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Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Director, Field Seminars Program
Point Reyes National Seashore Association is seeking
a Director for the Point Reyes Field Seminars program. The Seashore
Association is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership
with the National Park Service at Point Reyes National Seashore. The
Association runs the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center,
Point Reyes Summer Camp, Point Reyes Field Seminars, and operates
bookstore outlets in three park visitor centers. It also works with
the park on a range of initiatives that support resource protection,
recreation, and the preservation of cultural heritage within the
park.
The Field Seminars program serves approximately 2,200 participants a
year and offers approximately 120 seminars annually. The purpose of
the program is to provide adults and families with opportunities to
learn about a range of topics related to the natural world including
natural history, birds, art, marine ecosystems and photography from
recognized experts in their field.
The full announcement may be found at
www.ptreyes.org/aboutus/jobs.shtml
Blue
Ridge Parkway Foundation
Director of Development
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is seeking a Director
of Development. Under a cooperative agreement with the National Park
Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Blue Ridge
Parkway Foundation is the primary and professional private
fundraising organization for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The
Foundation’s primary role is stewardship of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s
past, present, and future. This is accomplished by the preservation
and protection of its natural and cultural resources, fostering
relationships with the communities in and along the Parkway and
engaging, promoting, and investing in the next generation of
stewards. For more information visit their website:
www.brpfoundation.org
Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Development
Director (Director) will devise and execute strategies that lead to
achieving the fund raising goals established by the Board of
Trustees. The Director is responsible for planning, developing, and
implementing the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation fund raising
activities. The Director will: achieve a diversified mix of funding
streams; develop and execute an annual fundraising plan including
securing financial support from individuals, foundations and
corporations, and increasing giving levels through prospecting,
solicitation, acknowledgment and stewardship; be responsible for
developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with major donors
including creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained
base of annual individual donors; manage all the data entry and gift
processing; oversee fund development events and activities; oversee
and manage a capital campaign; and develop and track grant proposals
and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.
The Foundation defines this job position as a “legacy opportunity”
and the most important job position that the Foundation expects to
fill for the foreseeable future. This individual needs to have the
capacity for vision and the skills to expand the fund development
growth of the organization. The Director needs to be a supreme
leader, possess integrity, be inspirational, be a visionary, and be
performance oriented.
The Foundation offices are currently in Winston-Salem, N.C but
expect to relocate to the North Carolina High Country (Blowing Rock)
within the next 12 months.
Specific Responsibilities:
Effectively plan, administer, and implement fundraising activities
of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in a fiscally responsible and
timely manner in accordance with established policies, procedures
and laws, included but not limited to:
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Annual fund campaigns
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Capital campaigns
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Tracking and data analysis
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Mailings
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Matching gifts programs
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Earth Share of NC campaigns (participating
organization)
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Special Events
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Grant proposals
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Donor-based presentations
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Comply with fundraising laws and best practices
Actively manage a cost effective constituency
development program that includes, but is not limited to:
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Donor stewardship
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New donor identification
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Donor appreciation program
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Upgrading donor activity
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Major donors and prospects program
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Corporate donor program
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Public presentations
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Develop and monitor annual budget to achieve
membership goals.
Coordinate with
appropriate staff in initiating and developing fund raising messages
for:
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BRPF newsletter
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Other printed and mail messages
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Social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Web page,
etc)
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Special Events
Other duties include but are not limited to:
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Attend and participate in Foundation board,
committee and staff meetings as necessary
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Prepare periodic reports as may be required
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Coordinate and work with the Board of Trustees,
Advisory Council and Development Committee to fulfill
fundraising goals
Qualifications Required:
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BA or BS (required), MA or MS (a plus)
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5-plus years successful record in development
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Demonstrated excellence in organizational,
managerial, and communication skills
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Proficient in basic computer skills including
Microsoft Office
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Experience in donor management software such as
Donor Pro
Qualifications Preferred:
The salary range is$45,000 to $55,000 depending upon
experience. The title and salary of this position could change in
less than a year based upon meeting or exceeding performance
expectations from Director of Development to Vice-President of
Advancement
To apply send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references
to
lfletcher@brpfoundation.org. No phone calls please. This
position is open until filled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Retail Sales Manager
The nonprofit Rocky Mountain Nature Association is seeking an
experienced person to manage our retail sales outlets in Rocky
Mountain National Park.
Responsibilities: Retail sales operations, personnel management,
inventory management, facilities and equipment operations.
Duties: providing leadership and direction for the retail
program; staff management; ordering and inventory; product selection
in cooperation with government officials; utilizing POS/Inventory
system; new product research; processing purchase orders and
invoices; managing vendor relationships.
Job skills: Retail management experience and business
background; superior communication skills; negotiation skills,
proficiency with numerous computer systems; flexibility; nonprofit
experience helpful; willing to work long hours and some weekends.
Full benefits, salaried. $40 - $45K depending upon qualifications
Send resume by July 21 to:
Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Attn: Alan Fraundorf, General Manager
PO Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517
Grand
Canyon Association
Development Coordinator
Grand Canyon Association (GCA), a 501(c)(3)
non-profit membership organization, seeks a Development Coordinator.
The Development Coordinator supports the work of the GCA’s
Development program to raise funds for priority projects and
programs of Grand Canyon National Park and GCA.
GCA’s operations are located primarily at the South Rim inside Grand
Canyon National Park, with additional offices located in Flagstaff,
Arizona, approximately 90 miles away. This is a full time, benefit
eligible position located in the Flagstaff office.
The Development Coordinator position will provide general support to
the development program including correspondence, direct mail,
research, donor stewardship and database management. In particular,
this position will play a key role working with the director in
developing the strategies and plans for the annual giving program.
Applications are available on GCA’s Web site, at
www.grandcanyon.org/aboutus_employment.asp. Please send a
completed application, cover letter and resume via email, mail or
fax to: Grand Canyon Association, ATTN: Patty Brookins, PO Box 399,
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, fax 928-638-2484, email
pbrookins@grandcanyon.org.
Alaska Geographic
Development Director
Alaska Geographic seeks an experienced development professional
to launch individual and corporate donor and grant programs while
maintaining and building upon an active membership program. A
complete job description and application information can be found at
http://alaskageographic.org/category/24/employment.
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
Executive Director
Grand Staircase Escalante Partners has a full time
opening in Kanab, Utah for a dynamic and outgoing Executive Director
responsible for strategic as well as daily operations. The ideal
candidate represents GSE Partners in public, maintains good working
relationships with stakeholders, possesses experience working with
volunteer boards, demonstrates fundraising skills, develops and
implements strategic plan goals. For job description and other
information visit our Web site at
www.gsenm.org/About/Executive_Director_Position_Description.html.
To apply submit your resume to GSE Partners Board President Steve
Roberts at
steve@escalanteoutfitters.com.
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