Development Director — Trails Utah

General

•     Develop and execute Trails Utah’s annual fundraising plan with a thorough understanding of annual budget
•     Oversee and manage all fundraising efforts
•     Build strong and successful relationships with donors, foundations, and granting entities
•     Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, board and donors
•     Ensure timely and accurate reports on fundraising results to board, staff, donors and funders
•     Work with staff on planning and management of fundraising events
•     Develop marketing materials for fundraising efforts together with Marketing & Communications Director
•     Work to accrue good working knowledge of Trails Utah projects, mission, and ethics that guide our work and be able to communicate about them to others
•     Help grow Trails Utah to a more sustainable level that can better compensate employees and ongoing organizational programs

Grant Writing

•     Research and identify grants and foundations appropriate to Trails Utah’s projects and mission to supplement/leverage existing grant sources
•     Work with staff to develop an annual grant schedule
•     Oversee, manage, and track annual grant commitments and respond in a timely manner to meet reporting requirements
•     Work with staff and board to plan for organizational growth

Tech Capabilities

•     Establish, grow and maintain donor lists and data through the use of fundraising platform such as Raiser’s Edge and Monday.com
•     Create queries and be able to import, export and analyze data for projects and events
•     Generate timely thank you letters, project updates and regular fundraising requests to donors 

•     Work with Marketing & Communications director to optimize fundraising opportunities through social media, website, and media outlets  

 
Desired Qualifications

•     Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field and/or demonstrated experience in fundraising and development
•     Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
•     Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
•     Solid time management skills with the ability to work to project deadlines quickly and efficiently
•     Experience working with Monday.com and Raiser’s Edge or similar donor and project management software
•     Demonstrated experience developing and stewarding productive relationships with donors
•     Familiarity with, and enthusiasm for trails and trail-based outdoor recreation pursuits a big plus
•       Qualities such as friendliness, integrity, and humor highly valued

Benefits / Why Work for Us

Trails Utah is a young organization with enormous potential for providing communities across the state with healthy, sustainable, outdoor recreation opportunities that can enrich lives and help bolster rural economies. Health, wellness, and time in nature drive our mission and can connect us to diverse communities throughout the state. Great opportunity to connect with people, celebrate trails through fun activities and events, and help grow an organization committed to healthy, active life-styles. We DIG trails and we like to have FUN. Join us!

Trails Utah is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a positive and equitable environment in which people can excel regardless of race, ethnicity, age, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or physical ability.

• Compensation type: Hourly wages (independent contractor)
• Status: Part-time (20-25 hours / week)
• Compensation amount: $27-$30 / hour
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Closing Date: June 6 at 5pm MST