Director, Donor Relations

This job is no longer available

Search for More Jobs
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
New York, NY, USA
Full-time

NRDC is seeking a Director of Donor Relations to work with the Development team in our New York office. This new position will oversee the development of a transformative Major Gifts donors communication strategy in the context of the upcoming 50th anniversary campaign. The Director will be responsible for the development and execution of an innovative communication strategy targeted to Major Gifts donors, including the production of collaterals (digital and print), reports and proposals and digital communications. Working in close partnership with the Major Gifts fundraisers, the Director will lead the development of a robust stewardship program and maintain a calendar of regular communications aimed at this key constituency.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Creating and overseeing a robust donor stewardship program.
  • Managing a team of donor relations professionals, including a team of writers.
    • Set forth goals and performance expectations and hold team accountable.
    • Address opportunities for career growth and knowledge building on team.
    • Actively address performance issues.
  • Development of a comprehensive communications calendar targeted at Major Gifts donors.
  • Overseeing the creation of major gift donor materials, including proposals, reports, presentation decks, case supports, and digital communications.
  • Development of campaign-related collaterals – print and digital.
  • Partnering with NRDC Communications Department, Programs, Membership and others to develop content.
    • Develop productive partnerships with internal stakeholders.
    • Work with a wide range of communications vendors.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Graphic design and marketing background required.
  • Minimum 10 years of Donor Relations related work experience.
  • Managerial experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Graphic design skills.
  • Strong planning and project management.
  • Knowledge of development best practices, especially in the discipline of donor relations/stewardship.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders, especially program-related staff.
  • Knowledge of NRDC mission a plus.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4006/director%2c-donor-relations/job...

Job Function: 
Fundraising, Grants & Financial Support

Organization Info

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
nrdc.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1970
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Legal Services / Justice System
Mission: 

The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.

We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life -- air, land and water -- and to defend endangered natural places.

We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment.

We strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations.

We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities. Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 12 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 12 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit