Senior Director of Leadership Gifts
TITLE: Senior Director of Leadership Gifts
CLASSIFICATION: Senior Director
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President for Development
LOCATION: Washington, DC
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ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is the leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring America’s rivers for the benefit of communities, wildlife and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers currently has over 65,000 members and supporters and is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, West and Northwest. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For an overview of the organization, please visitwww.AmericanRivers.org.
JOB SUMMARY: American Rivers (AR) seeks a Director of Leadership Gifts to lead and manage a comprehensive individual major gifts program. S/he provides strategic leadership to help the Board; President, program and development staffs meet the organization’s annual and long-term development/fundraising goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, high energy development professional who is interested in making a difference in the field of conservation. This position reports to the Senior Vice President for Development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Manage the efforts of Major Gift Team to identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors.
- Develop and execute major donor cultivation and stewardship events in key markets; help create a robust calendar of such events focused on priority program areas and geographic markets
- Develop and maintain a Major Donor portfolio.
- Continue the implementation of the Regional plan strategy and build Regional Committees.
- Manage the annual fund director and implement a succession strategy from membership to major donors.
- Manage and strengthen the major gifts program infrastructure including stewardship, prospect research and events.
- Prepare fund-raising reports and analyses for Sr. VP of Development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of fundraising experience and a demonstrated track record of major donor solicitation.
- Must be a skilled leader, capable of directing, motivating, and inspiring volunteers and staff.
- High energy level, flexible, self-motivated, and self-confident.
- Articulate with strong oral and written communications skills.
- Strategic thinker; highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
- Strong time, budget, and organizational management skills, including the capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with environmental/conservation funding community is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment with extended periods at a computer and some travel required. Some late hours and/or weekends may be required in connection with events or critical deadlines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Little or no exertion. May occasionally lift and carry boxes of supplies or publications.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including salary history) to: American Rivers, Attn: Senior Director Leadership Gifts Position, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; or jobs@americanrivers.org, with “Senior Director Leadership Gifts” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
