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Development Officer / Fundraising Officer

At the Kailee Mills Foundation, we are more than just an organization—we are a family driven by faith, hope, compassion, enthusiasm, dedication, and positivity . Our mission is to save lives through seat belt safety awareness and to provide critical support to families affected by vehicle crash tragedies. Every team member plays a vital role in bringing hope to communities and honoring the life and legacy of Kailee Mills. Check us out through one of our videos!

As a part of our team, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming a force for good. Whether you’re connecting with donors, engaging the public, or working behind the scenes, your work directly contributes to saving lives and uplifting others.

We are a public charity, and our organization is independently funded. Our growth and stability come from strong private donors, corporate partnerships, foundations, and community-driven support—providing a mission-driven environment where passionate fundraisers can thrive and make a lasting impact.

We are currently seeking a full-time Development Officer whose primary role will be to organize, lead, and expand our fundraising initiatives—particularly in the areas of major gifts, donor engagement, and community outreach. This is a dynamic role that requires both strategy and heart, and it offers the opportunity to be part of a growing movement with a clear and powerful purpose.

This position is full-time, reports to the Sr. Program manager, and works alongside the Sr. Community Partnerships Manager. It is an in-office position in Spring, TX with 1 work-from-home day per week. 

Responsibilities

● Manage and lead fundraising and networking efforts for the organization; Raising funds through major gifts, donations, sponsorships, program support/grants, and fundraising events.

● Develop and/or improve fundraising strategies and campaigns; seek to diversify and grow various funding streams.

● Monitor, report, and seek to improve development metrics and KPI’s.

● Devise new fundraising efforts that will increase KMF’s revenue and work collaboratively with the Marketing department on implementation and outward communication.

● Work with the Executive Director and Event Planners on strategies for fundraising events to achieve maximum attendance, fundraising, and impact.

● Utilize an Event Development Committee when necessary to assist with event fundraising; Always seek to expand and improve this volunteer group.

● Maintain thorough records of all donor and partner information; Track, analyze, and report data for trends, growth, and measured success.

● Ensure accuracy of donor information through the donor system/CRM (Classy and LGL).

● Raise funds for KMF by expanding the donor base and securing new donors and partners.

● Prioritize donor retention by cultivating all donor relationships and maintain/improve donor acknowledgments and appreciation.

● Other tasks that may be requested to support the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

● 10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and fundraising events

● 10+ years of experience in management and leadership

● 5+ years of experience in securing major gifts

● Demonstrates excellence in communications - written and verbal; strong interpersonal skills.

● Willingness to adapt and accept unfamiliar tasks

● Strong public speaking abilities

● Strong teamwork; collaborates well with others; positive attitude and environment

● Strong organizational skills, data tracking, documentation, and reporting

● Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Apps

● Passionate about wanting to make a difference and the KMF mission

● Demonstrates KMF values: faith, compassion, positivity, hope, and healing, and operates with honesty and integrity

● Ability to operate in a flexible and fast-paced environment

● Self-starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work autonomously

● Reasonable availability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required, as well as attend in-person activities and events and travel on occasion.

● Must ALWAYS wear your seat belt, front and back seat, and ensure your passengers are too.

Interested applicants should email resume to Kailee Mills Foundation’s Executive Director, Briana McCulloch: briana@kaileemillsfoundation.org.

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