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Development Manager

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

As a member of Audubon’s national Development team, the Development Manager will play an important role in the success of the fund development program in Arizona. Reporting to the Vice President for Development overseeing the Pacific and Central Flyways, the Development Manager leads the development and expansion of the mid-level and major donor program for Arizona, both as a source of critical unrestricted revenue and as a pipeline for major and planned giving. Additionally, the Development Manager supports the Vice President for Development, the Executive Director of Arizona and volunteer leaders in their role as fundraisers. They will build and manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and for state based institutions, as well as state’s Grinnell Society program, which entails ongoing stewardship of donors who have included Audubon in their estate plans. The Development Manager directly and indirectly identifies, cultivates and solicits gifts from donors and prospects using a range of activities, including personal visits, written proposals, telephone, email, appeals, events and tours.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work with the Vice President for Development, Executive Director of Arizona and volunteer leadership to drive the implementation of the annual development plan in order to maximize income in support of Audubon’s strategic priorities and Arizona’s operating and capital needs.
  • Help set and achieve specific fundraising goals for Audubon Arizona
  • Participate in the planning, construction, and management of annual and three-year contributed income work plans to support annual budgets for Audubon Arizona.
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of 100-125 mid-level and major donors and prospects, executing planned strategies for these individuals, businesses, or foundations, including personal visits, regular communication, event invitations and tours.
  • Staff the Executive Director of Arizona in fundraising, including the identification and prioritization of 50+ major gift prospects for personal engagement, development of cultivation and solicitation strategies, preparation of prospect research and briefing memos as well as the development of proposals and stewardship reports.
  • Supervise the Development and Communications Associate.
  • Ensure accurate donor and prospect data collection and management in Salesforce.
  • Track progress towards annual fundraising goals and prepare regular (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) reports as directed by Vice President for Development and Executive Director.
  • Serve as the primary staff liaison to Audubon Arizona’s Development Committee and Campaign Committee in the planning of cultivation and solicitation strategies, events, trainings, and other fundraising activities as appropriate; plan and prepare these committees’ meetings, minutes, and reports.
  • Coordinate the design and implementation of fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events for Audubon Arizona including the execution of follow-up strategies.
  • Manage the design and execution of appeals for Audubon Arizona, including mail and email appeals (list development, appeal content, vendor management and follow-up strategy); collaborate on the development of regular newsletters and the annual report.
  • Manage and lead state grant program with assistance from program and conservation staff members. Grant writing is required for this position.
  • Work with the Audubon Arizona staff to leverage fundraising opportunities including philanthropic messaging in the center, at programs, and in presentations.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Development.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years' professional experience in a development position that includes portfolio management, directly and/or in support of a senior leader focused on major gifts.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Interest, understanding, and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society, and ability to communicate Audubon’s mission, goals, and programs effectively.
  • Demonstrated success securing 5-figure gifts from individuals and/or institutions.
  • Understanding of basic fundraising principals, best practices and procedures including moves management and effective fundraising pipeline development.
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; understanding of person-to-person relationships and ability to convincingly articulate needs and goals that motivate potential donors to make gifts and existing donors to make bigger gifts.
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, such as Board members other VIPs and colleagues at all levels of the organization also important.
  • A self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, while exercising discretion and personal judgment where appropriate.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and development database programs required.
  • A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel for events when necessary.
  • Ability to travel throughout Arizona up to 20% of the time.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 20 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit