Managing Director of Development

Managing Director of Development 

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Managing Director of Development to provide strategic direction and leadership for the development efforts in the Great Plains Region and to be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Maintain a personal portfolio of high net-worth major gift prospects to cultivate, solicit and steward.
• Partner with National Director to move assigned leadership prospects to philanthropic commitment.
• Guide Directors of Development in strategy development for cultivating and soliciting major donor prospects.
• Delegate assignments and evaluate staff performance in all areas including prospect management, solicitation and follow up activities.
• Promote a cohesive fundraising team of staff and volunteers within the region to implement a comprehensive major gift program and support other fundraising activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with conservation and grassroots event staff within the region to further the development program and the mission of DU.
• Work with staff and volunteers to develop state campaign and DOD work plans to foster growth and improvement in the development program.
• Represent development on the Regional Leadership Team
• Serve as member of the development management and leadership prospect management teams.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a four-year degree from an accredited university, six years of fundraising experience which includes at least four years of development experience.  Candidates must also have superb communications, writing, and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of DU; proven success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents and in soliciting and securing major gifts; and knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gift solicitation. 

The Managing Director of Development reports to the National Director of Development and collaborates closely with the Managing Director of Development Operations.

Candidates must be willing to work hours that extend outside of the typical workday and workweek throughout the year; significant overnight travel is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to reside near and work from the Ducks Unlimited Great Plains Regional office located in Bismarck, ND.

To apply, please visit www.ducks.org/jobs to submit a cover letter and resume indicating your qualifications, and why you are interested in the position. For additional information, contact Rich Smith, National Director of Development, at rbsmith@ducks.org.  Resume review will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.