Fractional Executive Director, St Louis

Pawsperity•Kansas City, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Pawsperity is expanding its nonprofit dog grooming school model from Kansas City to St. Louis. The Fractional Executive Director, St. Louis will lead the launch of the second location, including oversight of a $10 million capital campaign, acquisition of a facility or property, formation of a Steering Committee, and cultivation of key relationships in St. Louis. The position serves as Pawsperity’s primary contact for Kansas City leadership throughout the launch and as the organization’s public face in the St. Louis community. The role coordinates local fundraising and development with fundraising and communications partners, cultivates relationships with foundations, workforce development boards, and government funding sources, and organizes donor meetings and fundraising events. It also manages the $965,000 general revenue budget, develops volunteer support, represents Pawsperity at community and media events, and reports launch progress, operations, and strategic decisions to the Board of Directors and Kansas City leadership. The role is remote, with travel to St. Louis and Kansas City as needed, and is scheduled for 25–30 hours per week from January 1, 2026, through May 30, 2027.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, event planning, or fundraising.
Proven experience launching or scaling a new program, site, or organization, including navigating licensing, regulatory, and start-up operational requirements.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and community partnership development.
Experience building and developing volunteer teams in a start-up or high-growth environment.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the organization to donors, media, and community stakeholders.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple work streams in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel between St. Louis and Kansas City as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard nonprofit management and database software.
Deep commitment to helping families exit poverty and belief that vocational training and life-skills education are pathways to self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate monthly fundraising events and dinners for potential donors.
Help create and manage a volunteer advisory council.
Manage the General Revenue Budget of $965,000.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Kansas City leadership throughout the launch phase, providing regular progress updates and escalating risks or roadblocks as needed.
Coordinate with the fundraising firm, grant writers, graphic designer, and marketing specialist to execute a local St. Louis fundraising strategy involving individual donors, corporate partners, and grants.
Cultivate relationships with St. Louis-area foundations, workforce development boards, and government funding sources, and coordinate donor meetings for the Executive Director and Pawsperity CEO.
Serve as Pawsperity’s primary spokesperson and public face in the St. Louis community.
Work closely with Pawsperity referral agencies and wrap-around support.
Represent Pawsperity at community events, networking functions, and media opportunities to build local awareness and support.
Keep the Board of Directors and Kansas City leadership informed through regular reports and presentations on launch progress, operations, and strategic decisions.
Lead the launch of Pawsperity’s second location, including oversight of a $10 million capital campaign, facility or property acquisition, Steering Committee formation, and cultivation of key St. Louis relationships.