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Director of Resource Development
(Year-round, Full time, Exempt, Salary)
Reports to: Executive Director
Oversees: Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Grants, Marketing, Communication, Volunteers, and Alumni
This position is hybrid – approximately 80% remote and 20% in the office.
This person needs to live in or near the St. Louis area.
Position Overview The Director of Resource Development leads and oversees a comprehensive fundraising program that supports Sherwood Forest’s mission, programs, and long‑term sustainability. This role is responsible for strategy, execution, and performance across all fundraising channels, including major gifts, annual giving, special events, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, stewardship, and grants management.
The Director manages a three‑person Resource Development team (Development & Communications Manager, Grants Manager, and Events & Volunteer Relations Manager) and plays a key leadership role in board engagement. The position serves as the primary staff liaison to the Resource Development Committee and Board Development Committee and partners closely with the Executive Director.
Strategic and Annual Planning Develop and implement strategic, long‑range, and annual development plans to meet revenue goals for programs, operations, facilities, capital, and endowment funds and ensure goals are met.
Collaborate with Program and Facilities teams to identify funding priorities and opportunities.
Fundraising and Donor Relations Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift donors (individual, corporate and foundation) and event sponsors.
Support the Executive Director in managing their major donor portfolio.
Oversee stewardship activities, donor recognition, and pledge fulfillment.
Oversee marketing and communication activities.
Develop and grow a comprehensive planned giving program.
Provide leadership and oversight of grants strategy including tax credit projects, corporate and foundation donors and United Way.
Leadership and Management Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise Resource Development staff; oversee consultants and contract staff.
Partner with the Executive Director to support an active and engaged Board of Directors; foster a culture of philanthropy with both staff and board and increase board participation in fundraising efforts by providing fundraising training and guidance to board members as needed.
Serve as primary staff liaison to the Resource Development and Board Development Committees.
Other duties as assigned. Items listed are just a sample of work performed and not intended to be all inclusive.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive development experience.
Demonstrated success leading a comprehensive fundraising program.
Prior organizational leadership and staff management experience strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities Exceptional relationship‑building and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain positive constituent and colleague relationships through constructive communication skills and professionalism.
Strong financial and analytical acumen.
Strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement effective systems and processes.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Results‑oriented and able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Physical and Time Requirements Sitting/Mobility: Approximately 70% of time is spent working at a desk, and 30% is spent moving around work areas and being out in the community and meeting with donors in homes or places of business.
Reaching/Handling: Ability to input and pull information from computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies. Ability to reach and handle items from high and low places on occasion.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and the community in writing and in person. Must be able to remain calm and pleasant when interacting with others in stressful and/or deadline situations. Must be willing and able to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Ability to work and navigate in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
Ability to drive camp vehicles and to transport individuals and to travel to camp and various sites as needed.
Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with occasional evenings and weekends.
About Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest has just completed writing an 11-year impact statement and a $7.2 million investment in our facilities. Join us as we expand our community impact on our way to our 100th Anniversary!
Sherwood Forest Camp, Inc. is an independent, year‑round, not‑for‑profit, youth development agency in the St. Louis region providing extended residential camp experiences for children from economically disadvantaged families. We provide dynamic programs and immersive outdoor experiences that inspire and empower youth from under‑resourced communities to discover their resilience, prepare for their future, and embrace their civic responsibility. We envision a community where all youth discover and achieve their fullest potential. To that end, we help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world.
This role offers the opportunity for an experienced development professional to build meaningful relationships with our alumni and donors and create lasting philanthropic impact on the St. Louis community and the children we serve. Our development team is empowered to think strategically, work creatively, and contribute to a culture that values both excellence and purpose in donor engagement. Sherwood Forest offers flexible work hours, a collaborative work environment, and a generous benefits package that includes healthcare and a 401K.
Sherwood Forest is committed to eliminating racism, biases, and disparities in our society and eradicating barriers that thwart the development, growth and prosperity of youth in our community. All staff must be willing to work to that end.
Sherwood Forest is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All candidates have an equal opportunity for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or status as a veteran. Personal staff information – (application, references, background investigations, medical records) – will not be released, except as may be required by law. Requests for references regarding the staff member’s performance will be honored; however, the staff member must authorize the release of such information.
Sherwood Forest requires all staff and all those who are attending camp, to have age‑appropriate vaccines as outlined by the Missouri Department of Public Health & Senior Services (Missouri Statute 167.181), unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and granted. Once a position has been offered, proof of immunization status will be requested and information on how to request an accommodation will be provided. Proof of immunization or an approved accommodation request will need to be received prior to starting work.
To Apply In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following question (sub‑questions provided for context and direction) in an email. Attach your resume, and three professional references with necessary contact information to the same email and send the email to hiring@sherwoodforeststl.org.
What interests you in this role and how does your experience prepare you for it?
Describe your experience managing staff.
Describe your experience helping guide a Board.
Describe how you develop relationships with donors.
