KANSAS HEARTLAND AREA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Development and Planned Giving
Catholic Diocese of Wichita
Posted June 4, 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is seeking an outstanding self-motivated individual to serve as Director of Development and Planned Giving. This individual serves as the senior leader responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all philanthropic initiatives within the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. Guided by strong Catholic values, the mission of the Diocese of Wichita and Stewardship as a Way of Life, this individual promotes a culture of stewardship and generosity across parishes, schools, and ministries. The Director oversees fundraising programs, donor relations, capital campaigns, and planned giving efforts to support the spiritual and financial vitality of the Diocese.
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Click here to view the full description and to apply.
Director of Development
Starkey, Inc.
Posted June 1, 2026​
Starkey, Inc. is seeking a proven and mission-driven Director of Development to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising program that advances our mission of promoting independence for people with intellectual disabilities. This leadership role works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Starkey Foundation to drive sustainable funding, strengthen donor relationships, and oversee successful special events and development initiatives.
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If you are a driven fundraising professional who is passionate about making an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Send a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements today to cclothier@starkey.org! Click here to view the full job description and to learn more about Starkey, Inc. and our mission, visit starkey.org.
Vice President of Advancement
Flint Hills Technical College
Posted May 11, 2026
Flint Hills Technical College is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused leader to serve as Vice President of Advancement. This position leads the fundraising and development efforts of the Flint Hills Technical College Foundation and plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the college through donor engagement, community partnerships, grant development, alumni relations, and strategic fundraising initiatives.
The Vice President of Advancement is responsible for the coordination of all development and fundraising activities of the Foundation for the benefit of Flint Hills Technical College. This position provides strategic leadership, management, oversight, and evaluation of development activities designed to increase private and corporate support, including the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.
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The Vice President works collaboratively with college employees, Foundation Board members, alumni, donors, community leaders, and business partners to strengthen relationships and maximize the college’s ability to serve the community. This is an on-site position.
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​Click here to view the full description. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu.
Director of Strategy and Impact Investing
Wichita Foundation
Posted May 8, 2026
The Wichita Foundation is seeking a strategic and execution -oriented leader to serve as Director of Strategy and
Impact Investing . This role sits at the center of the Foundation’s work, ensuring that strategic priorities translate
into meaningful, measurable community impact. The Director will oversee programmatic work, including
grantmaking and initiatives, while helping the organi zation build strong systems for performance, learning, and
alignment. This leader will also play a key role in advancing the Foundation’s use of impact investing and financial
tools to complement traditional grantmaking and drive community outcomes.
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Click here to view the full description. Please send your resume, cover letter, including salary requirement, and references to karin@sabeyconsulting.com.
Director of Communications
Wichita Foundation
Posted May 8, 2026
The Wichita Foundation is seeking a creative and strategic leader to serve as Director of Communications. This
full-time job is a hands -on leadership role responsible for shaping the Foundation’s voice while also producing
high-quality content across platforms.
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Click here to view the full description. Please send your resume, cover letter, including salary requirement, and references to karin@sabeyconsulting.com.
Development & Audience Services Coordinator
Wichita Symphony
Posted May 5, 2026
The Development & Audience Services Coordinator sits at the intersection of development operations, patron and donor services, and frontline fundraising support, with primary responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and responsiveness of fundraising revenue-related administrative functions.
The role supports contributed and earned revenue efforts by managing daily transactions (ticketing and donations), maintaining the integrity of the Symphony’s CRM database, and delivering timely, high-quality donor acknowledgment and stewardship. As a primary point of contact for patrons, the position also plays a critical role in shaping a patron experience that reflects the mission of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra (WSO). In addition to administrative execution, the role contributes to fundraising outcomes by supporting event logistics, coordinating donor communications, and assisting with basic cultivation and solicitation activities.
This is a highly detail-oriented, customer-facing role that requires strong communication skills, professionalism and warmth, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event driven environment. Candidates with transferable skills from hospitality, customer support, or administrative office roles (especially in nonprofit organizations) are encouraged to apply.
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Click here to view the full description. Please email a resume and contact information for three professional references to jobs@wso.org. Please list the subject line as “Last Name – Development & Audience Services Coordinator.” PDF recommended.
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