Philanthropy Manager North Carolina Wildlife Federation
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Job Location:
Charlotte, VT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 95000
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Career Opportunity
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) seeks two collaborative relationship-driven fundraisers to serve as Philanthropy Managers. The ideal candidates will bring strong donor relationship management communication and organizational skills to advance NCWFs mission to protect conserve and restore North Carolinas wildlife and habitat for all.
Reporting Structure: The Philanthropy Managers report to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications and collaborates with team members across the organization including programs operations and communications.
Total Staff and Budget: 25 staff members and an annual operating budget of $3.7 million.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and is in the $75-95K range.
Working Environment/Location: NCWF is seeking two (2) Philanthropy Managers. One will be based out of the Raleigh office and cultivate relationships with donors in the Northern Piedmont and Eastern part of the state while the other will do the same out of the Charlotte office in the Southern Piedmont and Western part of the state.
Key Responsibilities
The Philanthropy Manager will execute the following responsibilities:
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward a portfolio of 100 major donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts.
- Develop tailored solicitation strategies that align donor passions with NCWFs conservation priorities and to secure gifts of $10000 and up.
- Research donors and conduct personal outreach to engage and qualify potential major donors.
- Conduct at least 10 donors visits per month to build deep lasting relationships that lead to increased philanthropic investment over time.
- Steward donors through regular phone calls emails and personalized engagement.
- Invite donors to special events gatherings and conservation field visits to enhance engagement.
- Write donor visit reports that further inform the philanthropic ability and intent of donors.
- Partner with leadership board members and program staff to advance donor relationships and connections.
- Maintain accurate donor records and track progress using NCWFs CRM system Donor Perfect.
The Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in major gift fundraising securing significant gifts from individual donors
- Strong relationship-building skills with a track record of engaging and securing high-net-worth donors.
- Willingness to conduct cold calls and proactive donor outreach.
- Experience in face-to-face donor engagement stewardship and solicitation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proposal writing and donor presentations.
- Understanding of planned giving vehicles and how to engage in conversation with donors about their legacy and wishes.
- Experience conducting research on individual donors using wealth screening tools and online resources.
- Understanding of organizational budgets and revenue allocations
- Passion for wildlife conservation and the outdoors.
- Highly organized self-motivated and results driven.
- Experience with donor databases and CRM systems.
- Certified Fundraising Executive accreditation is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent listener with the ability to lead meaningful conversation by asking engaging questions.
- Good writing and storytelling skills.
- Strategic thinking to align NCWFs mission with funder priorities.
- Proficiency in CRM systems. Experience with DonorPerfect a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster productive relationships with donors and volunteers.
Education & Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. nonprofit management or marketing and communications).
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel statewide as needed.
About NCWF
For 80 years North Carolina Wildlife Federation has united people who love the outdoors hunters and anglers gardeners and hikers scientists and conservationists to protect the wildlife and wild places that make our state extraordinary.
From policy advocacy in the General Assembly to hands-on habitat restoration through local chapters NCWFs work combines science-based conservation with grassroots engagement. We champion a nonpartisan approach that brings diverse stakeholders together around common-sense conservation solutions for wildlife habitat and people.
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Benefits
NCWF offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Optional dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid 401k with employee investment option
- Employee-paid health and flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
How To Apply
Join NCWF and play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in our state.
To apply scroll to the top of this page. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter resume and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be case of any technical problems contact No phone calls please and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Company Policies
- Customer Service
- Financial Performance
- Revenue Growth
- Oversight
- Regional Sales
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Product Line
- Ensure Compliance
- Human Resources
- Procedures
- Sales Goals
- Direct Reports
