KANSAS HEARTLAND AREA JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Development Director
Rainbows
Posted September 9, 2026
The Development Director is responsible for securing and growing annual fund contributions and mid-level donor gifts to support the organization's mission and strategic priorities. This position cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual donors through meaningful engagement and relationship-building activities. The Development Director develops and executes fundraising strategies to increase donor retention, acquisition, and philanthropic support. Working closely with the Vice President of Philanthropy, this role assists with fundraising initiatives, campaigns, donor events, and other development activities that advance revenue goals.
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Director of Campaign Management
EmberHope
Posted September 2, 2026
EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an
employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values.
The Director of Campaign Management is responsible for planning, executing, and managing fundraising campaigns that support the organization's mission and strategic goals. This role leads campaign strategy, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and project management to ensure fundraising initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and achieve revenue targets. The Campaign Manager collaborates closely with leadership, development staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners to cultivate relationships and inspire philanthropic support.
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CEO/Director of Development
Kansas Historical Foundation
Posted August 31, 2026
The Kansas Historical Foundation is more than your typical nonprofit—our sole responsibility is to support the Kansas Historical Society’s mission, its storytellers, preservationists, and champions of the people, places, and events that have shaped our state. From preserving irreplaceable artifacts to inspiring future generations through education and research, our support of the Kansas Historical Society connects Kansans to their past in ways that inform the future.
We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven CEO/Director of Development to help fuel that mission. If you’re energized by building meaningful connections, growing impactful fundraising programs, and making a visible difference in a community—this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and leave a legacy.
As our CEO/Director of Development, you will be the driving force behind the Foundation’s fundraising success. You’ll partner with leadership, staff, and board members to grow philanthropic support and expand our reach across Kansas and beyond.
Click here to view the full job description. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to Caryn Kramer, 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615-1099: email kshs.membership@ks.gov
Director of Gift and Estate Planning
The Salvation Army of Kansas and Western Missouri
Posted August 27, 2026
The Director of Gift and Estate Planning is a hybrid position that combines on-site and remote work. This position may be based in Wichita, Emporia, Hutchinson, Pittsburg, Topeka, or Manhattan, Kansas. The final work location will be determined based on the location of the selected candidate.
Job Objective: Identify prospects and build relationships to cultivate, solicit, close, and steward planned gifts. Help donors consider planned giving options to maximize their personal goals while providing for The Salvation Army. Be a resource to major gifts staff, professional advisors, officers, and corps development staff in assigned area.
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Please email Bridget Mersmann at afpkansasheartland@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!