Hiring Organization Information
Position Information
About WYCF
We are a growing community foundation based in Laramie that offers its employees a chance to make a difference in communities across the state. We recognize the importance of supporting marginalized and underserved populations and work to ensure our grantmaking and hiring practices reflect this. We have a great working environment with lively and intelligent coworkers based in Laramie, Casper, Sheridan, Lander, Riverton, and Rock Springs. Our work is engaging, meaningful, and has both local and statewide impacts. We value team-minded individuals (and sometimes, their four-legged friends!!) who don’t shy away from hard work and who are passionate about improving the places where we all live, work and play. We want you on our team!
Wyoming Community Foundation is the premier philanthropic charitable foundation in the state of Wyoming. Our mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. In 2017, WYCF received the inaugural ‘Best Company to Work for in Wyoming’ award from the Wyoming Women of Influence.
WYCF is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business and is an important principle of sound business management.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Donor Stewardship works closely with the Director of Philanthropy to execute stewardship of the Wyoming Community Foundation’s donor relationships. The position’s primary responsibility is to advance and manage WYCF’s donor stewardship strategy designed to recognize and engage fund holders, with a strong emphasis on Donor Advised Fund holders. Travel is required – up to 70% of working hours.
Responsibilities include: grantmaking assistance and donor services, local advisory board management and support, cultivating new donors and regional outreach. Some annual fundraising is also expected.
The Associate Director role requires a minimum of three years of nonprofit fundraising experience. Other qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; or experience equivalency
- Three years of nonprofit fundraising experience or commensurate level work experience
- Knowledge of the geographic area, grantmaking, and philanthropic trends
- Strong computer skills in basic software and the ability to adapt to specialized applications
- Demonstrated experience with fundraising and success securing gifts
- Evidence of strong writing and oral presentations skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with individuals from diverse and marginalized
- backgrounds
- Ability to work in a team setting or independently to achieve outcomes
- Travel is required (WYCF fleet vehicle available) - up to 70% of working hours. A valid driver's license is required.