Regional Director of Event Fundraising - North Alabama

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.

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About The Position

Regional Directors duties and responsibilities encompass the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region including:

Recruitment and training of volunteers
Managing the volunteer efforts in support of Ducks Unlimited fundraising events
Fostering growth within the region with emphasis on new chapter development; internal growth within existing committees; identification and development of non-traditional fundraising opportunities and major donor identification and management
Coordination and collaboration with the Arkansas fundraising team and volunteers

Requirements

• At minimum a BA or BS from an accredited institution is required.
• Volunteer experience with non-profit organizations will benefit candidates and volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited is desired.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and eager to accept challenging goals.
• This position requires an aptitude for building and managing relationships with a diverse group of volunteers with an emphasis on effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates must be able to work with proficiency on a personal computer with basic skills in MS Office applications and have a working familiarity with the Internet.
• The successful candidate will be required to develop computer skills specific to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.’s standardized information systems.
• Candidates must be willing to work hours that extend well outside of the typical workday and workweek throughout the year, including extensive auto travel throughout the region.
• Must have a valid driver's license and provide proof of insurability
• The selected candidate should and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed upon location in the Northern Alabama region.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited is desired.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Managing the volunteer efforts in support of Ducks Unlimited fundraising events
• Fostering growth within the region with emphasis on new chapter development; internal growth within existing committees; identification and development of non-traditional fundraising opportunities and major donor identification and management
• Coordination and collaboration with the Arkansas fundraising team and volunteers

Benefits

• comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees