Board of Directors - Development Chair

The International Ocean Film Foundation (IOFF) is a year‑round ocean conservation organization seeking a Development Committee Chair to lead its annual fundraising efforts.

• Develop a comprehensive annual Development Plan with specific goals for fundraising campaigns and events, emphasizing corporate sponsor ships and donor cultivation.
• Explore new audiences, partnerships, and opportunities to expand fundraising initiatives.
• Support grant prospecting, cultivation, and strategy; contribute to proposal development and copywriting.
• Collaborate with fellow board members to strengthen outreach and donor cultivation efforts in a long‑term, sustainable manner.

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, and/or donor relations.
• Strategic thinker with energy, creativity, and passion for increasing the donor database.
• Comfortable leading public‑facing activities.
• Knowledge of philanthropic giving trends in both the corporate and individual communities.
• Experience leading a Development Committee team charged with seeking sponsor ships and in‑kind donations.
• Knowledge of current ocean‑related issues and developments is highly desirable.

Interested applicants should submit a resume or Linked In profile link to Ana Blanco, Executive Director, IOFF, and include the committee chair position in the subject line.