Conservation International · 2 hours ago
Senior Director, Development
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years exp
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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.
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. Objectives; complete at least 15 gift solicitations of at least $50,000 in the first 18 months.
Maintain up-to-date revenue projections toward annual revenue goals in collaboration with Development Leadership.
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), collaboration with CI program staff, mailings, emails, etc. to advance solicitation efforts.
Organize small cultivation and revenue-generating events in collaboration with Donor Experience and Communications team on event design and the Sr. Director of Inclusive Philanthropy on fundraising strategy to support existing and new donor engagement and flexible funding goals.
Steward existing donors via written reports and in-person briefings as appropriate.
Maintain up-to-date records of moves management activity in Raiser’s Edge and provide monthly and ad-hoc progress reports to Development Leadership.
Utilize internal and external research to identify high-net-worth individuals new to CI.
Work closely with senior development staff and Relationship Managers of Leadership Council members to identify and cultivate new donors.
Partner with CI field and program staff to foster deeper relationships with donors.
As needed, work with partner organizations in the local community as part of donor relationship building.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten or more years of related work experience in directly soliciting major gifts.
Demonstrated track record of successfully cultivating and securing significant gifts of $100K or more from assigned prospects.
Experience working with volunteer leadership in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects.
Success in this position requires a person who is a self-starter, can work independently, and has impeccable professional integrity and confidence.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Success in this position is also dependent on the person having a deep interest in the environment and being highly motivated, committed to teamwork and individual achievement, professional in demeanor, flexible, organized, and forward-thinking.
Professionalism, knowledge of protocol, and discretion.
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Proficient in fundraising software and systems.
Preferred
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Experience working with an international nonprofit.
Company
Conservation International
Conservation International is a financially accountable and transparent organization that empowers societies to responsibly care for nature.
501-1,000 employees
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Funding
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2022-04-12Grant· undefined
Leadership Team
Bambi Semroc
Senior Vice President Center for Sustainable Lands & Waters
Kristen Walker-Painemilla
Senior Vice President, Center for Communities & Conservation
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