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NatureBridge. |
| Categories: |
Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt. Fundraising/Development |
| Travel Required: | None |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 4-5 years |
| State/Province: | CA - California |
| City: | San Francisco |
| Salary: | non-disclosed |
| Job Description: |
Founded in 1971 and based in San Francisco, NatureBridge is the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service. Its mission is to inspire personal connections to the natural world and responsible actions to sustain it. NatureBridge currently operates in four national parks, Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic National Park, and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Each year, NatureBridge serves more than 40,000 participants through residential field science, youth leadership, and teacher training programs. NatureBridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Position Summary NatureBridge is seeking an experienced self-starter who will play a seminal role in the development and implementation of NatureBridge's Southern California individual donor program. S/he will work to garner support for education programs in the breathtaking Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands. NatureBridge has the potential to serve over 10,000 students per year in Southern California and the Southern California Individual Giving Officer will be critical in helping reach our goal. This position will serve as an important point of contact for NatureBridge's Santa Monica Mountains Advisory Board and senior leadership team to grow the organization's Southern California donor base. They will also work in partnership with the NatureBridge-wide development department to build and implement an organization-wide corporate engagement strategy. The Southern California Individual Giving Officer manages all aspects of the major giving and annual giving programs including fundraising events, appeals, and other campaigns. The Southern California Individual Giving Officer will build upon past achievements to meet funding goals by taking full advantage of the increasing funding opportunities with individuals and corporations committed to outdoor experiential education. The position requires an entrepreneurial, detail-oriented strategic thinker eager to contribute and excel in a dynamic work environment. The Southern California Individual Giving Officer partners closely with NatureBridge's Southern California grant-writing consultant and the Southern California Director and Advisory Board. S/he reports to the San Francisco-based Director of Development. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include working with the development team to accomplish the goals and objectives of the position, including creating and implementing a regional individual donor fundraising plan for Southern California. Duties include (but are not limited to) the following: Major Giving (40%) Manage donor prospect portfolios for Advisory Board and senior leadership team members Support NatureBridge-wide bi-annual appeal processes including regional content generation, list generation, mailing, and analysis Partner with Development Director, Grants Manager and fundraising contractors to build and implement NatureBridge-wide corporate engagement programs Plan and execute quarterly donor cultivation events such as house parties, campus tours, and corporate volunteer opportunities, including generating and sending invitations, tracking responses, and tracking event budgets Staff liaison to Advisory Board and its development committee The ideal candidate must be an entrepreneurial problem solver, comfortable with ambiguity and thinking on their feet, have a proven ability to manage details without losing track of the big picture, and demonstrate the following: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, three to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority at NatureBridge. NatureBridge values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds. How to apply Qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to socalindividualgivingofficer@naturebridge.org. No phone calls please.
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| Post Date: | 06/02/2011 |
