Development Director

Colorado-based conservation organization seeks a full-time Development Director to attain financial support and resources necessary to execute our mission to protect wildlife and wild lands in the Rockies.

Position Overview:

The Development Director works with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to plan and execute fundraising strategies and monitor progress toward $850,000 annual revenue goal. The Development Director supports the Executive Director and Board of Directors in cultivating and soliciting memberships, major gifts from individuals, sponsorships from corporations, and grants from foundations and government agencies.

The Development Director will be responsible for fundraising via one-on-one meetings with donors, telephone solicitations, grantwriting, direct mail, online giving, special events, and public presentations. S/he is responsible for providing leadership and direction to staff so they can support the organization's development and marketing efforts. The Development Director works collaboratively with the Executive Director and Conservation Director to strategize, establish and execute plans.

Responsibilities::

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to the Development and Communications Coordinator

Budget Responsibilities:

• Control fundraising expenditures against fundraising budget.

Relationships:

• Internal: Maintain contact with the board of directors, staff and volunteers.
• External: Maintain contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, and others as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge of principles related to fundraising, marketing, communication and public relations; strategic planning and partnership development.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Concentration in management, communications, nonprofit management, or other related discipline preferred. CFRE designation preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible growth and experience preferred in the area of resource development and marketing; demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control expenses, experience with conservation or animal welfare related fundraising considered a plus. Experience with donor management database such as Raisers' Edge or Salesforce a plus.

Applicants must possess:

• Strong communications skills, including written, oral, listening, and public speaking.
• Commitment to taking on a leadership role in the organization.
• A passion for the organization's mission. Capacity to clearly articulate that mission and inspire others.
• Strong planning, monitoring, time management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Passion for networking and relationship-building.
• Demonstrated successful fundraising track record.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and comparable to other mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Applications must specify a required salary range for consideration. We offer a competitive benefits package including group health insurance, paid time off, sabbatical, and bus/rail pass. Center for Native Ecosystems offers a dynamic work environment and is committed to workplace diversity.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, required salary range and 3 references. Applications must be received by August 22, 2011. No phone calls or office visits. Send inquiries Attn: Development Director Search Committee.

Rocky Mountain Wild
1536 Wynkoop St., Suite 303
Denver CO 80202