Development Director

~ The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League is a chapter-based, nonprofit grassroots organization with a 31-year track record of successful strategic action campaigns. ~

League policies are created through collaboration between the talented, hardworking staff and the dedicated grassroots Board of Directors.

Position Overview

The League is seeking to hire a Development Director to work with the staff, board and chapters to expand memberships and major donors. The Development Director will report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Creation and implementation of annual fundraising plans.
• Work with the Executive Director and project coordinators to seek and maintain foundation support, corporate contributions and major donations.
• Coordination of special fundraising events.
• Communication and liaison among staff, board members and chapter members.
• Outreach to all League chapters: membership renewal, chapter membership drives and chapter fundraising activities.
• Development of clear, effective written and oral presentations on the League's mission and campaigns.

Qualifications

• The principal qualification of the League's Development Director is the ability to develop and nurture personal relationships.
• The DD must be a self-starter.
• The DD should be visionary and creative.
• The DD must exhibit strong communication skills in both oral and written discourse.
• Computer skills are necessary.
• The League prefers experience in non-profit or fundraising work.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your letter of interest, two employer references and a resume to Louis Zeller, Executive Director.