Reporting to the Managing Director, Institutional Relations (in New York City), the Regional Director, Institutional Giving will be a key member of Audubon’s development team.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated development professional to build and manage a portfolio of institutional prospects and donors capable of making six and seven-figure investments in Audubon’s work.
This position will ideally be based in Dallas or Austin though location flexibility will be considered for strong candidates. Possible travel approximately 25%-40% of time.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Generate more than $3M a year in foundation and corporate support with a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making six- and seven-figure investments
- Partner with conservation, policy, network and science teams to prioritize funding needs and identify new funding opportunities
- Tell the Audubon story in bold and compelling ways—develop big, visionary proposals that stitch together the organization’s work across the country
- Focus on new business to expand Audubon’s donor pipeline—identify untapped prospects, develop and implement cultivation plans
- Shepherd donors through the moves management process—and capitalize on the full range of Audubon assets to do so, involving (and overseeing) senior management, program staff, and volunteers to do so.
- Develop a strong knowledge of Audubon’s strategic plan and conservation priorities at local, regional, national, and international levels.
- Stay up-to-date on current trends in corporate and foundation giving and engage in trainings and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Assists with other departmental projects and related work as assigned by the Managing Director.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required as well as at least five years of progressive institutional fundraising experience and a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong writer with proven ability to develop high-level, compelling proposals; ability to quickly synthesize complex ideas and align them with funder priorities.
- Persuasive communicator with excellent presentation and listening skills and can effectively marshal support for ideas.
- Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong organizational, team leadership, and time-management skills. Highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- Team player with natural affinity for building close, effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Must be good with numbers and comfortable with budgets and financials.
- Outstanding stewardship and relationship management skills (not afraid to ask for money and undeterred from hearing “no”).
- Willingness to travel across the country.
- Experience and knowledge of the environmental landscape is a plus, but not required however interest in conservation and Audubon is a must.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 4 2019
Active Until:
Feb 4 2019
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit