Vice President of SCI Foundation

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Regular Full-Time San Antonio, TX, US

Position:VP of Development and SCI Foundation

Department: Development and Conservation

Location: San Antonio, TX; travel up to 50% of the time

Remote Work: Remote applicants may be considered for this position if their background, experience, and qualifications closely align with the needs of the role.

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has a 20-year history of being a leader in science-based, research-driven solutions to real problems facing wildlife conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources. SCIF is active in domestic and international wildlife conservation, including with CITES and the IUCN, and is the host of the annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum. We partner with leading wildlife researchers at places like the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Auburn University, and Michigan State University to bring the latest applied techniques to wildlife conservation issues.

Our Core Values — You are a HUNTER
At SCIF, our values guide everything we do. We seek candidates who embody our HUNTER mindset:

• H – Hunting Matters:
  We champion the importance and ethics of hunting and conservation.
• U – Uncompromising Integrity:
  We do the right thing, always.
• N – Never-Ending Growth:
  We are committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• T – Teamwork:
  We collaborate, support, and celebrate one another.
• E – Excellence:
  We hold ourselves to high standards in all we do.
• R – Respect:
  We treat everyone with dignity, fairness, and professionalism.

The Vice President of Foundation provides strategic leadership and oversight for Safari Club International Foundation’s (SCIF) fundraising/development, conservation, and education functions. This position is responsible for leading and developing the organization’s fundraising strategy, managing and growing major donor relationships, overseeing conservation and education programs, and ensuring these areas work together to advance SCIF’s mission and organizational priorities.

The Vice President will directly supervise the Major Gifts Managers and the Director of Conservation and Education Programs and will personally manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects. This position is expected to cultivate and solicit significant gifts, develop relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations, government officials, and other key stakeholders, and play a leading role in comprehensive fundraising initiatives.

The Vice President serves as a member of the senior leadership team and works closely with the CEO of SCI and other organizational leaders on strategic planning, organizational priorities, budgeting, external relationships, and mission advancement. The position represents SCIF to donors, partners, government officials, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders and requires a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.

The incumbent must demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible wildlife management and conservation.

• Lead and oversee the Development/Fundraising, Conservation, and Education functions, establishing priorities, goals, and strategies that advance SCIF’s mission and organizational objectives.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies…