WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Donors

• Build and manage a diverse portfolio of 100 donors (individual, foundation, and corporate donors to raise $500,000-$1M annually in revenue.
• Implement and track data-driven, relationship-based, precision-fundraising engagement plans for each managed account.
• Connect and empathize with donors while also communicating the organization's mission and work.
• Collaborate with the board of directors, colleagues, Network partners, the Annual Fund and Database Manager, and communication and marketing colleagues as necessary to cultivate relationships.
• Provide support and strategic advice to leadership in their engagement with donors, including customized donor-centric presentation materials.
• Utilize SalesForce for donor tracking and planning.
• Strategize and manage mid-level donor engagement, cultivating donors as a pipeline for major gifts.
• Cultivate relationships with major gift donors, foundations, and corporate partners to enhance support, while also creating profiles for high-potential individuals and corporate partners.

Grants

• Write compelling grant proposals that align with the organization's priorities and requirements.
• Identify relevant grant opportunities and understand the funding priorities of different nonprofit foundations.
• Manage the grant application process from start to finish, including tracking deadlines and ensuring all requirements are met.
• Develop strategic approaches to securing grants, including identifying innovative funding sources and partnerships.

Programs, Events & Fundraising

• Implement data-driven fundraising plans for each account.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our programs, campaigns, events, and fundraising/marketing themes and priorities.
• Translate complex and technical science into compelling and inspiring messages for a lay audience.
• Collaborate with staff and board members to grasp program priorities and focus.
• When appropriate, assist with the planning and execution of special events designed to engage donors and prospective donors.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have a passion for biodiversity, conservation, and nature.
• You have at least a bachelor's degree in social work, communications, business administration or another relevant field.
• You have 5 years of fundraising experience with similar responsibilities.
• You understand dynamics of fundraising in a non-profit affiliate or network model.
• You have a demonstrated record of success in generating commitments from donors and corporate partners.
• You have a demonstrated record of success with securing grants from mid-size to large foundations.
• You have knowledge and command in building relationships with current and prospective donors in-person and online.
• You enjoy writing and are organized.
• You are self-motivated and disciplined to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• You enjoy connecting with people and have strong interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals.
• You want to be part of a highly productive, collaborative, and busy team.
• You can travel regionally and nationally and work extended hours, including weekends and evenings when necessary.
• You are proficient with MS Office and have Salesforce or similar CRM experience.