Development Director

Douglas County CASA – Lawrence, Kansas

Some jobs help organizations grow.

This one helps children feel seen, heard, and protected.

Douglas County CASA is seeking a Development Director who believes relationships can change lives. This person will help grow support for children who have experienced abuse and neglect by building authentic connections with donors, businesses, sponsors, and community partners.

We are looking for someone energized by meeting people, sharing meaningful stories, and inspiring others to invest in something bigger than themselves. While fundraising experience is important, we care just as much about empathy, integrity, heart and a genuine passion for our mission.

This role is part fundraiser, part community builder, and part advocate for children in foster care.

What You’ll Do

• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, businesses, and community partners
• Lead fundraising efforts including donor stewardship, campaigns, events, and sponsorships
• Share CASA’s mission and impact in compelling and authentic ways
• Partner with staff, board members, and volunteers to grow awareness and support
• Create meaningful donor experiences rooted in trust and connection
• Support development operations including donor tracking, acknowledgements, reporting, and campaign coordination.
• Collaborate with staff and board leadership on development planning, events, and volunteer committee support.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, community engagement, marketing, sales, or relationship management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence building relationships and asking for support
• Organized, collaborative, and self-motivated
• Passion for helping children and strengthening the community
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong team-first mindset and collaborative approach— someone who naturally partners across functions including volunteer outreach, grant writing, events, board leadership, and community engagement to maximize impact and advance CASA’s mission together

We can teach systems and processes.

What matters most is finding someone who believes deeply in the mission and wants their work to make a real difference.

Position Details

• Full-time preferred
• Some evening and weekend flexibility required for events and community engagement
• Flexible work environment with some remote work opportunities
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Douglas County CASA

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Our mission is to ensure every child in foster care has a voice, meaningful support, and the opportunity for a brighter future.

Because every child deserves someone in their corner.

To Apply

Please submit the following application materials by email to evaughn@dccasaks.org

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for four professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Background checks required upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Douglas County CASA is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all federal and/or state laws. CASA selects employees based on their qualifications to fulfill established positions. No applicant for employment or employee will be discriminated against because of race, creed, national origin, gender, religion, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation (excluding pedophilia), gender identity, age, or disability. Equal opportunity extends to all personnel matters, including recruitment and hiring, valuation, training, promotion, compensation, disciplinary action, and termination.