Director of Parks Foundation

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

4d • $30,000 - $46,000

About The Position

The Fort Wayne Park Foundation is seeking a motivated, strategic, and community-minded Director to advance its mission of providing private, independent support for the City of Fort Wayne’s parks system through philanthropy and advocacy. The Director will strengthen community partnerships, cultivate donor relationships, and support fundraising initiatives that benefit the parks and community.

This is a flexible, part-time contractual position of up to 20 hours per week. Hybrid or work-from-home arrangements are negotiable. Compensation is $30,000–$46,000. The position reports to the Parks Foundation Board and is anticipated to start in January 2027; it will not begin before January 2027. This contractual position is with the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, not the City of Fort Wayne.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency in the role.
• Strong communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to connect with people and turn ideas into action.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, public relations, or marketing is preferred.
• Knowledge of the local philanthropic community.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Partner with the Foundation Board to develop and achieve fundraising goals.
• Establish and manage donor engagement, planned giving, and fundraising programs.
• Represent the Foundation and develop relationships with community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support Foundation operations, financial coordination, and Board activities.
• Help advance initiatives that strengthen and support Fort Wayne’s parks system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director