Join Our Team as a Development Officer

The Kentucky FFA Foundation is building our team and searching for a full time Development Officer. Our ideal team member would be highly motivated, enjoys engaging with people, innovative, passionate about our mission and customer service. We are looking for a person who will bring new ideas, enthusiasm and professionalism to our mission of supporting Kentucky FFA. You must be a self starter, organized, excellent at time management and a supportive team player.

Our Development Officer will be responsible for:

• Engaging, stewarding and growing current Kentucky FFA donors
• Identifying, prospecting and soliciting new donors
• Managing our digital fundraising strategy and annual fund
• Event planning with a team for events like Kentucky FFA State Convention, Blue & Gold Gala, other events as assigned

The Development Officer will work remotely with travel all around Kentucky. Our ideal candidate would have a college degree in a field related to Agriculture, Marketing or Communications. Fundraising experience is great, but not required.

Salary and benefits are negotiable and based on experience.

If interested, submit cover letter & resume in PDF format to

sheldon.mckinney@kyffa.org by Tuesday, November 1st.

Here are some frequently asked questions about this role.

What is the purpose of this job?

The Development Coordinator manages all aspects of the Kentucky FFA Foundation’s robust annual fund, event fundraising and fund development.

What are the top three things this job should spend the most time on?

1. Donor Cultivation & Fundraising Programs - 50%

• • Using the Kentucky FFA Foundation’s database, cultivate new donors and grow gifts from current donors through a variety of appeals and programs.
  • This currently includes Give FFA Day, annual sponsorships of less than $5,000 and year end giving.

1. Event Planning -25%

• • The lead role in planning and fundraising for the Blue & Gold Gala.
  • Other events that this role will have a part in include Kentucky FFA Foundation events at State Convention, board meetings, potentially regional fundraising events.

1. Donor Stewardship & Communication - 25%

• • Visiting sponsors and donors for development and appreciation events.
  • Ability to communicate the impact of Kentucky FFA Foundation programs and be insightful about opportunities for growth & connection.

What are the top three measurable results this job generates?

1. Increased Revenue

• • Fundraising is data driven work. It’s simple to compare year over year donors trends and the Kentucky FFA Foundation wants to grow.

1. Increase in number and retention of donors to Kentucky FFA

• • The goal is to increase our number of donors while maintaining, or growing, donor retention rate and gifts.

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• • Positive interactions and experiences with all Kentucky FFA Foundation stakeholders including donors, agriculture teachers, FFA members, board members and the agricultural community.

Who are the internal and/or external customers for this job?

Internal customers: Kentucky FFA Foundation staff, KY FFA State Staff, Agriculture Teachers and the KY FFA Foundation Board of Trustees

External customers: Current donors to the Kentucky FFA Foundation, prospective donors, KY agricultural community, KY FFA members

What are some of the daily rewards of this job?

• Working for an incredible organization that is making a positive difference.
• Energetic, creative and positive colleagues who are focused on growing our impact.
• The ability to work from home.
• Travel all across Kentucky to visit with great donors, sponsors and friends of Kentucky FFA.
• The opportunity to continually grow professionally, in a supportive and encouraging work environment that is committed to excellence.

For more information, please contact Executive Director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation, Sheldon McKinney at sheldon.mckinney@kyffa.org or 606-782-4620.