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000
Tagged as develpoment, director, fundraising, leadership, philanthropy, strategic
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(Year-round, Full time, Exempt, Salary)
Reports to: Executive Director
Oversees: Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Grants, Marketing, Communication, Volunteers, and Alumni
This position is hybrid – approximately 80% remote and 20% in the office.
This person needs to live in or near the St. Louis area.
Position Overview The Director of Resource Development leads and oversees a comprehensive fundraising program that supports Sherwood Forest’s mission, programs, and long‑term sustainability. This role is responsible for strategy, execution, and performance across all fundraising channels, including major gifts, annual giving, special events, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, stewardship, and grants management.
The Director manages a three‑person Resource Development team (Development & Communications Manager, Grants Manager, and Events & Volunteer Relations Manager) and plays a key leadership role in board engagement. The position serves as the primary staff liaison to the Resource Development Committee and Board Development Committee and partners closely with the Executive Director.
Strategic and Annual Planning Develop and implement strategic, long‑range, and annual development plans to meet revenue goals for programs, operations, facilities, capital, and endowment funds and ensure goals are met.
Collaborate with Program and Facilities teams to identify funding priorities and opportunities.
Fundraising and Donor Relations Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift donors (individual, corporate and foundation) and event sponsors.
Support the Executive Director in managing their major donor portfolio.
Oversee stewardship activities, donor recognition, and pledge fulfillment.
Oversee marketing and communication activities.
Develop and grow a comprehensive planned giving program.
Provide leadership and oversight of grants strategy including tax credit projects, corporate and foundation donors and United Way.
Leadership and Management Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise Resource Development staff; oversee consultants and contract staff.
Partner with the Executive Director to support an active and engaged Board of Directors; foster a culture of philanthropy with both staff and board and increase board participation in fundraising efforts by providing fundraising training and guidance to board members as needed.
Serve as primary staff liaison to the Resource Development and Board Development Committees.
Other duties as assigned. Items listed are just a sample of work performed and not intended to be all inclusive.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree and/or CFRE preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive development experience.
Demonstrated success leading a comprehensive fundraising program.
Prior organizational leadership and staff management experience strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities Exceptional relationship‑building and interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain positive constituent and colleague relationships through constructive communication skills and professionalism.
Strong financial and analytical acumen.
Strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement effective systems and processes.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Results‑oriented and able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Physical and Time Requirements Sitting/Mobility: Approximately 70% of time is spent working at a desk, and 30% is spent moving around work areas and being out in the community and meeting with donors in homes or places of business.
Reaching/Handling: Ability to input and pull information from computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies. Ability to reach and handle items from high and low places on occasion.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and the community in writing and in person. Must be able to remain calm and pleasant when interacting with others in stressful and/or deadline situations. Must be willing and able to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Ability to work and navigate in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
Ability to drive camp vehicles and to transport individuals and to travel to camp and various sites as needed.
Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with occasional evenings and weekends.
About Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest has just completed writing an 11-year impact statement and a $7.2 million investment in our facilities. Join us as we expand our community impact on our way to our 100th Anniversary!
Sherwood Forest Camp, Inc. is an independent, year‑round, not‑for‑profit, youth development agency in the St. Louis region providing extended residential camp experiences for children from economically disadvantaged families. We provide dynamic programs and immersive outdoor experiences that inspire and empower youth from under‑resourced communities to discover their resilience, prepare for their future, and embrace their civic responsibility. We envision a community where all youth discover and achieve their fullest potential. To that end, we help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world.
This role offers the opportunity for an experienced development professional to build meaningful relationships with our alumni and donors and create lasting philanthropic impact on the St. Louis community and the children we serve. Our development team is empowered to think strategically, work creatively, and contribute to a culture that values both excellence and purpose in donor engagement. Sherwood Forest offers flexible work hours, a collaborative work environment, and a generous benefits package that includes healthcare and a 401K.
Sherwood Forest is committed to eliminating racism, biases, and disparities in our society and eradicating barriers that thwart the development, growth and prosperity of youth in our community. All staff must be willing to work to that end.
Sherwood Forest is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All candidates have an equal opportunity for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or status as a veteran. Personal staff information – (application, references, background investigations, medical records) – will not be released, except as may be required by law. Requests for references regarding the staff member’s performance will be honored; however, the staff member must authorize the release of such information.
Sherwood Forest requires all staff and all those who are attending camp, to have age‑appropriate vaccines as outlined by the Missouri Department of Public Health & Senior Services (Missouri Statute 167.181), unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and granted. Once a position has been offered, proof of immunization status will be requested and information on how to request an accommodation will be provided. Proof of immunization or an approved accommodation request will need to be received prior to starting work.
To Apply In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following question (sub‑questions provided for context and direction) in an email. Attach your resume, and three professional references with necessary contact information to the same email and send the email to hiring@sherwoodforeststl.org.
What interests you in this role and how does your experience prepare you for it?
Describe your experience managing staff.
Describe your experience helping guide a Board.
Describe how you develop relationships with donors.
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000
Tagged as develpoment, director, fundraising, leadership, philanthropy, strategic
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