Director of Development - Iowa

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. • IA, US, IA

7d • Remote

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Director of Development in Iowa with the following primary fundraising responsibilities: Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations that are part of an identified prospect portfolio to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited (DU). Coordinate with conservation and development departments to develop proposals and secure funding for DU’s habitat conservation priorities as defined in DU’s Strategic Plan, to include support for operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and DU’s endowment. Partner with the event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of DU’s major gift program and increase major gift revenue in the region. Work with volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising. Serve as a staff liaison for the Iowa State Campaign Committee. Achieve goals established in the Annual Work Plan. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, and is driven to succeed. The selected candidate should have the desire and ability to travel extensively within the region and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed-upon location within the assigned work area. As a remote employee, you may be required to come in at any time, with reasonable notice, into a DU office (or other designated location) for meetings and other business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of fundraising or related experience with an emphasis on personal major gift solicitation and a strong conservation ethic.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship, and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to and experience with prospect moves management
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers
• Goal-oriented and performance results-driven
• Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with planned giving
• Experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns
• Relationships in the region's philanthropic community
• An interest in outdoor conservation activities

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations that are part of an identified prospect portfolio to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited (DU).
• Coordinate with conservation and development departments to develop proposals and secure funding for DU’s habitat conservation priorities as defined in DU’s Strategic Plan, to include support for operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and DU’s endowment.
• Partner with the event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of DU’s major gift program and increase major gift revenue in the region.
• Work with volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising.
• Serve as a staff liaison for the Iowa State Campaign Committee.
• Achieve goals established in the Annual Work Plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director