Development Manager, Protector Societies and Appeals

Join a new development team with a strong and experienced leader seeking to build a best practice donor engagement program that will cultivate and steward all constituents committed to protecting Lake George.  

The Lake George Association (LGA) is a private, not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and watershed of Lake George as a world-class natural resource. 

The LGA is seeking a passionate, team-oriented, self-starter with a proven track record of success in non-profit development or related customer relations role. Excellent written and communications skills, detail orientation and proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and comfortably is required.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and lead the execution of the organization’s Lake Protector recruitment and retention strategy 
• Manage regular communications (print, electronic and phone) related to Lake Protector engagement, renewal, appeals, marketing collateral, etc.  
• Recommend and develop new Lake Protector programs and benefits to drive increased participation and retention 
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility and give input to organization’s annual budget 
• Responsible for management of all Lake Protector data, tracking and reporting, including but not limited to:  
• Updating and maintaining records 
• Managing recruitment and retention tracking and reports  
• Collecting and analyzing current, new and potential new constituent information 

 Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Passion for freshwater conservation 
• Minimum three years of non-profit membership/constituent engagement work 
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively in a donor-centered environment 
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and speaking skills 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities 
• Demonstrated ability to lead process implementation from inception to completion 
• Demonstrated skill in relationship management and development 
• Bachelor’s degree (required) 

Excellent benefits – health, dental, vision and Retirement Plan with company match. Relocation is not provided. 

Please submit a cover letter and resumé to hiring@lakegeorgeassociation.org . No calls, please.