Now Hiring a Director of Development!
Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Competitive pay, health, dental, 401k, six weeks of paid time off annually, seven paid holidays, parental leave, dynamic & fun work environment
Send your cover letter and resume to deb.ward@wiscorps.org by July, 14th
Quick Facts
Salary:
$65,000-$75,000 annually
Overview
The Director of Development is an experienced fundraising professional who provides leadership, management, and coordination of all development and fundraising activities of the organization and its two divisions (Wisconsin Conservation Corps and The Nature Place). The Director of Development is responsible for developing strategies and plans to meet annual fundraising goals for major gifts, corporate donations, planned giving, direct mail appeals, grants, special events, and campaign funding.
The Director of Development also builds relationships with current and prospective donors, monitors funded grants, researches new funding opportunities, and supervises all department staff (currently two UW-L Fellows). In addition, the Director of Development will embrace communications and brand awareness as an extension of development strategies to broaden the donor base and expand partnerships.
The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director, and serves as a member of the WisCorps Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to implement the organization’s strategic vision, develop and track the annual budget, attends Leadership Team and Board of Directors meetings, all assigned committee meetings, trainings, retreats, and workshops. The Director will observe, analyze, and provide feedback to continually improve the current and future operations of the organization, and especially the Development Department.
WisCorps is currently working with a capital campaign consultant and the Director of Development will take a leadership role in the current feasibility study, and any potential future capital campaigns.
About WisCorps:
WisCorps, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin that engages youth and young adults in two areas: conservation projects through the Wisconsin Conservation Corps (www.wiscorps.org) and nature education through The Nature Place (www.natureplacelacrosse.org).
Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We expect members of our staff to be leaders in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion leaders within the organization and in our community. Staff is expected to continually create and support a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all WisCorps programs. Staff should seek to remove barriers to participation and create a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals, especially those who have been traditionally marginalized in the environmental field. This includes, but is not limited to BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Hispanic/Latinx, and individuals with a disability. Staff lead with an anti-racist mindset, and continually evaluate policies and procedures, and identify and refine, or remove those that do not support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
Management & Supervisory Duties
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Serve as the department head for the Development department and as a member of the organization's Leadership Team
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Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate current and future department staff and Fellows
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Promote an environment of collaboration, effective communication, timely feedback, and continual improvement both within the development department and organization
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Facilitate regular team and committee meetings of the development department staff
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Provides training regarding fundraising, development, and communications for new hires, Fellows, staff, and board members
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Ensure that policies and procedures are followed and address discipline issues when necessary
Development/Fundraising/Communication Duties
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Work with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to create annual operating budget, including revenue and expense targets
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Creates and implements an annual development plan for meeting fundraising goals: major gifts, corporate donations, planned giving, direct mail appeals, grants, special events, and campaign funding
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Manages major gift asks, corporate campaigns, direct mail appeals, and planned giving
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Develops and executes fundraising, cultivation, and donor appreciation events
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Researches grantors, creates proposals in collaboration with staff and submits grant proposals to potential funders
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Provides strategy for, leads and oversees brand awareness and communications/PR activities
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Works with capital campaign consultant on current feasibility study and any future campaigns
Financial/Administrative/Database Management Duties
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Works with the Director of Administration and program staff to monitor grant award expenditures for compliance with grant requirements
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Compiles and submits grants management reports to funders
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Assists the Director of Administration with annual audit requirements, as needed
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Implement, monitor, and support data tracking systems for donor funded program outcomes
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Uses Network for Good for donor and prospect management
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Uses Windfall for prospect research
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Uses Salesforce for management of outcome data
Qualifications
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An experienced senior development professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience, including increasing leadership responsibilities in non-profit organizations – required
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Demonstrated success with major gift solicitation, corporate campaigns, direct mail/online appeals, grant writing, special events, and planned giving – required
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Experience hiring, supervising, and evaluating full-time permanent staff - required
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Capital campaign experience – preferred
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CFRE -- preferred
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Ability to encourage meaningful and engaging relationships that create lifelong donors
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Proven record of submitting high-quality grant proposals that successfully secure grant funding
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability and desire to create and promote a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
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Growth-minded/entrepreneurial spirit to drive Development program expansion.
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Experience using a CRM system to manage donor and prospective donor information
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Experience using social media platforms to support development efforts
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Can create compelling print and online communications.
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Experience developing public relations and/or marketing strategies
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Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Travel & Hours Requirements:
Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with occasional evening and/or weekend hours for specific activities (i.e., special events related to development/fundraising, monthly board meeting, board retreats, meeting with donors, etc.). Some occasional travel required.