Managing Director of Development - Southern Region
Managing Director of Development - Southern Region
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Managing Director of Development
Southern Region
Volunteer Region 7
Ducks Unlimited Inc. the continents leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation seeks a Managing Director of Development to provide strategic direction and leadership for the development of major gift efforts in the Southern Region including the states of Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. In addition the Managing Director is responsible for identifying cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals corporations and foundations to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Maintain a personal portfolio of high networth major gift prospects to cultivate solicit and steward.
- Partner with the National Director to move assigned leadership prospects to philanthropic commitment.
- Guide Directors of Development in strategy development for cultivating and soliciting major donor prospects.
- Delegate assignments and evaluate staff performance in all areas including prospect management solicitation and followup activities.
- Promote a cohesive fundraising team of staff and volunteers within the region to implement a comprehensive major gift program and support other fundraising activities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with conservation and event staff within the region to further the development program and the mission of DU.
- Work with staff and volunteers to develop state campaign and DOD work plans to foster growth and improvement in the development program.
- Partner with the Managing Director of Gift Planning to ensure teams identify and pursue blended gifts.
- Represent development on the Regional Leadership Team.
- Serve as a member of the development management and leadership prospect management teams.
- Oversee the recruitment onboarding/training coaching performance and retention of a cohesive team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Education:Applicants must have a fouryear degree from an accredited university and six years of fundraising experience which includes at least four years of development/major gift experience. Experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns relationships in and a working knowledge of the regions philanthropic community and an interest in outdoor conservation activities are also desired.
Communication Skills:Superb communication writing and presentation skills and ability to persuasively convey the mission of DU
Technological Proficiency: Computer literacy with a proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word Excel PowerPoint and Power BI; experience with complex customer relationship management software
Interpersonal Skills:Proven success in building and maintaining longterm relationships with fundraising constituents and in soliciting and securing major gifts
Reporting and Location: This position reports to the National Director of Development and works remotely at a mutually agreed upon city within the region. Candidates must be willing to work hours outside the typical workday and workweek throughout the year. Significant overnight travel is required.
Salary and Benefits Package: Salary commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work daily. DU offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive group medical prescription dental and vision insurance including spouse and dependent coverage; a minimum of three weeks paid vacation to start; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
Application Instructions:To apply submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and a resume highlighting your qualifications. For internal candidates log intowith your employee credentials click MYSELF TALENT CAREER CENTER and follow the prompts to APPLY. For external candidates visit select the job title and follow the prompts to APPLY.
Applications will be considered as received and the position will remain open until filled. For further information regarding this position please contact
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color religion creed national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender age 40 or over) disability (physical mental or visual) genetic information marital status (including registered domestic partnership status) military and veteran status immigration status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
