Development Director (Non-profit Aftercare)

POSITION
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) has established a Development Director position, which is initially available on a remote, part-time contract basis. There is the potential ABOUT THE RRP
The RRP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, incorporated in 2010. The core of our mission is “a market-based approach to aftercare,” meaning that we promote the Thoroughbred ex-racehorse (OTTB) to both the competitive and recreational equestrian, encouraging them to choose the breed over other popular breeds, and thereby increasing demand for racehorses as riding horses when their racing careers conclude. The Thoroughbred Makeover is our flagship program, where trainers apply to participate and acquire a recently-retired Thoroughbred to train over the course of 10 months toward the event at the Kentucky Horse Park every October. The Makeover is the most lucrative Thoroughbred training competition in the world, offering over $100,000 of prize money, 10 disciplines, and attracting hundreds of participants each year from over 40 states and provinces. Although best known for the Makeover, the RRP also produces the quarterly Off-Track Thoroughbred Magazine, educational content and resources, a line of branded merchandise and apparel, demonstrations, clinics and seminars, is a partner in the OTTB United mobile app, and hosts a website with free OTTB listings and additional resources.
OBJECTIVE
The RRP has made it a strategic priority to increase its visibility amongst key demographics in order to further its charitable mission and strengthen its donor base. This position will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive development strategy, activating opportunities for racing industry outreach, and supporting the executive director to maximize opportunities for speaking engagements, media representation, etc. The ideal candidate is familiar with the work of the RRP, has proven development experience, and an established network within the Thoroughbred racing industry. Any additional experience in public relations, marketing, and communications, will give the candidate an advantage in this position. This is a leadership position which will integrate into an established team of passionate professionals, providing support and guidance to existing communications and development staff. This is estimated to be a 60 to 80 hour a month contract with the potential for expansion for the right candidate. The contractor is responsible for furnishing/maintaining their own software licenses, equipment, and any other resources necessary to fulfil the scope of work. This position requires travel approximately 10-20% of the time and availability to attend the Thoroughbred Makeover the week of October 10th, 2022 is required.
SELECTION
We are accepting resumes through February 28th, 2022 and expect to select a candidate by the end of March. Please email your resume, references, and a letter of interest to executive director, Kirsten Green at kgreen@therrp.org.