Campaign Lead

NatureBridge•Sausalito, CA

8d•$105,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

As Campaign Lead, you will partner closely with the Chief Development Officer, CEO, campaign volunteers, and principal donors to help drive the largest fundraising effort in NatureBridge's history. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence campaign strategy, build relationships with transformational philanthropists, and help shape the future of an organization serving more than 30,000 students annually. This is an opportunity for a development professional who is both strategic and highly organized, someone who can manage complexity, build strong relationships, and keep a major campaign moving forward with clarity and momentum. The Campaign Lead will direct campaign implementation, ensuring that priorities are clear, stakeholders are aligned, and progress is consistently advancing. Success in this role will expand access to outdoor education for thousands of students each year, deepen the quality of programs delivered in national parks, and support NatureBridge’s ability to serve future generations. This position takes place fully remotely, and can be performed by any candidate in the United States.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressive fundraising or development experience, including capital campaign and major gift fundraising
Demonstrated experience in prospect research, cultivation, solicitation planning, and donor stewardship
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience working with boards, volunteers, donors, and consultants
Experience supporting campaign committees or volunteer leadership groups
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor databases, with strong attention to data accuracy
High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace.
All NatureBridge Employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Nice To Haves

We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.
If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of the capital campaign across the quiet, major gift, and public phases
Manage the campaign prospect pipeline in alignment with the overall campaign goals and timeline
Monitor progress toward campaign goals and benchmarks, recommending strategy adjustments as needed
Develop and maintain clear, consistent campaign reports for staff and volunteer leadership
Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies; manage prospect lists, research, and briefing materials
Prepare donor communications, proposals, and briefing materials, and support coordination and follow-up for donor engagement
Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of donor and prospect data
Advise on and participate in major gift solicitations as appropriate
Coordinate and support campaign committees, including volunteer recruitment, training, and preparation for solicitations
Prepare materials, manage logistics, and provide updates and analysis for volunteer and senior leadership meetings
Develop and maintain campaign materials and donor communications
Develop donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship strategies and support cultivation events
Maintain positive working relationships and strict confidentiality
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer