The Wyoming Humanities Council, a statewide, nonprofit grantmaking and programming organization with a staff of six, seeks a field development professional to assist with new development initiatives in Wyoming including major donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition programs; solicitation of corporate sponsorships and other support; and the development and management of a planned giving program, including endowment planning. The field development professional will consult with council staff regarding the annual fund campaign, occasional special events, and overall council promotional efforts, as well as contribute to constituency development. A Wyoming Humanities Council contract position, the field development professional will report to the executive director from the field and work in concert with the council’s staff in Laramie. The field development professional will work closely with the council’s fiscal officer and board of directors. Time commitment is flexible; estimated 30 to 40 hours per month. The Wyoming Humanities Council, based in Laramie, is an affiliate of the University of Wyoming and is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and three to five years experience as a fundraising or marketing professional, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Strong base of general knowledge and skills related to fundraising programs and operations, with nonprofit experience desirable.
• Experience in recruiting and directing volunteers in fundraising programs desirable.
• Superior communication skills including oral and written abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent planning, organizational, administrative, and supervisory skills.
• Relevant experience in implementing and maintaining computerized records systems for fundraising programs; basic typing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and activities to the public in engaging and informative ways.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to make personal/professional presentations and ask for significant contributions from corporate and individual donors.
• Enthusiasm for the humanities and their value.
• Familiarity with Wyoming’s cultural and philanthropic communities.
• Ability to travel extensively and work some evenings and weekends.
For information about compensation please email Executive Director Marcia Britton at marciab (at) uwyo (dot) edu or call 307-721-9244.
The deadline for applications is March 22, 2010. Candidates should e-mail a letter of interest, a current resume, and a list of references to the e-mail address above or mail to: Wyoming Humanities Council, Field Development Professional Search, 1315 E. Lewis Street, Laramie, WY 82072. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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