Development Officer

Title: Development Officer

Program Focus: Fundraising for ABC programs, including those focused on bird-friendly forestry and habitat conservation on public and private lands in various regions of the United States.

Supervisor: Senior Director of Development

Location: Remote; office space available in Washington, D.C. or Marshall, VA

Salary: Estimated at $88,380 - $98,200*;
Based on experience

Final date to receive applications: July 17, 2026

Position Summary: This is a full-time position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.

With a positive atmosphere, fun and dedicated colleagues, and leadership that values transparency and innovation, ABC is an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. ABC is seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds throughout the Americas.

The Development Officer position will serve as the lead for raising private funds for ABC programs in various regions of the United States that are primarily focused (although not exclusively) on bird-friendly forestry and habitat conservation on public and private lands. For this role, we prefer someone with experience in fundraising for conservation or forestry-focused projects. Development Officers at ABC are integral members of program teams, and, in addition to raising funds, provide input into project planning and implementation.

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, in coordination with program and development directors, to meet or exceed programmatic annual and long-term fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth individuals.
• Research and pursue grant opportunities from private foundations and corporate entities, and lead on submission of proposals and reports.
• Coordinate donor communications, including updates on conservation impact, thank‑you letters, and other personalized outreach.
• Coordinate donor recognition efforts and stewardship/cultivation activities to build long-term engagement. This could include in‑person meetings, field trips, and other special gatherings such as invite‑only webinars with program representatives.
• Uphold the highest level of grant stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with gift acceptance, reporting standards, and donor intent.
• Track fundraising progress and maintain accurate donor and prospect records in ABC’s CRM (Every Action), and other grant tracking systems.
• Help develop and maintain program budgets in coordination with program, finance, and other development team members.
• Stay informed about trends in philanthropy, conservation funding, and donor engagement best practices.
• Provide input into conservation planning and project implementation.
• Assist with projects as requested.

American Bird Conservancy fosters a mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive workplace where staff are respected, empowered, and connected by a shared purpose. ABC offers strong benefits, a 35‑hour work week, generous leave policies, and flexible, remote‑friendly work arrangements that support a healthy work‑life balance.

• Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and employer‑matched retirement savings, flexible schedule, etc.
• Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment), paid holidays (including both U.S. holidays and additional ABC holidays) and sick leave.
• Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work‑related travel away from home where applicable.
• Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.

* ABC aligns our compensation with local market rates to ensure internal equity and fairness across our distributed workforce.

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