Development Director

~ The North Coast Land Conservancy will serve as a resource for Northwestern Oregon coastal communities and landowners to conserve and protect land in perpetuity for its ecological and cultural values. ~

North Coast Land Conservancy has been working since 1986 to conserve and connect the landscape of the North Oregon Coast. We work to ensure that this extraordinary region is a place where healthy communities of people, plants and wildlife can all thrive.

Position Overview 

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on coastal conservation is the foundation of this position. The primary responsibility of the Development Director is to communicate his or her passion for conservation to a strategic audience in order to raise the operational funding necessary for NCLC to achieve its mission: to conserve the natural lands and wildlife of the Oregon Coast, forever.

The Development Director focuses the majority of his or her time on building meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors for North Coast Land Conservancy. The Development Director will ask individuals, foundations and businesses directly for cash and in kind donations.

The fundraising program is supported by volunteers and board members with whom the Development Director will work closely and support during the donor stewardship process.

Responsibilities

I. Fundraising (65%)

• Provide leadership to the organizations ability to fund operations
• Identifies, cultivates, and stewards individual relationships and strategic partnerships with donors, Staff, Board members, prospects, community members, businesses, and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals outlined in the 3-year Development Plan
• Coordinates and implements annual/semi-annual fundraising campaign
• Responsible for expanding membership and increasing donations
• Implements effective membership recruitment strategies
• Plans and implements Planned Giving Program
• Coordinates foundation support, including grant writing and reporting related to NCLC's programmatic needs and capacity building
• Prepares three-year fundraising plan
• Prepare for and solicit gifts at all levels
• Recruit and train volunteers for soliciting prospects
• Coordinate with Executive Director to develop reports for Board and annual meetings
• Supervise and ensure accurate and current donor data systems
• Ensure there is cross-training with other staff on donor data systems

II. Public Outreach (25%)

• Provide staff support to the volunteer driven public outreach activities, including public relations, promotions and special events (major donor functions, events and tours, etc.)
• Represent North Coast Land Conservancy at appropriate functions
• Coordinate with Communications staff on the preparation of promotional materials (annual report, newsletters, major donor items and brochures)
• Ensure NCLC's brand is being clearly featured in PR and outreach materials
• Maintain involvement with external organizations and professional groups that may provide continuing education or build long-term relationships with potential donors/supporters

III. Administration (10%)

• Supervise the fundraising file system/database
• Participate in Board meetings
• Staff the Major Gifts Committee and Outreach Committee
• Prepare Fundraising and Public Outreach program needs for annual budget
• Make recommendations to the Executive Director for potential Board or advisory council members whom would advance fundraising goals
• Carry out other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• Outgoing and friendly personality with the ability to meet new people easily and quickly earn confidence
• Very comfortable with speaking one on one and in person with people about donating money
• A genuine enthusiasm and passion for private voluntary land conservation
• Appreciation of diverse land issues and landowner views
• Background in fundraising, planning, marketing, public outreach
• Generalists with expertise or experience in a variety of these areas will be preferred, as will people with experience with non-profits or land trusts
• A self-starter with the ability to initiate and follow through on new programs or projects and meet new people in order to achieve Land Trust goals
• Ability to work with and through committees to develop and implement fundraising programs
• Experience in and willingness to enlist and work with volunteers
• Excellent communication and organizing skills
• Ability to work among people of diverse backgrounds

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your resume and cover letter, attention Katie Voelke.

No phone calls please.