Director

Organization: Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), Soldier Ride
Salary Range:
Date Submitted: 1/26/2010

Job Description

Plan, supervise and execute development programs for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), Soldier Ride to reach the organization’s annual and long-range development goals and develop strategies to support the growth and expansion of the organization.

Provide program oversight for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride, a program that provides adapted cycling opportunities across the country for wounded warriors. The rides are typically 3-5 days long, are geared for warriors of all abilities, and both adaptive and standard cycling equipment is provided regardless of injury. In addition to the physical benefit, Soldier Ride also helps raise public awareness of the issues warriors face today through public events held throughout the ride.

 

These development programs include, but are not limited to:

• Major Gifts:
  • Build an overall vision, excitement, and momentum for increased giving that supports organizational growth and contributes significantly to the general fund.
  • Develop annual work plan and fundraising calendar with long and short range goals
  • Identify and strategize cultivation and outreach to prospective donors; develop message, awareness campaign, public relations, and outreach materials
• Strategic Partnerships:
  • Secure sponsorship partners at all levels; national, regional, and ride
  • Coordinate corporate efforts with our Director, Strategic Partnerships
  • Secure in-kind sponsorships in support of Soldier Ride
• Online:
  • Manage Soldier Ride website and regional ride micro sites
  • Build and maintain registered ride efforts
  • Acquire names, addresses, and contact information
• Foundations/Grants:
  • Maintain foundation grants calendar of submissions and reporting cycles
  • Build portfolio of foundation/grant prospects and coordinate the submission of grants
  • Make appropriate initial contacts with foundations and grant sources

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead development efforts in support of our Soldier Ride.
• Identify, acquire, cultivate, and steward gifts from individuals and foundations;
• Generate creative solutions with a demonstrated attention to detail
• Strategically navigate in changing social and funding environments
• Supervise staff and volunteers and facilitate teamwork in support of fundraising initiatives
• Mobilize others to fulfill the vision of the organization with a display of passion and optimism
• Report goals progress and fund breakdown
• Analyze department projects and activities
• Produce periodic reports on projections, cost, and anticipated revenue.

Job Specifications:

• Effectively manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organized, diligent, and able to troubleshoot, problem-solve and prioritize
• Commitment to helping a highly successful organization implement systems to support significant growth
• Successful leadership and team-building experience with demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and supervise
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a highly developed attention to detail
• Extensive travel required (up to 50%)
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure
• High energy level, comfortable performing multiple tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities, self-starter willing to take initiative
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; team player, ability to communicate with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible
• Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment
• Resourceful, well organized, dependable, efficient and detailed oriented
• Proficiency in using computer software and knowledge of donor base management

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum requirement of five (5) years business related experience working in a diverse non-profit fundraising program required. Experience in fundraising fundamentals. Extensive experience with "registered ride/event" fundraising. Cycling experience preferred. Experience with internet fundraising, major gift giving, corporate support, foundational grants, and special event planning.

 

How to Apply:

Applicants should respond by email to Wounded Warrior Project via coolcareers@woundedwarriorproject.org, with cover letter and resume.

Please note the subject line should read "Director, Soldier Ride".

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources
Title:
Organization: Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), Soldier Ride
Address: 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL  32256
Email: coolcareers@woundedwarriorproject.or
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