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This is a Director of Development, Washington position with a company in Seattle, WA.
Summary: The Washington Director of Development (DOD) is responsible for directing all aspects of a chapter development program or an organization-wide development function that secures significant financial resources from foundations, corporations, and/or individuals to support conservation goals. They establish the vision for areas of responsibility, identify key challenges, develop, and synthesize a plan of action, and deliver targeted outcomes.
The Director of Development proposes and develops fundraising goals and strategic priorities within the WA Chapter, and leads the development of strategies, plans, and tactics that amplify and support our local-to-global mission. The Director of Development, in addition to raising funds for TNC's work in Washington, will collaborate with TNC colleagues to secure funding support for our Divisional, Regional, and Global priorities. They direct the development and implementation of a strategic, integrated, and collaborative approach across the organization, including planning communications. They manage long-range strategic priorities, advance the Conservancy's goals, and communicate an organization-wide vision to donors and other key audiences. They work with programs to establish, monitor, and track measures, lead indicators, and activity level benchmarks in order to achieve maximum success. They lead strategic dialogues with clients and senior-level stakeholders, probing to identify key issues and requirements, negotiating, and developing solutions, and synthesizing a plan of action tailored to audience. They set standards for the program -- centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice principles in philanthropy practices---while making recommendations to optimize resources throughout the Conservancy. The DoD leads relations with key stakeholders including executive and senior management, internal teams, donors, trustees, and outside service providers to achieve strategic program goals. They will be responsible for reporting on program activities to leadership, including Trustee committees.
The DoD is responsible for the program's portfolio of donors and will be responsible for a select group of prospects and donors, the size of the portfolio will be determined in part with consideration for the scope of supervisory responsibility. With key colleagues, they will manage a network of volunteers and/or a development committee or chair.
Responsibilities: Accountable for fundraising goals of $15 million to $25 million per year through a fundraising department or development program. Broad management responsibility for administrative, professional, and volunteer staff, including recruitment, retaining, training, professional development, establishing clear directions, and setting "stretch" objectives. Conceive, design and direct high-level and interdepartmental projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability. Conceive, design, and lead strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives. Spend up to 20% of time as member of WA TNC's Executive Team, contributing to decisions affecting all WA staff and providing guidance on philanthropy strategy and impacts. Conduct scope of work utilizing WA Equity Statement and WA Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Peoples as guiding documents. Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
Ensure functional program meets commitments and is managed for ethical compliance with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.
Exercise leadership in strategic and tactical manners, works with fellow leaders to establish and evaluate policies and/or long-term programs. Financial management of pr gram; setting budget and fundraising objectives, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.
Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
Strategic decisions may affect public image, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally. Travel up to 10-15% in-state and sometimes on short notice, work long hours and occasional weekends. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 9 years related experience, including 3 years working at a senior level.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.
Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
Experience delivering financial results through philanthropic giving in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
Management experience of a large multidisciplinary department-- including campaign planning, execution, and completion.
Commitment to living into our WA Equity Statement and Statement of WA Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Peoples as guiding principles. Experience in directly securing principal level (7-figure) gifts. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.
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