Campaign Fundraising Director – (1099)
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Job Summary
Campaign Fundraising Director Visionaries & Student Visionaries of the Year (1099)
About This Opportunity:
Ark Resource Group is partnering with a leading national nonprofit organization to identify a Campaign Fundraising Director to lead the Visionaries of the Year & Student Visionaries of the Year campaigns across South Florida.
This is not a traditional fundraising role.
This is a high-energy relationship-driven campaign where you will work directly with emerging leaders young professionals and student candidates to help them compete in a fast-paced fundraising competitionbuilding teams securing sponsorships and driving mission impact.
If you thrive in a competitive social and community-driven environment this role puts you at the center of it.
What Youll Be Driving:
Campaign Leadership
- Lead the execution of Visionaries & Student Visionaries fundraising campaigns
- Guide candidates (young professionals & students) through structured fundraising competitions
- Drive revenue growth through team-based and peer-to-peer fundraising efforts
Relationship & Network Development
- Build partnerships with local businesses sponsors schools and community leaders
- Recruit high-potential campaign candidates and team participants
- Expand campaign visibility across Miami-Dade and Broward markets
Coaching & Mentorship
- Coach candidates on fundraising strategies outreach and storytelling
- Support participants in building their own fundraising teams and networks
- Provide ongoing guidance to maximize engagement and results
Event & Community Engagement
- Coordinate campaign events kickoff meetings and recognition celebrations
- Represent the organization at networking events and community functions
- Create a strong visible presence in the local market
Strategy & Execution
- Develop and manage campaign timelines goals and performance tracking
- Ensure campaigns exceed fundraising targets through active engagement and follow-up
- Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging and mission delivery
What Were Looking For:
- 58 years of experience in fundraising sales business development or event-driven roles
- Strong ability to connect with young professionals students and community leaders
- Experience in competitive fundraising sponsorship sales or event-based campaigns (highly preferred)
- Proven track record of hitting or exceeding revenue or engagement goals
- High energy outgoing personality and strong networking skills
- Ability to coach motivate and lead others toward performance goals
- Self-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
Requirements
Required Skills:
- Peer-to-peer fundraising or sales-driven campaign experience
- Relationship building and community engagement
- Public speaking and group facilitation
- Event planning and execution
- Sponsorship development and partnership management
- Coaching mentoring and team leadership
- Time management and multi-campaign coordination
- Performance tracking and goal management
Work Environment & Expectations:
- Hybrid role with frequent local travel and in-person engagement
- Evening and weekend availability required during campaign cycles
- High interaction with candidates volunteers and community stakeholders
Compensation:
- 1099 Contract
- Performance-driven compensation structure (base incentives may be available depending on experience)
- Strong upside based on campaign success and partnerships secured
Why This Role Is Different:
- Work directly with future leaders and influencers in the community
- Be part of a competitive high-visibility fundraising campaign
- Build meaningful connections across business education and nonprofit sectors
- Opportunity to grow campaigns in one of the most dynamic markets in the U.S.
Benefits
About Ark Resource Group:
Ark Resource Group is a South Floridabased workforce partner connecting professionals with mission-driven organizations and growing businesses. We specialize in sourcing high-impact talent across nonprofit administrative and leadership roles while supporting long-term career development.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
This opportunity is presented in partnership with an organization committed to diversity equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Applicant Consent & Liability Waiver:
By applying you acknowledge that Ark Resource Group is acting as a sourcing and recruitment partner. All final hiring decisions compensation and employment terms are determined by the hiring organization.
Required Skills:
What Youll Be Responsible For: Fundraising Leadership Lead and execute peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns (Light The Night) Drive revenue growth by securing corporate sponsorships and major gifts Identify and cultivate high-value donors and community partners Relationship Development Build strong relationships with local business leaders sponsors and philanthropists Represent the organization at networking events community functions and donor meetings Expand presence across Miami-Dade Broward and Palm Beach markets Team & Volunteer Leadership Manage and mentor Campaign Development staff Recruit train and support volunteer leaders and committees Create a high-performance goal-oriented team culture Strategy & Execution Develop and execute annual fundraising plans Monitor campaign performance and adjust strategies to exceed goals Collaborate with internal teams to align mission messaging and outreach What Were Looking For: Bachelors Degree (preferred) 7 years of experience in fundraising sales business development or nonprofit leadership Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals Strong network in South Florida (corporate or community connections highly preferred) Experience leading teams and managing high-level relationships Highly motivated self-driven and comfortable in a performance-based environment Work Environment & Expectations: Hybrid role with local travel (up to 30%) Must be available for occasional evenings and events High visibility role within the South Florida community Compensation: 1099 Contract (structure may include base performance incentives depending on experience) Compensation aligned with fundraising results partnerships secured and campaign success Why This Role Stands Out: Direct impact on life-saving initiatives High-level exposure to influential community and corporate leaders Opportunity to build and scale fundraising efforts in a major market Flexible structure with strong earning potential About Ark Resource Group: Ark Resource Group is a South Floridabased workforce partner connecting professionals with mission-driven organizations and growing businesses. We specialize in identifying high-impact talent across nonprofit administrative and leadership roles while supporting long-term career growth.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree (preferred)7 years of experience in fundraising sales business development or nonprofit leadershipProven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goalsStrong network in South Florida (corporate or community connections highly preferred)Experience leading teams and managing high-level relationshipsHighly motivated self-driven and comfortable in a performance-based environment
