/contracts to ensure compliance. Supports agency data collection/analysis activities, donor publications, and database (CRM) management. Serves as the primary liaison between FAC and Kansas funding partners, and ensures FAC’s adherence to ethical standards for management of donor funds.

• Identifies grant opportunities and other funding opportunities across Kansas and at the Federal level to support FAC operations.
• Drafts letters of inquiry, grant proposals, stewardship reports, and other documents as needed.
• Public speaking to present the agency and proposals to potential funders.
• Develops Kansas grant calendars across all FAC KS branch locations and programs.
• Coordinates communications between program staff and grantors/partners.
• Manages existing grant awards to ensure compliance with grant award agreements.
• Informs program staff and FAC leadership of changes to grant funding or reporting requirements.
• Works in coordination with Database and Prospect Research Coordinator to manage and improve donor CRM utilization, reporting and develops policies and procedures to accurately track contributions across Kansas.
• Leads Kansas corporate fund development and engagement opportunities, including soliciting financial support through sponsor ships, engaging companies in volunteer activities, and managing corporate relationships.
• Advances agency priorities by securing corporate/foundation support through direct funding, gifts in-kind, or other agreements.
• Provide technical leadership and information to staff.
• Assists Wichita branch director with events and outreach opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Greater than seven years of experience seeking grant funding and development work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analyses and reports.
• Knowledge of current developments/trends in the grants profession.
• Experience managing and navigating multiple database systems (internal and external).
• Experience in analysis and interpretation of financial data and preparation of financial reports, statements, or projections.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Experience in sound administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Expert knowledge of grant funding sources, mechanisms, policies, and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and FAC regulations.
• Knowledge and compliance with business ethics and grant professionals ethical guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive…