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Providing for Yosemite National Park is our passion. We could not accomplish our mission without the
generosity and dedication of our supporters. With them by our side, we have completed more than 300
projects providing $60 million to the park. Our visitor services, trail and lookout restorations, education and
naturalist programs reach millions of individuals each year who leave inspired by new knowledge and
experience of one of the most beautiful places on earth, Yosemite.
About this Opportunity:
The Yosemite Conservancy works diligently to ensure Yosemite remains an irreplaceable resource and wondrous
icon by funding projects and programs for current and future generations. Our Development Department is
made of a team of specialists who connect with donors seeking opportunities to make a long-lasting impact. As
part of this effort, we are looking to add a Donor Relations and Development Projects Manager to our group.
The Donor Relations and Development Projects Manager (DRDPM) aids in fostering major and planned giving
by performing a variety of functions. Accountable for reaching both project and fundraising goals, the DRDPM
builds and broadens engagement through personable and strategic cultivation and stewardship.
Under the mentorship of an outstanding development team/director, this position is perfect for the
development professional seeking a path towards a major and planned gifts officer role.
Engaging with donors requires a passion and knowledge of the Park and our work, a gift of interpreting needs
and interests and the ability to engage people in financial partnerships to accomplish great things for this
national treasure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Donor Relations:
Identify, develop, and manage a donor portfolio with objective of completing 90 to 100 one-on-one
donor education visits per year to convey opportunities to support the Joseph Le Conte Legacy and
the John Muir Heritage Societies
Meet with primary donors to share information and develop inclusive partnerships
Conduct research and create profiles and relationship criteria for key Development Staff donor
engagements
Serve as a co-representative / team member with Senior Development Officer to major donors,
corporations and donors
Support Annual and Planned Giving Manager, Institutional Giving Officer and Director of Development
goals in obtaining revenue of $8.05 million
Create relationship development reports and strategic plans on a weekly basis for the Development
Department in the moves management process
Oversee and manage in-house acknowledgments including quality and timeliness
Development Project Management:
Participate in event planning and executionDonor Relations and Development Projects Manager
Prepare meeting materials and weekly strategic reports for Development Committee, the Board, and
Council meetings
Perform donor match prospect research for Top 50 donors, for large events and for major donor
meetings
Manage donor recognition programs, including in-Park Donor Register, Honor Wall refreshing, and
printed recognition in magazine
Ensure ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals; understands
and complies with all gift acceptance policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the Yosemite Conservancy; knowledge of /and
enthusiasm for National Parks, conservation and protected areas
Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communications or related field
Four to six years of fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in articulating program and project information and tailoring to interests of donors
Strong interpersonal and verbal skills with ability to fearlessly garner appointments with donor
prospects by phone, email and letters
Be empathetic and have a high emotional intelligence
Excellent written communications
Confident consensus builder with proven ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive situations
Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major
gifts, cause-related marketing and foundation giving.
Computer savvy -MS Office (intermediate with excel), database management, preferably Raiser's Edge
Ability to work in high-visibility, fast-paced and stressful environment
Regularly works on the computer and phone in the S.F. Office
Ability to travel to Yosemite National Park and donors' offices and event / meeting sites. (Two trips a year
to Southern California, travel to Park 4-6 times a year and travel in Bay Area 1-2 days a week)
Ability to work long hours, especially when on deadline, and some weekends.
Ability to hike and walk on trails while working in Park
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to our human resources consulting firm at the specified
email box designated for this position: DonorRelDev@gmail.com
Due to the number of responses anticipated, we cannot accept phone calls to the office. Thank you for your
understanding. Submitted information will be carefully reviewed and the most qualified applicants will be
contacted.
THE YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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