Associate Advancement Director - East
Associate Advancement Director - East
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$ 88000 - 92700
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1 Vacancy
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25-04-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Advancement Director East
Department: Office of Advancement
Location: Washington DC (Hybrid 23 days in office)
Reports To: Managing Director Major Gifts East
Context: At the Sierra Club we believe in the power of togetherness. Together we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental racial economic and gender justice a future where all people benefit from a healthy thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity we will continue to fight for a bold transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet our humanity and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected and the overlap between ecology race gender and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it.
Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: This is an opportunity to join the Advancement team of the countrys leading grassroots environmental organization. At a critical time for the planet Sierra Club is running highly effective campaigns to address climate change protect wilderness and wildlife and advance healthier communities by rooting that work in justice and equity for all.
We are seeking an Associate Advancement Director responsible for identifying cultivating and soliciting gifts of $25000 and greater. In this position you will be part of a dynamic team of gift officers raising upwards of $65 million dollars for our highimpact campaigns from individual donors family foundations and institutional funders within the defined geographic region. The Associate Advancement Director East will manage accounts throughout the region via engagement and stewardship.
Valid drivers license satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance required. 3040 of travel is encouraged when safe and strategic.
Job activities include but are not limited to:
- Donor Portfolio Management
- Communicate with supporters and prospects through in person and virtualmeetings.
- 3040 travel is expected.
- Engage with supporters and prospects through phone video conference digital engagements and writing based on a clear strategy for cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
- Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects developing and implementing a clear written donor strategy leading to upgraded giving over time by connecting the donors philanthropic priorities with the organizations most critical programs and ambitions. Capture all interactions and relationships in the CRM record.
- Collaboration
- With the Managing Director Major Gifts East create and manage organizational budget; track and report on progress to goal including gifts and pledges as well as regional expenses.
- Works closely with the research team regional leadership and staff to identify prospects and develop strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of philanthropic support.
- Coordinates major gift activities with the work of the regional field offices including Chapter staff regional campaign and program staff and Chapter leadership.
- Strategic Planning &
- Drive the strategies and plan to identify cultivate upgrade and/or solicit retained and new donors with an eye to building a strong pipeline of qualified major donors. Focus on discovery and cultivation and solicitation of highnetworth individuals with the capacity to give $25000 or greater.
- Works with other Advancement Program & Chapter staff as well as other Sierra Club staff to help develop and implement Major Gift programs initiatives general events and materials.
- Support leaderships engagement as needed to secure new upgraded and renewed gifts.
- Plans and leads donor events where appropriate.
- Knowledge Base
- Maintains knowledge and expertise in environmental issues the Sierra Clubs priorities and concerns. Helps to identify and develop funding opportunities.
The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in development and major gift fundraising including a strong background in the cultivation and solicitation of fivefigure gifts to nonprofit organizations or similar equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and fundraising goals.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with fundraising database and MS Office applications to build compelling marketing and communications pieces.
- Committed to evolution. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.
- Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach cando attitude a sense of humor and authentic kindness wherever you go.
$88000 $92700 a year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $88000 $92700 annually.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive Workers Union.
This is a category 4 exempt represented position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employees manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit qualifications lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed religion national origin immigration status socioeconomic status ancestry age size sex sexual orientation gender gender identity familial status veteran status disability AIDS/HIV status medical condition prior conviction arrest history traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black Indigenous and other minoritized groups; women; queer transgender gender nonconforming and gender fluid people.
We are accepting applications until this position is filled.
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