Who We Are
V3 Sports is a nonprofit located in vibrant North Minneapolis, focused on elevating our community through wellness, fitness, and education! Thanks to our amazing partners, donors, and incredible community members, we have been making waves in Minneapolis, serving over a thousand families since 2007.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Our mission at V3 Sports is to elevate our community, and one of our passions is educating our community on how to swim. Every year, an unnecessary number of deaths occur due to drowning. V3 is continuing to develop aquatic programs that help people of all ages learn how to stay afloat in the water.
We provide aquatics and fitness offerings, on-site childcare and a new home for the Boys and Girls Club. Our goal is to begin the Phase Two expansion (adding a 50-meter pool, basketball courts, a track, and more) at the end of 2024 and complete it in 2027.
Wages
$90,000 to $95,000 annual salary range.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, plus 12 paid holidays per year; competitive health, dental, and vision insurance offerings, employer paid life and AD&D insurance with the option for additional coverage, and employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance; agency sponsored retirement plan with an employer match of 4% and immediate vesting.
A Typical Day in the Life...
A typical day as V3 Sports's Development Director provides an opportunity to advance V3 Sports' mission by ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals.
- Overseeing planning and execution of campaigns.
- Working with our contracted grant writer to research and identify grant opportunities that align with V3 Sports' mission and programs.
- Working with our contracted grant writer to write and submit grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and other funding sources.
- Managing grant reporting and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
- Tracking and analyzing fundraising metrics to inform strategy and improve performance.
- Generating regular reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.
- Collaborating with Marketing Manager to provide annual reports, graphics, and assisting in achieving fundraising goals.
- Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential donors.
- Preparing and delivering compelling presentations, proposals, and reports to donors and stakeholders.
- Implementing donor recognition and stewardship programs to ensure continued engagement and support.
- Developing and managing corporate sponsorship programs.
- Identifying and engaging corporate partners to support V3 Sports' initiatives and events.
- Creating and delivering tailored sponsorship proposals to potential corporate donors.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM system.
- Collaborating with the Board of Directors to leverage their networks and secure funding.
- Providing regular updates to the Board on fundraising activities and progress.
Who You Are
- You have a bachelor's degree in a related field (advanced degree preferred) or demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
- You have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success.
- You can secure major gifts and grants.
- Your understanding of fundraising best practices and donor engagement strategies is strong.
- Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent.
- You can work independently and as part of a team.
- You have strong organizational and project management skills.
- You are proficient in CRM software and fundraising databases.
- You have previous experience in building and leading a team.
- You are passionate about sports and community development.
- You are able and willing to maintain current CPR, AED, and BBP certifications. (For new hires, training will be provided during onboarding.)
- You have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet V3 Sports' driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of V3 Sports. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.
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