Development Director

Earn a good salary while helping an underserved population,
as you work from home!

KayT, a minivan home on wheels recipient, Spring 2021. Sponsored by Nomadland Productions.

Join our team of kind and talented staff, trustees, and volunteers to help people on the edge of homelessness. At Homes On Wheels Alliance, Inc. (HOWA), a 501(C)3 charitable nonprofit organization, we combine our vision, experience, and hard work to help others in the mobile community. As the Development Director, you will meet, collaborate, and accomplish great things with some inspiring American nomads who live on the road. Your fundraising successes will support programs that enhance connections within the community and assist its most vulnerable members who depend on their “homes on wheels” for safety and security!

Our Company:

HOWA began almost 3 years ago. We are young, focused and growing fast! Bob Wells, a Co-Founder and the President of our Board of Trustees, is author of a best- seller about the nomadic life, co-star in the Oscar winning movie, “Nomadland”, and owner of CheapRVLiving. Our Executive Director, Suanne Carlson, is HOWA’s other Co-Founder, after a previous career in higher education.

Spring 2021 We Care Event. Nomads in need received $50 each. Sponsored by Pahrump Walmart.

• Our organization is successful because of the good work and dedication of our staff, trustees, and volunteers.
• We encourage everyone to share their talents and ideas about how to help for our clients without fear of criticism.
• Our teams’ happiness is a priority. We strive for a healthy balance between working hours and personal time.

This Position:

Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) where thousands camp together and many attend classes to learn basic nomadic-living skills. Lectric eBikes was a sponsor in Jan 2020.

We are interested in an experienced Development Director who is looking for a challenging career. The successful candidate must have:

• At least a Bachelor’s in business, marketing, OR nonprofit leadership with a strong emphasis on successful fundraising.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working for a nonprofit.
• Proven successes in fundraising, including Planned and Major Gifts.
• Grant writing abilities and evidence of previously awarded grants.
• Social media skills, online community outreach, campaign creation (FaceBook, YouTube and Google).
• Lived as a nomad for at least 2 consecutive months without amenities (boon docking, dispersed camping).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

HOWA volunteers for the Women’s RTR, Jan 2019. Sponsored by CheapRVLiving.

Salary is $60,000 per year.