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Employer:  American Rivers.
Categories:  Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt.
Fundraising/Development
Business Development
Travel Required:  16-25%
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  WA - Washington
City:  Seattle
Salary:  non-disclosed
Job Description: 

 American Rivers is the leading national organization fighting for clean water and healthy rivers. For almost 40 years we have protected and restored rivers, scoring victories for communities, wildlife, and future generations.  American Rivers has offices in Washington, DC and nationwide and more than 100,000 supporters and volunteers. Visit www.americanrivers.org,www.facebook.com/americanrivers and www.twitter.com/americanrivers.

JOB SUMMARY: American Rivers (AR) seeks a Regional Major Gifts Manager to lead and manage a comprehensive major gifts program in the Pacific Northwest. S/he provides strategic leadership to help the Board, President, program and development staff meet the organization’s annual and long-term development/fundraising goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, high energy development professional who is interested in making a difference in the field of conservation. This position reports to the Senior Director of Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Working closely with the Senior Director of Development, lead the major gifts fundraising effort in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Assist in setting annual fundraising goals for the region and create and implement a plan to achieve them.
  • Develop and execute major donor cultivation and stewardship events in the Pacific Northwest; help create a robust calendar of such events focused on priority program areas and geographic markets.
  • Develop and maintain a Major Donor portfolio.
  • Build a Regional Committee to support American Rivers’ general operations and regional projects.
  • Work closely with the Membership team to implement a succession strategy from memberships to major donors in the region.
  • Prepare fund-raising reports and analyses for SVP of Advancement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of fundraising experience and a demonstrated track record of major donor solicitation.
  • Must be a skilled leader, capable of directing, motivating, and inspiring volunteers and staff.
  • High energy level, flexible, self-motivated, and self-confident.
  • Articulate with strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Strategic thinker; highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
  • Strong time, budget, and organizational management skills, including the capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with environmental/conservation funding community is a plus.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave time.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including salary history) to: American Rivers, Attn: Regional Major Gifts Manager Position, 1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20005; or to: jobs@amrivers.org, with “Regional Major Gifts Manager Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

11/18/2011

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