Job Announcement

Wilderness Workshop seeks a motivated individual to join our bright, passionate, fun-loving, high functioning and collaborative team. The DevelopmentDirector is a key position in the organization, providing the fuel to keep our important work happening. The DevelopmentDirector will work with the rest of the WW team to tell our compelling story of public lands conservation in order to broaden and deepen our support at the local, regional and statewide levels.

Are you in looking for career advancement but feeling blocked where you are? Are you looking for an opportunity to take the reins of your professional development and make your mark? Are you looking for a professional, hard-hitting, local, grassroots, public lands conservation organization that punches above its weight? Do you seek a relaxed, friendly, no-BS, supportive office environment where you can wear flip-flops and bring your dog to work? Are you looking to live in the perfect mountain town basecamp with a solid career doing good work?

We seek the right person with the foundational attributes – the right stuff – to succeed in the non-profit philanthropy. Previous experience in fundraising not essential. We will provide training in the fundamentals and want you to develop your own style, one that works for you and the organization.

Qualities we are looking for:

Outgoing
Collaborative
Personable
Fearless
Articulate and communicative
Willingness to be trained and grow into the job
Positive attitude of abundance
Commitment
Independent and self-directed
Enthusiastic and Joyful
Intuitive sense of sales and marketing
Strong wilderness and public lands conservation ethic
Sense of humor
Story teller
Loves networking and cultivating relationships
Self-directed and a good team player
Professional demeanor

Position Summary

The Development Director is a full-time position…with flexibility. S/he works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. S/he is responsible for creating the WW’s fundraising strategy and for raising the necessary funding through major gifts, grants, membership development, and other donations. The Development Director collaborates with other staff and board members in developing and implementing successful brand marketing strategies and campaigns that enhance development opportunities and grow membership.

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising: Work with Executive Director, other staff and board members to create and update fundraising strategy; research, cultivate, solicit, thank and update major donors; grow WW’s national council (the Maroon Bells Circle) through house parties, receptions, hikes and events; maintain donor records; plan and create fundraising appeals and materials; create and maintain online fundraising pages and content; grow planned-giving and business-sponsorship programs; explore strategies to access new sources of funding.
Grant development: in collaboration with communications staff write grant applications; research foundations; maintain grant calendar including application and report deadlines; and work with other staff to identify grant opportunities; write grant reports.
Membership/database functions: in collaboration with the Operations & Outreach Coordinator and other staff ensure that donor/member data entered on regular basis and database is maintained; donation acknowledgments and renewal reminders are sent on timely basis; and that new-member packet mailings, prospect mailings, bank deposits, etc. occur as needed. Produce database queries/reports as needed.
Branding and marketing: work with Executive Director to strategically develop and build WW’s organizational brand; coordinate and assist other staff in creating marketing materials and strategies, fundraising eblasts and social media communications that enhance fundraising.
Revenue reporting: liaise with bookkeeper and treasurer on tracking revenues; supply regular donation/fundraising updates to board and E.D.
Board relations: serve as staff liaison to the Outreach and Fundraising Committees; organize donor meetings and requests in collaboration with Board Members.

Desired Qualities

Collaborative, outgoing, personable, enthusiastic and fearless.
Willingness to be trained, grow into the job, and ultimately develop your own highly effective style.
Intuitive sense of marketing and promotion.
Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills.
Skilled at database management.
Excellent organizational and office skills.
Familiarity with basic bookkeeping and financial reports.
Ability to work both independently and self-directed as part of a high-functioning team.
Flexibility – some evening and weekend work may be required.
Strong commitment to public lands conservation and wildlands protection.
Sense of humor.

Salary/Benefits

$60,000-65,000 starting salary. Benefits – $500/month health stipend, work flex, generous vacation package, wellness, comp, and occasional powder days; IRA.

How to apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, 3 writing samples, and 3-5 references to sloan@wildernessworkshop.org. Your emailed application must and only have this subject line – Development Director Application. Phone calls not accepted.