Job Title: Director of Development
Position reports to: President, Friends of the Earth
Position Location: Washington, DC
Friends of the Earth-United States is fighting to defend the environment and create a healthy and just world. We're hard-hitting, progressive environmental advocates who pull no punches and speak truth to power. It's an approach that has worked for four decades to produce important victories that have protected our planet and its people.
In accomplishing our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world values people and the environment. Our campaign tools include incisive policy analysis, grassroots mobilization, a robust media presence, and an energetic and aggressive staff.
Our 40 years of work in the United States is amplified by Friends of the Earth International, the world's largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 76 national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent.
Friends of the Earth-U.S. has offices in Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA.
Basic Function
Friends of the Earth-United States is a progressive environmental advocacy organization seeking an energetic team member to lead all aspects of development. The candidate will work closely with the President to secure and expand the organization’s $4.5 million budget. The development director will oversee the positions of Foundations Director, Donor Services Manager and Development Associate.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time exempt position based in Washington, D.C. that reports to the President of Friends of the Earth.
Development Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive and strategic fundraising plan in collaboration with the President, Managing Director and the Board of Directors;
- Work with Friends of the Earth’s President to build partnerships with foundations and individual donors;
- Collaborate with the President on board development and cultivating new board members;
- Ensure that mail and grant fundraising for the organization is efficient, professional and successful;
- Plan, manage and implement special events, donor events and other cultivation/stewardship activities with program staff;
- Ensure that all donor stewardship is a priority throughout the organization;
- Work with Managing Director to provide reports about the fundraising progress to the Board of Directors. Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual donors, and board members;
- Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for Friends of the Earth and programs in the funding community.
Management and Other Responsibilities:
- Manage a development team composed of three full-time employees;
- Develop and manage departmental budget and work plans;
- Serve as a member of the Friends of the Earth Management Team;
- Play a leadership role in strategic planning activities;
- Coordinate with our communications and online team to ensure integration of our direct marketing operations;
- Complete other duties as necessary.
Experience
- Minimum of eight years experience in the development field is required;
- Board development experience;
- Experience building and growing major donor programs;
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills;
- Proven success in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of grants and donations from foundations and individuals;
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree/certificate in non-profit management preferred.
- Experience in managing people and budgets;
- Knowledge of the Raiser’s Edge database is preferred.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits for this position is competitive for similarly sized nonprofits.
To Apply
E-mail cover letter, resume and short writing sample to jobs@foe.org with the subject heading “Development Director Search.” No mail applications or phone calls. Position will remain open until filled.
Friends of the Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
