Open Positions: Director of Development

Position Overview

Native Plant Trust is seeking its next director of Development to lead the organization's fundraising and donor stewardship programs during an exciting time of renewal and planned growth.

The director of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding Native Plant Trust’s fundraising and donor relations strategy, strengthening philanthropic systems and operations, and ensuring the organization has the current and future philanthropic support needed to fulfill its mission. Reporting to the chief executive officer, the director of Development partners closely with the board of trustees, development staff, program leadership, volunteers, and philanthropic partners to build an integrated, mission-aligned development function that supports the organization’s next phase of impact and growth.

The director of Development leads all philanthropic and donor engagement activities, including the donor circles program (Supporters, Sustainers, and Conservation Circle), major gifts, annual fund campaigns, planned giving, institutional partnerships, and donor stewardship. As a critical organizational leader and decision maker, this role balances strategic leadership with active relationship management, ensuring strong and sustained growth in philanthropic revenue, optimized development operations, a cohesive and rewarding donor experience, and high visibility of Native Plant Trust’s impact within the philanthropic community.

For the complete job description, candidate profile, and salary details, please see the position profile at DSG | Koya, which has been exclusively retained for this engagement. The search team is being led by Anne McCarthy, Liz Lombard, and Angie Sessoms.

To Express Interest

Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out the Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at
nativeplanttrust_DOD@dsgco.com. All inquiries are strictly confidential.