Development and Outreach Director
Washington Wildlife First is seeking a development and outreach director to create and execute a comprehensive fundraising and development plan and to help design and implement a communications and outreach strategy.
Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Development, Planning, and Management (~15%) (estimated ongoing time allotment, we expect significantly more time to be needed at the outset)
- Develop a strategic fundraising and development plan to present to the executive director and board for review and approval.
- Identify resources needed for the successful execution of the plan.
- Develop annual fundraising goals and create tracking mechanisms to demonstrate progress.
- Adjust fundraising and development plan as needed, with a full revision once a year.
- Aid and advise on board recruitment and enlist board support in reaching development goals.
- Work with executive director and board treasurer to create revenue forecasts.
- Work with executive director and advocacy director to develop a communications strategy that will raise the organization’s profile, advance its advocacy campaigns, and attract new revenue sources.
- Work with executive director and advocacy director to develop and maintain a master calendar of events, campaigns, and communications to support both fundraising and advocacy work.
- Conceive and plan fundraising and outreach events and campaigns.
- Develop strategies for keeping website and social media content fresh, timely, and compelling.
- Assist with revision of strategic plan and organizational branding.
- Provide regular reports to the executive director and board, presenting fundraising progress, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.
Implementation of Fundraising Strategies (~60%)
- Drive revenue for the organization using a variety of development strategies.
- Run fundraising campaigns, including campaigns for GiveBig, Giving Tuesday, and end-of-year giving.
- Organize fundraisers and other events aimed at attracting potential donors.
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s goals and programs; prepare and submit persuasive grant proposals; and oversee the grant management process, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, ensuring excellent donor stewardship and engagement.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract new donors and retain existing donors, focusing on building long-term relationships that result in annual giving.
- Acknowledge and recognize donor contributions in a timely and meaningful manner, including with personalized communications, recognition programs, and donor-only events.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to develop high-net-worth donors.
- Begin a planned giving program.
- Identify and pursue new strategies for raising revenue.
- Translate advocacy content, campaigns, goals, and achievements into effective messages to current and prospective donors.
- Develop professional and compelling fundraising materials.
- Oversee and contribute to drafting the annual report and reports to foundations and large donors.
- Draft and design donor and supporter communications using Constant Contact or other mass email software.
- Design simple communications, donor materials, and advertisements, and oversee contract designer on more complex projects.
- Use DonorPerfect to track, manage, and analyze donor relationships and inform future efforts.
Communications and Outreach (~25%)
- Work with executive director, advocacy director, and contract designer to develop and maintain high-impact website with meaningful content that will effectively engage prospective and current donors and supporters.
- Collaborate with executive director and advocacy director to develop and implement outreach strategies that effectively communicate the organization's mission and impact and raise public awareness of important issues.
- Oversee and contribute to communications to supporters and general public, social media content, and radio and web-based advertising.
- Expand contact list and social media following.
- Track and monitor communication metrics including engagement, event attendance, media impressions, open and click rates, and social media following.
- Manage and advise on advertising buys, placements, and content.
- Organize and oversee volunteers working on outreach activities.
- Table at community and college events.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for executive director and advocacy director to speak to generate awareness and support.
- Provide feedback to improve press releases and materials for advocacy campaigns.
Educational Background:
The experience, expertise, and vision to create a comprehensive development plan to ensure our long-term financial stability and finance our current operations and future growth.
Proven track record of successful fundraising and development.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the animal advocacy and nonprofit fields.
College degree or higher.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and experience necessary to implement a variety of fundraising and outreach strategies, including running fundraising campaigns; cultivating and communicating with individual, corporate, and foundation donors; curating planned giving; planning fundraising events; researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications; and expanding outreach through social media and paid advertising.
- Dedication to helping us create a better future for Washington’s fish and wildlife, including both individual animals and species as a whole.
- A high degree of motivation, energy, and confidence.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Exceptional strategic ability with strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications, grant applications, and social media messages.
- Broad experience with nonprofit communications and media strategy.
- Confidence and expertise necessary to develop a fundraising program as a one-member development team and to implement a variety of fundraising and outreach strategies.
- Comfort with working quickly, both independently and as part of a small team, while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
- Expertise in developing and maintaining systems to track development, communications and member involvement.
- Commitment to accuracy and abhorrence of typos.
- Comfort with DonorPerfect or similar CRM platforms, grant management software, computer applications, email marketing software, basic graphic design tools, and a variety of social media platforms. Ability to use WordPress to help manage website a plus.
- The confidence to take on a variety of challenges, the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and the willingness to take in new information and learn new skills.
Compensation/Benefits:
The salary for this position is $70-$85,000, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, with the opportunity for bonuses. Washington Wildlife First also offers health insurance reimbursement, flexible paid time off, and home office equipment subsidies.
Additional Information:
If you want to help us create a better future for Washington’s fish and wildlife, please respond with a letter of interest and resume. If you can any questions, you may contact Board Secretary Ann Prezyna at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, with interviews beginning in June 2024.
Not sure you meet all our qualifications? If you are motivated to help us achieve our mission and believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use your cover letter to explain why you would be a good fit!
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 27 2024
Active Until:
Jun 27 2024
Hiring Organization:
Washington Wildlife First
industry:
Nonprofit