Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally as remarkable. Snowbird is continually looking for the best, those who share a passion for these mountains and the outdoors. Snowbird is a unique resort with distinct summer and winter seasons and offers full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

TITLE: Director of Development - Wasatch Adaptive Sports
LOCATION: Snowbird Resort and Murray, Utah office location
STATUS: Full-time, Salary - $75,000-95,000 per year
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Sunday

Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers people with disabilities to realize their potential through outdoor recreation. Visit wasatchadaptivesports.org to learn more.

Wasatch Adaptive Sports is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, or veteran status. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to creating a workplace that accommodates all people. Our goal is to provide reasonable accommodations to allow all future and current employees to perform at their best.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, interviews, pre-employment testing, or any other part of the employee selection process contact us at info@wasatchadaptivesports.org.

SUMMARY
As the Director of Development at WAS, you will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of the organization's fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, annual campaigns, and government partnerships according to established revenue goals. In this role you will also oversee the grant writing and communications functions. As a part of the senior staff at WAS, you will build diverse and meaningful partnerships grounded in WAS's mission. The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director. You will join a team committed to creating access and belonging in the local community through their passion for skiing, biking, snowboarding, paddling, and more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Resource Development

• Execute fundraising strategy and lead revenue generation for all fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, government partnerships, and annual campaigns
• Lead the strategy, planning and execution of fundraising events with the support of the Development Coordinator
• Elevate the donor experience and diversify WAS' community of donors through innovative community engagement opportunities
• In collaboration with the Director of Major Gifts and Executive Director, create opportunities for major donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship
• Personally solicit donations and work collaboratively with leadership and board members to develop donor relationships
• Develop relationships and funding opportunities with city, county, and state municipalities
• Oversee a highly-effective grant making program led by the Grants Manager
• Collaborate with all WAS departments to align development efforts and organizational priorities
• Oversee well-organized, informative databases and systems that reflect industry best practices and maximize efficiency
• Develop performance metrics and make data-driven decisions
• Develop and manage the fundraising and communications budget and provide regular reports on fundraising progress, partner engagement, and revenue projections
• Support special projects or initiatives

Leadership

• Manage and coach development and communications personnel
• Determine development strategy and execute collaboratively with WAS development team and senior staff
• Co-lead the WAS Fundraising Committee
• Co-lead the board, staff, and committees' roles in resource development
• Develop and maintain a culture of philanthropy at the board and staff levels
• Steward WAS culture and values

Marketing / Communications

• Oversee the writing, design, production, and distribution of communications and marketing content as it pertains to fundraising
• Manage consistency in mission-aligned messaging across communications/ fundraising departments
• Establish a strong organizational presence within the community

Other

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• A passion for making outdoor recreation more inclusive and accessible
• Three or more years of professional experience in nonprofit sector fundraising with demonstrated success at the director level
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals and driving revenue growth through events and sponsorship opportunities
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising/ financial best practices and data management
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a highly effective development team
• A high affinity for event planning and execution
• Demonstrated success leading the direct solicitation of donors
• Very strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to successfully manage multiple prospects, and requests, and meet competing deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong ability to think strategically, develop plans, and execute while collaborating with a team
• Experience with Bloomerang, GiveSmart, or other donor and event databases
• Must be competent in GSuite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be at least 21 years of age

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week Monday- Friday, some evenings and weekends necessary
• Office locations vary between a Murray, UT office location and Snowbird Resort
• Occasional local travel is required
• Salaried, exempt position

WHY WORK HERE

• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental plans available
• Snowbird season pass
• Generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, industry perks, and more
• Performance-based compensation available when individual and organizational goals are met

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. All job opportunities at Snowbird Resort require the ability to comply with our Professional Appearance, Drug & Alcohol, and Employee Conduct Policies.

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Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.

If you are passionate about the outdoors, check out our open positions and apply online today!