Director of Campaign Management

EMBERHOPE, INC. - 3.6

Newton, KS Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Driving Data-driven problem-solving Full Job Description EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values. Position Summary The Director of Campaign Management is responsible for planning, executing, and managing fundraising campaigns that support the organization's mission and strategic goals. This role leads campaign strategy, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and project management to ensure fundraising initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and achieve revenue targets. The Campaign Manager collaborates closely with leadership, development staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners to cultivate relationships and inspire philanthropic support. To be a successful Director of Campaign Management, you must be able to do the following always: Campaign Planning & Management a. Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising campaign plans, including annual, capital, major gifts, and special fundraising initiatives. b. Establish campaign goals, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics. c. Coordinate campaign activities across departments to ensure successful execution. d. Monitor campaign progress and adjust strategies as needed to maximize results. e. Campaign execution and project management. Fundraising and Donor Engagement Partner with development staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. Support major gift strategies and donor recognition efforts. Manage major gifts and donor pipelines. Prepare the board and leadership for donor conversations. Develop compelling fundraising materials, presentations, and campaign messaging. Coordinate donor appreciation and stewardship activities throughout the campaign. Volunteer and Committee Management Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and support campaign volunteers and committee members. Support board and leadership with campaign talking points, committee coordination, and accountability. Coordinate volunteer meetings and maintain regular communication. Provide volunteers with campaign resources, fundraising tools, and progress updates. Foster strong relationships with board members and campaign leadership volunteers. Communications and Marketing Collaborate with Marketing Department staff to develop campaign materials and case for support. Ensure consistent messaging across digital, print, social media, email, and events. Assist with storytelling, values, trauma work, future vision, consistent language, and impact reporting to engage donors and stakeholders. Data and Reporting Track campaign performance using donor database and CRM systems. Show accountability by reporting to CEO, President of Foundation, and Board. Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign outcomes. Analyze campaign data to identify trends, gaps, and recommend improvements. Maintain accurate donor and campaign records. Events and Community Engagement Assist in planning campaign-related events, donor receptions, and recognition activities. Represent organization at community events and networking opportunities. Build relationships with community leaders, businesses, internal programs and leadership, and partner organizations. How you will spend your time in this job: 35% Campaign Planning and Management 25% Fundraising and Donor Engagement 15% Board, Volunteer, and Campaign Committee Coordination 10% Data and Reporting 10% Marketing & Communications 5% Events and Community Engagement To qualify for this job, you need to have: 1. Degree Requirements - bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Preferably in marketing, sales, communications, or a related business field. Continuing education in fundraising courses and seminars preferred. 2. Certification/License Requirements - CFRE or equivalent certification desirable. Maintain agency-required training. Maintain internal ambassador training. 3. Work Experience - 5 - 8 years' successful fund-raising experience, with 2 years of demonstrated campaign responsibilities. 4. 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening. 5. Maintain company-required training. 6. Physical working conditions - Able to travel, driving agency or personal vehicle including at night, travel throughout the state. Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Subject to inside conditions frequently, with protection from the weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with capital campaigns or comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Knowledge of donor stewardship and major gift fundraising. Experience supervising volunteers or committees. Familiarity with grant funding, sponsorships, or planned giving. Success Measures; Within the first year, the Director of Campaign Management will: 1. Successfully execute fundraising campaigns that meet or exceed established revenue goals. 2. Build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners. 3. Maintain accurate campaign reporting and donor records. 4. Improve donor engagement and campaign participation. 5. Deliver campaigns on schedule and within budget. This role is ideal for a collaborative, mission-driven professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing complex projects, and inspiring philanthropic support to advance the organization's impact. Core Competencies 1. Leadership and collaboration 2. Strategic thinking 3. Relationship building 4. Project management 5. Communication and presentation skills 6. Problem-solving and adaptability 7. Attention to detail 8. Integrity and professionalism