Director of Development

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The Station Foundation | Bozeman, Montana

Position:
Full-time, exempt

Salary: $100,000-$125,000

Location:

Bozeman preferred; remote considered

Benefits:
Health insurance, retirement plan, generous PTO

Start Date:

ASAP

Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Station Foundation provides genuine healing for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and their families. Founded in 2011 and headquartered near Bozeman, Montana, we offer immersive programs for Warriors, Spouses, Children, and Gold Star Families through three pillars:
Homecoming (Montana-based programs), Legacy (Gold Star Families), and Interwoven (community programming nationwide). Our work honors the quiet professionalism of the SOF community through authenticity, depth, and lasting transformation. Learn more:.org

The Director of Development is a pivotal leadership role responsible for advancing The Station Foundation's mission through strategic fundraising, relationship cultivation, and revenue development. This position demands a seasoned leader and fundraiser to spearhead our efforts into the next phase of sustainable growth. It requires a proven major gifts professional who can move seamlessly between major gift solicitation, family office engagement, foundation partnerships, and grassroots campaigns—all while embodying the gravitas and emotional intelligence required to represent our organization to high-net-worth donors and community leaders.

The ideal candidate is a driven, mature professional with demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising who understands that transformational philanthropy is built on trust, authenticity, and genuine connection. You will lead fundraising strategy, manage donor portfolios, oversee development operations, and work directly with the Executive Director to expand our base of support and secure the resources necessary to serve more SOF families.

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at a pivotal growth stage, where your leadership will directly shape our impact for years to come. You will have the autonomy to build systems, cultivate transformational relationships, and create meaningful change for a community that has given everything in service to our nation.

• Develop and execute comprehensive annual fundraising plan with revenue targets and metrics

• Present quarterly reports to Executive Director and Board on fundraising progress

• Design and implement moves management system to track donor relationships

• Build forecasting tools and dashboards that bring predictability to revenue planning

• Design and execute multi-channel annual fund campaigns (direct mail, email, social media, peer-to-peer)

• Plan and manage fundraising events including donor cultivation experiences and campaigns

• Oversee digital fundraising platforms (Classy, social media, website giving)

• Enhance monthly giving programs and recurring revenue strategies

• Create compelling communications that tell our story and inspire action

• Partner with Executive Director on long-term development strategy

• Personally manage portfolio of 50-75 major gift prospects and donors ($25K-$250K range)

• Conduct 10-15 donor meetings monthly (in-person visits and virtual cultivation calls)

• Research, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts

• Create compelling, personalized proposals tailored to donor interests and values

• Design stewardship experiences that demonstrate impact and deepen engagement

• Build donor recognition programs that honor contributions while respecting SOF culture

• Support Executive Director with touchpoints for top 20 donor relationships

• Identify and pursue foundation and corporate grant opportunities

• Lead grant writing efforts (LOIs, proposals, reports) with Grants Specialist

• Cultivate relationships with program officers and foundation leadership

• Manage grant calendars, deadlines, and compliance requirements

• Explore corporate partnerships including…