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Title | Development Director |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Background Advocates for the West is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation group based in Boise, Idaho. Our mission is to use law and science to restore streams and watersheds, protect public lands and wildlife, and ensure clean and sustainable communities in the West.
Our team of lawyers and scientists work with conservation groups and activists across the West to demand that federal and state agencies manage our public lands and wildlife properly – and to hold them accountable when they violate environmental laws or ignore science.
We have enjoyed exceptional success and rapid growth in recent years, and are now looking to add an experienced and aggressive Development Director to assist us with the next phase of our organization growth and development.
Basic Function of the Position The Development Director (DD) will work collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED) to design, implement, and direct Advocates for the West’s fund development and marketing operations.
The DD will be responsible for the coordination, management, and implementation of all fund-raising activities, and manage related information systems. The DD’s primary function is to provide direct top-level support for developing and carrying out a full range of fund-raising and capacity building activities of the organization. This position is considered part of the executive management team and will have commensurate responsibility related to strategic planning and organizational development.
Major Responsibilities Fund Development (approximately 50% of the time)
Communications (approximately 20% of the time)
Supervision and Management of Relevant Staff/Volunteers (20% of the time)
Organizational (10% of the time)
Supervision and Guidance The Development Director functions under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. The DD is expected to carry out most job functions independently. Performance evaluation is based upon successfully meeting objectives to be agreed upon between ED and DD. Evaluation of the position will be provided bi-annually.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation $50,000+ dependent upon experience. Health insurance provided. Three weeks of paid combined vacation/sick leave.
Status Full-time salaried position based in Boise, ID.
Application Process Accepting applications through July 2010. Submit resume and cover letter, plus references, via email to: hiring@advocateswest.org. No phone calls, please. |