Director of Development

Director of Development

Reports To: Executive Director

Direct

Supervisory Responsibilities:

2 full-time employees

Position Overview

The Development Director supports the Endangered Wolf Center’s external relations efforts by leading fundraising programs related to individual, corporate, and foundation giving; membership programs;
Board relations; and special events, yielding over $1.2 million of philanthropic support for the organization.

• Support the Endangered Wolf Center’s organizational culture, promoting transparency and collaboration.
• Attract, hire, retain, and develop a diverse and talented staff that will further the fundraising efforts that support the mission of the EWC.

• Collaborate with the leadership team to create and implement a strategic plan to realize fundraising objectives.
• Lead efforts to grow capacity through major gifts, membership program, grants, events, and other fundraising activities.

• Oversee and utilize resource management software (donor database, grant management, etc.) to ensure accuracy and to provide relevant data for effective fundraising operations.
• Lead departmental planning efforts in strategy and operational decision-making.

• Develop and maintain effective, fruitful, long-term relationships with donors and members.
• Represent the organization in a manner that strengthens the brand and communicates the Endangered Wolf Center’s purpose, mission, and vision.
• Builds & fosters trust with others
• Motivates with compassion
• Leads with and contributes to a team-first culture

• Acts with integrity
• Contributes productively to group efforts
• Owns mistakes and uses them as constructive growth opportunities
• Effectively manages workload
• Shows good judgment with sound decision-making
• Proactively navigates obstacles in workflow
• Successfully adapts to unexpected challenges
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning
• Performs duties without unnecessary supervision

• Displays technical skills appropriate to experience
• Work quality meets expected standards
• Demonstrates professionalism with all stakeholders
• Maintains job-related proficiencies
• Stays up-to-date on field-related knowledge

• Exhibits workplace behaviors consistent with the mission
• Contributes to a sense of belonging, community, and well-being for all
• Prioritizes service to others
• Upholds the highest professional ethics and standards
• Demonstrates commitment to safe practices

• 3 years in nonprofit fundraising/development; leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; education preferences may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• CFRE or similar certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to use various office software products (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Dropbox, Google Suite, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, handle stressful situations, and maintain stakeholder confidentiality.
• AZA-accredited institution and nonprofit experience a plus
• Must hold or be able to possess a valid driver's license within three months of hire
• Successful completion of a background check is required before employment

Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contribution match, paid time off, and some pretty wild co-workers of assorted leg count!