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Position Summary

The Director of Development and Community Connections is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Shiloh Adventure’s development and fundraising initiatives in conjunction with the Executive Director. Including: donor and volunteer relations, grant writing, in-kind gifts, the major gifts program, monthly reoccurring giving, planned giving, special events, capital campaigns, social media/promotional efforts of programs revenue through property usage and adventure course offerings. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Establish a development plan in conjunction with Executive Director
• Grant Proposal Preparation (as needed)
• Event planning
• Manage organizational, public access email
• Manage social media accounts (update weekly - daily in the summer)
• Oversee the existing website and ensure that necessary updates are made. Ensure ease of donating and needs current and posted
• Donor and potential donor visits
• Manage donor software database through Donorview
• Donor Thanks and Giving Receipts mailed out in a timely manner
• Create and ensure consistent and cohesive communication of the Shiloh brand throughout all publications and communications across the ministry

Qualifications

• Must embrace the mission of Shiloh Adventures
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members, and other volunteers
• Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships
• Have sales skills and experience for programs revenue is preferable.
• Be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Be organized and exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals
• Display a positive attitude; show concern for people and community; demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability
• A bachelor’s degree
• Event planning experience
• Grant writing experience desired
• At least 5 years of experience in fundraising

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Events management: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person