Sherman County Community Foundation Director

Employment Contract

The Sherman County Community Foundation (SCCF) Director provides support and leadership to build a viable community foundation by developing relationships and working with individuals, area groups, and entities for the purpose of community development and betterment of life in Sherman County.

Responsibilities:

• Market and promote the Community Foundation to grow funds and assets and to raise the visibility of the Community Foundation;
• Organize and facilitate annual fundraising events/projects, including communications and marketing with assistance from the board;
• Promote funding opportunities to individuals, businesses, groups and associations;
• Coordinate direct outreach with donors and organizations to educate and establish new funds in the foundation;
• Develop and implement cooperative and joint efforts between the foundation and community/county organizations which promote common goals and achieve mutual advantage;
• Manage the daily operations of SCCF business, answering and directing calls, correspondence, project/funding requests, grant reports, etc;
• Attend and prepare SCCF board meetings providing materials including; agendas, job activity & financial reports and minutes;
• Maintain and/or coordinate SCCF website and social media;
• Coordinate, promote, and manage the Dane G. Hansen Initiatives, with assistance from the board, if applicable;
• Facilitate grants – applications, approval, awareness, management, records and promotion - in assistance with the board, with possible assistance to area organizations on the grant process;
• Assists board of directors in setting and implementing plans and goals, both long and short term;

• Participates in training provided by regional and/or national trainings as recommended or required.

• To propose sound and realistic plans which will enable the Board of Directors to appraise the future needs of the community, make prudent program decisions, and guide the Foundation easily and effectively consistent with expressed donor wishes, community needs and legal requirements;

• To oversee the general operations of the Foundation in accomplishing the goals established by the Board of Directors:
  • Define and interpret policy
  • Establish standards of performance
  • Periodically appraise performance
• To serve as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors, and the various committees, in the discharge of their official duties;
• To act as the spokesperson for the Foundation, represent and conduct public relations contacts;
• Recommend and support means and methods for improving philanthropy and for increasing the yield of benefits to the general community;

• Attend city council and county commissioner meeting(s) as requested and be available for questions;
• Create and maintain a database to promote Sherman County services, events and activities;
• Create and oversee the SCCF operating budget with assistance from the board.

Miscellaneous:

• A laptop computer and other necessary office equipment and supplies will be provided at the expense of SCCF with ownership to remain with SCCF.
• Mileage will be used primarily for Director use only.
• Mileage will be used for visits with donors or organizations, also to attend training and other events.
• Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard IRS issued rate for approved training or events held outside of the Sherman County boundaries.

SCCF Requirements to fulfill position:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred or optional
• Nonprofit experience, preferred
• Knowledge of the community
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time
• Organizational and communication skills
• Create and maintain relationships and networks skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Technology experience including databases, excel, word

Hansen Grant Requirements:

• 35 hours/week minimum working only for Sherman County Community Foundation a job description that includes donor engagement, fund-raising skills, and measurable annual metrics for success required:
  • 12 or more meetings with donors regarding: planned gifts, establishment of donor advised, field or interest or designated funds.
  • 4 or more new funds established (excluding scholarships)
  • 2 or more planned gift commitments documented

Sherman County Community Foundation is an affiliate of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, a Kansas 501(c)(3) organization, with its registered office at Bird City, Kansas. 

You will be a W2 employee of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation while you carry out the above job responsibilities on behalf of Sherman County Community Foundation.

This is a fill-time position at 35 hours per week with a $60,000 full compensation package. There will be opportunities for performance bonuses at the discretion of the board.