Regional Director of Eastern Iowa

Position Summary

The Regional Director of Eastern Iowa serves as the liaison between the Eastern Iowa Committee and the State Office of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa. This position leads fundraising efforts, builds relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners, and advances Variety's mission throughout Eastern Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising plans to meet revenue goals.
• Plan and execute fundraising events in alignment with organizational strategy, budgets, and established processes.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers, community leaders, and business partners, including securing sponsorships and overseeing sponsorship fulfillment and invoicing.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals and identify new grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Eastern Iowa Committee to support strategic planning and organizational growth.
• Recruit, engage, and collaborate with Eastern Iowa Committee and event committee(s) members.
• Coordinate and conduct mobility presentations and assist with Variety programs and community outreach in collaboration with the Director of Programs.
• Maintain fundraising records, manage event expenses responsibly, and ensure effective budget oversight.
• Represent and promote Variety's mission and brand throughout Eastern Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in fundraising, business development, sales, marketing, or nonprofit management required.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community leaders.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office collaboration applications.
• Ability to travel throughout Eastern Iowa and ability to flex schedule based on seasonal work outside regular business hours.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and insurability required.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hiawatha, IA 52233

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000