Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 7 hours ago
Development Officer (Iowa)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expPheasants Forever and Quail Forever is dedicated to advancing conservation efforts, and they are seeking a Development Officer to enhance their philanthropic support. The role focuses on cultivating funding relationships and executing strategic fundraising initiatives to increase organizational revenue and diversify funding streams.
Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Drive organization’s strategic and science-based mission delivery priorities forward
Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit philanthropic support from donors, strategic partners, and other funders focused on $10,000+ gifts
Build, manage, and maintain a portfolio of 125-150 major gift and leadership gift prospects and supporters
Work cross-functionally to execute and deliver Major Gift Fundraising Strategies
Identify and pursue foundations and corporate entities whose funding priorities are consistent with our mission
Actively lead and participate in partner and donor cultivation activities
Use CRM and other software for the purpose of managing relationships, scheduling appointments, engaging supporters, researching supporters, delivering events, and reporting expenses
Develop initiatives consistent with the organization’s strategies that inspire new private, corporate, foundation, and government funding opportunities
Maintain positive relationships with team members and supporters
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Overnight travel involved using personal vehicle, rental vehicle, and commercial air
Qualification
Required
A strong passion for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's mission
B.A. or B.S. degree or higher with significant relevant business development, fundraising, conservation delivery, partnership development, or commensurate sales experience
Experience cultivating, developing, securing, and stewarding successful philanthropic relationships
An energetic, well organized, and detail-oriented self-starter
Superior interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
Superb written and oral communication skills with ability to convey the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever mission
Demonstrated ability to lead and coach effectively
Overnight travel involved using personal vehicle, rental vehicle, and commercial air
Preferred
Strong fundraising skills preferred in the area of major gift cultivation, foundation appeals, grant writing, campaign fundraising, and planned giving
A minimum of three years of experience in successful fundraising, partnership development, and/or proven sales experience is preferred
Company
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$74.15MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNFWF
2024-10-29Grant· $73.95M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Vetter
President and CEO
James Koerber
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-28
2025-07-26
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