Deputy Director of Development

The Deputy Director of Development is a key role with broad responsibilities across the organization.  Reporting to the Executive Director, this position requires an experienced professional who has a passion for fundraising and for African conservation, is organized, has excellent writing and communication skills, and is able to juggle a variety of responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be able to prioritize projects, work under pressure, and enjoys helping to support a team positioning itself for growth.  Paramount to this position is the ability to work with a high degree of independence, and to manage various projects at once, while maintaining a clear view of the foundation’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and implementing engagement and stewardship strategies for individuals with a focus on gifts at the $5K plus level with a goal to enhance and grow revenue from current and prospective donors.
• Manage a small portfolio of individual supporters at the $5,000 + level to ensure regular touchpoints and on-going stewardship.
• Analyze prospect lists and help to identify new private funding opportunities
• Produce major donor communications, including major gift proposals, reports, and customized communications for donors and prospects.
• Write donor acknowledgement and stewardship letters and oversee the donor acknowledgement process to ensure timely and efficient follow-up.
• Oversee database management and reporting.
• Provide support for event logistics and donor stewardship efforts.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in Fundraising
• Excellent writing and personal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to move individuals through personal cultivation
• Strong commitment to mission of African Parks
• Teamwork and transparency

Communications & Marketing experience desirable

New York-based with ability to come to NY office

Experience with CRM systems

REFERENCES REQUIRED