The Development Manager plays a key role on a dynamic team of talented individuals committed to Wyoming’s legacy of conservation, working closely with the Executive Director to implement Wyoming Wildlife Federation’s (WWF’s) fundraising strategy.
Position: Development Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Lander, WY (Preferred/Remote Potential)
Full-time: 40 hours a week
Hiring Date: Spring/Early Summer 2024
Salary Range: $50,000 - $53,000
Scope:
Oversee all aspects of our grant-based fundraising - from foundations ranging in stature from national prominence to small family foundations. The position will also focus on stewardship and cultivation of WWF’s individual donors and corporate sponsors.
Primary Duties:
- Help the Executive Director implement the development plan
- Oversee the writing of grant inquiries, proposals, and reports
- Maintain the grants database and sourcing of new grant opportunities
- Manage the grant calendar
- Identify and conduct preliminary research on new relationships with foundations, individuals, and corporate partners
- Maintain administrative tools including prospect spreadsheets, inquiry letters, and tools for tracking income and fundraising progress
- Help with corporate/industry sponsorships
- Oversee the planning and execution of annual fundraisers
- Oversee the administration of the donor database such as processing donations, preparing acknowledgment letters, and donor correspondence
- Manage systems for gift entry and donor acknowledgment, ensuring that every donor receives a prompt acknowledgment for their contribution
- Oversee ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors, including drafting and distributing tailored program updates, and coordinating donor visits
- Work with the WWF team to develop a budget for annual income and expenditures for the development program
- Respond to general inquiries regarding donations, pledge commitments, and partnership opportunities
- Network and support team members at WWF events
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Desired Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have the majority of the following qualifications and the ability to attain
proficiency in the remainder of the probationary year.
- College degree
- Three years of relevant experience with non-profits and/or three years of development experience conducting at least 60% of the job duties described
- Successful grant writing experience
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and cultivation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficient with databases and CRM systems
- Proficient in managing and tracking multiple projects/fundraising opportunities
- Aptitude for computers, computer software, and other types of office equipment
- The ability to self-motivate and work with limited supervision
- Active leadership qualities
Application Materials
Interested applicants, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jbales@wyomingwildlife.org with the subject line "Development Manager Application."
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