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Golden Gate Audubon is dedicated to protecting Bay Area birds, other wildlife and their
natural habitats. We conserve and restore wildlife habitat, connect people of all ages and
backgrounds with the natural world, and educate and engage Bay Area residents in the
protection of our shared, local environment. We have a staff of six FTEs, a $675,000
budget, an active Board of Directors, and many programs implemented by talented teams
of volunteers.
The Position
The Development Director serves as the fundraising leader working collaboratively with
the Executive Director and Board of Directors to increase the capacity of Golden Gate
Audubon and achieve the organization's mission. The Development Director is primarily
responsible for developing an annual fundraising plan and budget that aligns with the
goals of GGAS's strategic plan, and working with the Executive Director and Board to
achieve these goals.
The ideal candidate will have a cross-section of fundraising skills and experiences, as
well as excellent organizing and multi-tasking skills. Because of the importance of
communications, messaging and marketing, the Development Director will also work
with the Executive Director to craft materials and communications for funders, the
public, government agencies, and individuals. Golden Gate Audubon has talented and
committed staff members who each contribute as a team to fundraising success.
Key Responsibilities
• Administration - Work with the Executive Director to develop an annual fundraising
plan and budget. Oversee the development department, including annual
membership, major gift fundraising and planned giving, as well as foundation,
corporate and government grants. Work with the Executive Director to engage the
Board of Directors in fundraising, both directly and through the Board Development
Committee.
• Membership development - Establish a coordinated system and timeline for
membership appeals and renewals. Regularly communicate with and fundraise from
members, write and produce membership mailings, fundraising appeals,
acknowledgement letters, electronic and other communications. Coordinate
membership growth activities, including the annual bird-a-thon fundraising event.
Work with the Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator to develop a suite of member benefits and new public engagement opportunities, including birding trips
and educational programs.
• Individual donor development - Cultivate relationships with current and potential
donors and work with the Executive Director to develop the major gift program.
Research and identify potential high level donors, manage individual donor mailings,
and assist the Executive Director with major gift strategy and outreach. Responsible
for overseeing the donor database, incorporating donor information, and working with
the Office Manager in keeping the database updated. Coordinate donor appreciation.
• Planned giving - Work with the Executive Director and Development Committee to
establish a planned giving program, including marketing materials and the
development of appropriate prospects.
• Foundation fundraising - Manage current foundation grants, including ensuring
compliance with all grant conditions and reporting requirements. Research new
potential foundation grants. Develop relationships with foundation program officers
and trustees. Coordinate with program staff to track deadlines and produce proposals.
Keep GGAS Board members informed about foundation contacts in order to
capitalize on their own contact networks.
• Government fundraising - Manage current government grants, including ensuring
compliance with all grant conditions and reporting requirements, and regular
submission of invoices. Research new potential government grants. Develop
relationships with government grant managers. Keep GGAS Board members
informed about government contacts to take capitalize on their own contact networks.
• Corporate fundraising - Manage current corporate grants, including ensuring
compliance with all grant conditions and reporting requirements. Research new
potential corporate grants. Develop relationships with corporate giving staff. Keep
GGAS Board members informed about corporate contacts to take capitalize on their
own contact networks.
• Special events - As part of the annual fundraising plan created in partnership with the
Executive Director, manage all GGAS fundraising events. This includes organizing
the annual bird-a-thon event. Besides the bird-a-thon, GGAS currently does not have
a large annual fundraising event, but instead hosts occasional small fundraising
events. With further growth, it is possible that a large annual event might be planned.
• Communications - Provide input to the Executive Director and other committees as
needed for the creation of effective marketing materials, including donor packets,
logo and website, electronic blogs and social media sites, brochures, banners and
other branded products.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The Candidate
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising and
development or equivalent. Business experience is also considered
• A cross-section of training and/or experience in membership programs, donor
development (including planned giving), grant writing, grant management and
reporting, event planning, database management and budgeting
• Demonstrated fundraising success
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex time deadlines
• Familiarity with PC applications, including Microsoft Office programs
• Must have own car and valid driver's license. Mileage allowance provided.
• Personal Traits - Strong communications and interpersonal skills, cooperation,
maturity and commitment to successful fundraising.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for conservation, birds and wildlife
• Familiarity with local Bay Area and/or California foundations, government agencies,
and environmental organizations.
The Process
• Email resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary requirements to
mwelther@goldengateaudubon.org. Refer questions in writing to the same address.
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the position is
filled.
Golden Gate Audubon is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to
inclusiveness and diversity.
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