Capital Campaign Manager

Position Details

• Manage campaign timelines, milestones, and project plans to ensure initiatives stay on track
• Cook up and coordinate campaign committees, meetings, and communications among staff, volunteers, and leadership
• Organize fundraising activities and track campaign progress, assignments, and key deadlines
• Plan and execute donor events, celebrations, and community engagement opportunities
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, venues, and other campaign partners
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for campaign leadership and stakeholders
• Maintain organized systems, records, and processes that support campaign success
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment, efficiency, and a positive experience for donors, volunteers, and community partners

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Three to five years of experience in project management, nonprofit administration, event management, campaign coordination, or a related field
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder communications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management tools, and CRM/database systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, leadership, vendors, and community partners
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly accountable
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) is a plus
• Experience supporting nonprofit fundraising or capital campaigns preferred
• Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising reporting preferred
• Experience working with volunteer committees and community stakeholder preferred

Work Environment & Employment Requirements

• Ability to travel to Asheville, NC, at least once per month
• Flexibility to support occasional events and campaign deadlines outside regular business hours
• Successful completion of background and motor vehicle records checks
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, transport, and set up event materials and office supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, STD, and LTD
• Access to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account with 1.5% employer match after 1 year of service
• 13 paid holidays to rest, recharge, and adventure
• One complimentary domestic Outward Bound course
• Access to outdoor industry pro deals
• Annual professional development funds to support your learning and career growth
• Dog friendly office

Compensation

• $70,000 - $80,000 Annually (DOE)

Equal Opportunity & Anti-Harassment

• North Carolina Outward Bound School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Accessibility & Accommodation

• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where both current and future employees can thrive.
• Employees may request reasonable accommodation at any time to support the performance of essential job functions.
• The organization is committing to working collaboratively with employees to ensure they have the support and environment needed to succeed.