Regional Director of Event Fundraising - Western North Carolina

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. • NC, US, NC

7d • Remote

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited has an opening for a Full-Time Regional Director of Event Fundraising for Western North Carolina. This position will be responsible for the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region. This is a remote position, and the preferred candidate will live in the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan 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

• BA or BS from an accredited institution is required.
• 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.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and eager to accept challenging goals
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer experience with non-profit organizations will benefit candidates
• Volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited is desired.
• The successful candidate will be required to develop computer skills specific to Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s standardized information systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Managing 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 Florida fundraising team and volunteers

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: Senior