Reporting to the Vice President of Development, s/he will be a key part of institutional fundraising in Audubon’s National Development office. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated development professional to build and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and donors capable of making six and seven-figure investments in Audubon’s work.
The position will be based out of Audubon’s Headquarters in New York City, with possible travel approximately 25% 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.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required as well as at least seven 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.
- 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”).
- Highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- Willingness to travel across the country (and maybe outside it as well).
- 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:
Sep 27 2017
Active Until:
Oct 27 2017
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit