Director of Development

Are you a fundraising leader, passionate about conservation?

Do you have demonstrated experience leading teams and managing a portfolio of major donors?

Are you an ambitious goal-setter with the skill and creativity to accomplish those goals?

We are currently in search of a Director of Development for a Conservation Nonprofit. The position is based in Pennington, NJ. This is a full-time, permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Conservation Nonprofit

LOCATION: Pennington, NJ

POSITION TITLE: Director of Development

SCHEDULE: Full Time - 1 day/week remote

DURATION: Permanent

SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $115,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The Director of Development will lead a development team, managing all aspects of their donation portfolios including annual fund, major donors, fundraising events, grants, endowment growth and an upcoming capital campaign. The organization is focused on an ambitious 5-year growth plan and this person will be a critical player in creating and implementing that strategy.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 7+ years experience in a fundraising setting, raising $2M+ in Annual Fund and Special Events combined
• Demonstrated success in securing 6-figure gifts from major donors and managing a portfolio of major donors giving $10k+
• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated ability to supervise highly skilled staff in the areas of fundraising and communications
• Prior experience running a Capital Campaign a plus
• Strong written and oral communication and excellent organization skills.
• Passion for the organization’s mission, programs, and core values.
• Genuine commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficient in DonorPerfect and/or Salesforce preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Development and Fundraising

• Develop overall strategy for the advancement team to meet fundraising targets for 2025 and the ambitious goals of the organization’s five-year strategic plan.
• Manage the departmental budget of approximately $900,000 in 2025 and work with the organization’s Executive Director and Senior Director of Finance & Operations to prepare future revenue and expense budgets.
• Supervise three full-time and one part-time development staff members; recruit, hire, and supervise one additional full-time staff member during 2025; and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Engage and cultivate relationships with The Watershed Institute’s Board of Trustees and actively lead the organization’s Development Committee of Trustees and other volunteers to support fundraising goals and activities.
• Prepare all development-related reports for meetings of the Board of Trustees and Development Committee; and review, revise, and report on Key Performance Indicators for development and fundraising.
• Oversee the Annual Fund, which includes unrestricted contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Manage a major and principal gift portfolio to support the annual fund, capital needs, and endowment growth, through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Chief of Strategy & Program, Senior Director of Finance & Operations, and other senior staff to secure and manage grants from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals.
• Supervise management of the organization’s annual Watershed Fest gala and other fundraising events, working with the organization’s events coordinator and volunteers to meet goals for net revenue.

Communications and Marketing

• Supervise the Senior Manager of Communications & Marketing and work collaboratively with the communications team to promote the Watershed’s mission, brand, and accomplishments to the organization’s donors, partners, and other constituents.
• Represent the organization at organizational functions and other public and private events.

We’d love to hear from you!

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