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Conservation International · 5 hours ago

Senior Director of Development (Remote - Northeast)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

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Non ProfitWildlife Conservation

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Responsibilities

Raise at least $1,500,000 in the initial 18 months and grow the portfolio to $2-3 million annually in the first three years. A current portfolio exists but the successful candidate will be unafraid to seek out new potential donors and grow those relationships.

Build and manage a portfolio of up to 125 major gift donors (a mix of current donors and prospects) to contribute to overall organization fundraising. Objective: complete at least 15 gift solicitations of at least $50,000 in the first 18 months.

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for donors and prospects to raise awareness of CI’s mission and broaden CI’s funding base, increasing portfolio productivity to meet annual and multi-year revenue goals.

Engage donors through in-person or virtual visits (at least 100 per year), collaborate with CI program staff, mailings, emails, etc., to advance solicitation efforts.

Organize small cultivation and revenue-generating events in collaboration with the Donor Experience and Communications team on event design and Individual Giving leadership on fundraising strategy to support existing and new donor engagement and flexible funding goals.

Qualification

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Major Gifts SolicitationFundraising StrategyFundraising SoftwareNonprofit Experience

Required

Seven to ten or more years of related work experience directly soliciting major gifts.

Demonstrated track record of successfully cultivating and securing significant gifts from assigned prospects.

Experience working with volunteer leadership in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects.

Self-starter, can work independently, and has impeccable professional integrity. A team player with a competitive nature.

Proficient in fundraising software and systems.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred

Experience working with a global nonprofit.

Company

Conservation International

Glassdoor

3.8

Conservation International is a financially accountable and transparent organization that empowers societies to responsibly care for nature.

Founded in 1987

Arlington, Virginia, USA

501-1,000 employees

http://www.conservation.org

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