Director of Institutional Relations

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks a Director of Institutional Relations in our Advancement Department. The position will be based in the Charlestown, NH office.  This key member of the Advancement team will lead and support a team of 3-4 Regional Development Officers and 3 Grant Specialists to ensure that strategic funding priorities are pursued and current levels of institutional funding are maintained while growing and diversifying institutional revenue.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a national foundation and corporate giving program that raises more than $5M annually
• Manage a high powered team of fundraising professionals working across the United States
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of foundation and/or corporate prospects which make substantial grants to SCA
• Work closely with Finance and Program to ensure accurate tracking and projection of institutional revenue.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of development experience, particularly foundation and/or corporate relations
  Self-starter, comfortable working and managing in a deadline driven and detailed financial reporting environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and significant experience with grant writing
  Managerial experience required with demonstrated ability to manage staff, both on-site and remote, in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated high level of skill in planning, budgeting collaboration and staff development
  Strong working knowledge and experience with MSOffice products required; experience with Raiser’s Edge highly preferred
• Willingness to travel nationally
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress

Please send cover letter and resume to:  Chris Bicknell, Director of Development c/o Alice Clarke, The SCA, PO Box 550, Charlestown, NH 03603 or email aclarke@thesca.org