Director of Development - New Mexico

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Position Summary

The Director of Development (DoD) in New Mexico is responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive development program that secures significant financial resources from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support the conservation goals of the New Mexico Field Office (NMFO). 

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.
• Experience asking for and closing major gifts.
• Experience collaborating and working with teams.
• Experience with written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations, and corporations.
• Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
• Experience managing and supervising philanthropy personnel.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.
• Experience interacting positively and constructively with peers.
• Experience applying marketing principles on projects/programs.

Apply Now

To apply for job ID 50506, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on December 30, 2021. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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