Save the Redwoods League is looking for a dynamic Director of Major Gifts to oversee and implement all aspects of the individual major gifts program. As our Director of Major Gifts, you manage your own portfolio of 125 major donors, and is responsible for prospect research, presentation materials, budgeting, and all activities to cultivate, track and solicit all supporters of $10,000+ or more.
You will work directly with the major gifts staff, the Director of Development, the Chief Development Officer, the President & CEO, and members of the Development Committee and other volunteers, for developing and managing all activities related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of our major gift donors, ensuring these donors are inspired by the League’s mission and engaged in supporting the organization.
For over 100 years, Save the Redwoods League has been dedicated to protecting the ancient redwood forests so all generations can experience the inspiration and majesty of redwoods. Since its founding in 1918, Save the Redwoods League has protected more than 200,000 acres of forests and helped create 66 redwood parks and preserves for everybody to enjoy. To learn more about us, go to www.SaveTheRedwoods.org.
Compensation for this San Francisco Bay Area-based position: $147,900 - $152,500 per year, depending on experience.
Save the Redwoods League currently has a hybrid work schedule that is predominantly remote with at least one day per week in the office expected.
We provide excellent benefits including paid vacation, sick time, medical, dental, vision, online tele-therapy, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, life insurance, and a generous 401k match!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising
Meets the annual revenue goals for the major donor giving program
Directs efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward potential major donors
Designs and coordinates targeted fundraising activities and events for prospective and current major donors, and for cultivation and recognition of current major donors
Serves as the Canopy Club liaison; designs and oversees implementation of programs to renew and upgrade donors at the $10,000 plus level
Supports the Chief Development Officer in working with the Development Committee, the Board of Councilors, and the Board of Directors in support of fundraising activities
Manages other ad hoc fundraising committees
Management
Recruits, coaches, motivates, and empowers a strong major gifts team under the leadership of the Director of Development
Manages a team that will be responsible for cultivating, tracking, and soliciting major gift donors and prospects
Ensures success of individual and team growth and performance to reach quarterly and annual revenue goals; demonstrates that the major gifts program is highly efficient, effective, ethical, and well leveraged
Works with the Director of Development on annual planning, budgeting and goal setting for major gifts-related activities
Assists in the recruitment of leadership volunteer solicitors and develops their fundraising capabilities
Collaborates with the conservation programs, marketing communications and finance staff to develop strategic and targeted giving opportunities for major donors
Qualifications:
Passion for preserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of Save the Redwoods League
Experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors resulting in $100,000 plus gifts
Minimum of seven years’ experience in nonprofit major gifts fundraising or with proven major gift experience
Minimum of three years’ experience managing employee performance and professional development
Excellent user of office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint) and donor databases, preferably Every Action
Familiarity with a “moves management” donor tracking system
Experience with project management, event planning, and gift planning
Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the League’s mission and interests to a diverse population
Experience with the development and implementation of administrative functions
Ability to handle calmly and efficiently situations ranging from routine to highly complex
Ability to multi-task and work successfully in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of attention to detail with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and monitor priorities, remain flexible, meet deadlines, and have fun
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities; verbal and written fluency in a language other than English is desirable
A strong commitment to DEI and the League’s cultural attributes – empowering, accountable, continuously improving, supportive and inclusive
Working Conditions:
Frequent travel within California
Some weekend and evening responsibilities
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Regularly required to hike through forest land, including walking on uneven ground, climbing over obstacles, and accessing remote locations
Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds
To Be Considered:
Email your resume, a cover letter addressing why you are a great fit for this role, and your salary expectations to:
[email protected] with the subject heading "Director of Major Gifts”.
NO CALLS PLEASE... we are busy protecting redwoods. THANK YOU!
Save the Redwoods League is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an environment of equity and inclusion. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority; people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.