Director of Philanthropy and Development

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The Philanthropy Director will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive, diversified, and strategic advancement and communications effort that sustains and grows revenues from all constituents, including; individual donors, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events.
THE WORK:

Oversee and manage the Development Committee and the development team. Work alongside the Executive Director (ED) and to develop, lead, and implement Intertwined Conservation Corps annual and long-term development strategies, continuing to chart the organization’s course in fund development while ensuring that efforts are carried out in keeping with the organization’s values, mission, vision, and plans.

- Recruit and maintain Development/Fundraising volunteers.
-Identify new and current individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
-Develop and implement strategies for major individual gift solicitations and capital campaigns.
-Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new and current donors in all areas.
-Assist with Board Recruitment.
-Maintain an up-to-date database.
-Develop and maintain a clear and compelling evidence-based case for support.
-Recruit, develop, and motivate a strong development team.
-Collaborate with the full team, including Leadership and Marketing/Communications, to ensure consistent messaging across digital platforms as well as through special events and exhibitions.
-Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments, trends, and best practices in philanthropy relevant to Intertwined Conservation Corp.

THE SKILLS:

The ideal candidate will have exceptional financial, organizational, administrative, and people skills. Experience includes:
1) a proven record of success in senior development leadership positions with major gift and campaign fundraising from individuals, corporations, and foundations;
2) broad-based knowledge of all functions of development, including the use of databases, knowledge of volunteer-driven organizations, and major giving techniques;
3) experience planning and executing department budgets and evaluating the return on investment of specific fundraising programs;
4) demonstrated ability to plan and operate strategically, build public support, strengthen infrastructure, inspire staff and the Board of Directors, and develop effective programs that garner major investment opportunities such as a capital campaign, endowment, or other capacity-building initiatives.