Job Title: Director of Development
Status: Full-Time
Location: Wichita, KS or Remote
Reports To: CEO
About Pass It On Outdoor Mentors
Our Mission: Impacting Lives and Passing On Outdoor Traditions Through Mentorship.
Our Core Values: Positive Attitude & Disposition, Innovative, Selfless Service, Resilience, Conservation First.
About Us: At Pass It On Outdoor Mentors, we believe in the power of the outdoors to change lives. Our nonprofit is dedicated to connecting youth from all backgrounds with mentors who introduce them to hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures. By creating meaningful connections through outdoor experiences, we are building a stronger, more inclusive outdoor heritage—one child at a time. With a growing footprint and a passionate team, we’re expanding our development efforts to ensure more youth have access to mentored outdoor experiences.
Position Summary: We are seeking a mission-driven fundraising leader to oversee development strategy, fundraising, cultivate donor relationships, oversee grant application program, manage sponsorships and fundraising events. This role is central to driving financial growth, advancing our mission, and expanding our national reach.
The Role: Director of Development
We’re seeking a driven and experienced Director of Development passionate about the great outdoors to lead our fundraising, donor engagement, and partnership efforts. This is a key leadership position that will shape the future of our organization by fueling our mission through strategic fundraising and relationship-building.
As Director of Development, you will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and staff to maximize financial support and expand our impact across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy: Lead execution of an annual development plan with measurable goals for individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
Donor Engagement: Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and major donors. Manage donor communications and acknowledgments.
Grants: Identify funding opportunities and manage grant submissions with support from external grant writers.
Events & Campaigns: Lead fundraising events and peer-to-peer or online campaigns in partnership with the team.
Corporate Relations: Build and maintain sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and communications team on fundraising strategy, donor materials, and impact reporting.
Performance Metrics:
What You Bring:
Compensation & Benefits
Ready to Apply?
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to: Brittany French | bfrench@outdoormentors.org by Monday, June 9th, 2025.
Pass It On Outdoor Mentors is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people through outdoor mentorship.
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