Director of Development
- Employer
- Bald Head Island Conservancy
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
- Closing date
- Apr 18, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Membership, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Animal Protection, Environment, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Bald Head
Island Conservancy
Director
of Development
Bald Head Island, NC
www.bhic.org
The firm of moss+ross has been
retained to help with this search. Please send nominations or
cover letter and resume to: BHIConservancysearch@mossandross.com
Candidates are encouraged to apply by
April 19, 2023.
Bald Head Island
Conservancy
Position: Director of Development
Hiring range is $75,000+
Applications will be accepted until
position is filled.
The Opportunity
The Bald Head Island Conservancy
(Conservancy) seeks a new Director of Development to join its team
of passionate professionals, interns, and volunteers in pursuing
our mission to Discover, Learn, Conserve, and Preserve in
an unmatched setting of maritime forest, salt marsh, and beaches on
Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
The Director of Development plans and
carries out a comprehensive fundraising program, cultivates donor
relations, and organizes fundraising events/engagements on Bald
Head Island (BHI) and in locations across the region where BHI
visitors reside. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, has five or
more years of successful non-profit fundraising experience, and
will bring a strong commitment to growing philanthropy that extends
the Conservancy’s reach on BHI and throughout the region. The next
development leader will have entrepreneurial vision, the energy and
experience to engage local communities, as well as an excitement
for promoting the Conservancy’s coastal conservation mission.
About Bald Head Island
Conservancy
About to celebrate its 40th
anniversary, the Conservancy is an environmental non-profit
organization that champions the sustainability of barrier islands
through research and education, including a well-known, well-loved
Sea Turtle Protection Program. BHI is a barrier island on the
southeast North Carolina coast accessible only via ferry from
Southport, NC. In addition to 8 miles of sandy dunes and beaches,
this barrier island includes nearly 200 acres of protected maritime
forest along with a vibrant salt marsh ecosystem. The island
has approximately 220 permanent residents but welcomes up to 10,000
visitors per week during the summer season.
The Conservancy’s 17 permanent
staff members include scientists who collaborate with government
agencies and universities on environmental monitoring and research
projects related to nesting sea turtles, barrier island
sustainability science, and wildlife conservation, all of which
assist the Village of Bald Head Island with management decisions.
Staff educators conduct programs year-round for regional K-12
schools, Scouts, island visitors, and residents. The
Conservancy campus consists of the Barrier Island Study Center with
research labs and offices, Fleming Education building with live
animals and education exhibits, Turtle Central gift shop, and a
dormitory for seasonal interns and visiting researchers/educators.
Conservancy staff live on the mainland and commute by ferry
to and from the island, which provides many opportunities to build
relationships and community during the 25-minute ride. Staff work
on-island 3 to 5 days per week, with provisions for at-home
telecommuting as required.
The Conservancy’s 2022-2023 annual
budget is $2.2 million with diverse revenue sources comprising
retail sales (47%), development funds [annual fund/gifts (12%),
membership (5%), sponsorships (3%), events (9%)], foundation grants
(6%), conservation contracts and research grants (11%), education
programs (5%), and other (2%). A highly engaged 18-member
Board of Directors oversees the operations of the organization and
assists with financial, outreach, and fundraising activities.
The Conservancy’s operations
activities have successfully followed a strategic plan developed in
2019. A new planning process is anticipated for Fall 2023 and will
include guidance for a major campus reimagination plan to be
implemented over the next 5 to 10 years. Visit the Conservancy’s
website at www.bhic.org to
learn much more about this dynamic organization.
Position Overview
- The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director, supervises a Marketing Coordinator and Environmental Content Creator and is an integral part of the 7-member staff executive team (Executive Director; Chief Scientist; Campus & Facilities Manager; Senior Educator; Finance Manager; Director of Retail Operations). This team collectively manages another 10 permanent staff members as well as 20+ seasonal staff and interns, and several dozen volunteers.
- This position oversees initiatives to strengthen the financial growth and stability of the Conservancy by working with the Executive Director to establish goals and implementation plans that support a comprehensive fundraising program and by participating in organizational strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the executive team. Significant work has been done to organize fundraising records and establish annual development planning, yet there is more to accomplish. Knowledge and use of current best practices from the field of philanthropy is expected.
- The Director of Development generates and maintains active, collaborative relationships with board members, donors, staff colleagues, volunteers and key members of the Bald Head Island and Brunswick County communities. Working with the Marketing Coordinator and Environmental Content Creator, the Director of Development ensures that the Conservancy’s communications plan supports and enhances all areas of the organization. The new leader must be an energetic and dedicated networker who enjoys communicating the Conservancy’s story to groups of all sizes and in written materials.
- Work closely with Executive Director on fundraising goals and communicating the Conservancy’s mission.
- Supervise a Marketing Coordinator, Environmental Content Creator, and seasonal interns.
- Lead a team effort to create and execute major programmatic and capital fundraising initiatives (including campus expansion and 40th anniversary events).
- Work closely with the Board of Directors’ Development Committee on fundraising activities.
- Develop, execute, and manage the strategies of a comprehensive fundraising program including annual giving, major and planned giving, membership program, special events, and capital projects.
- Create, cultivate and steward donor relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations, with an emphasis on developing new donors and fostering loyalty and positive engagement with existing supporters.
- Manage a donor database (currently eTapestry) to ensure complete and accurate fundraising records, timely acknowledgements, and useful reports.
- Organize on- and off-island “neighborhood” fundraising events/engagements.
- Assist the annual budgeting process by recommending fundraising budgets and goals.
- Participate occasionally in education and outreach activities with Conservancy staff.
- Minimum 5 years of proven non-profit fundraising experience and success.
- Strong passion for the mission and goals of the Bald Head Island Conservancy and appreciation for the splendor of southeastern US coastal environments.
- Proven leadership in fundraising activities including membership development, special events and annual giving.
- Experience leading major-gifts fundraising and familiarity with planned giving.
- Strong knowledge of non-profit fundraising strategies and best practices for donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and event planning.
- Working knowledge of private foundations and grant writing.
- Experience developing and managing business/corporate sponsorships.
- Able to build and maintain long-term relationships with current and potential donors.
- Active networker who inspires, educates, and moves people to act.
- Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g., eTapestry).
- Articulate, professional, positive attitude.
- Creative, strategic thinker with strong written and oral communication skills.
- Provide monthly development dashboard reports for the Executive Director and Board, continuously assessing progress towards goals.
- Travel as needed, including a ferry commute several days per week to BHI.
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational and managerial skills.
- Ability to work effectively with and appreciate people of all backgrounds.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Must be able to work occasionally on nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The salary range for this full-time, exempt leadership role is $75,000+ and will be commensurate with the candidate’s competencies and experience. The Conservancy can offer a hybrid work schedule balancing home work with time on the island.
- The Conservancy also provides a comprehensive benefits package
that includes
- 80% of BCBS health, and 100% of dental, vision and short- and long-term disability insurance
- SEP IRA with a Conservancy contribution of 7% gross salary after one year of full-time employment
- Ferry tickets and parking at mainland ferry provided by BHIC and golf carts for on-island transportation
- Paid vacation leave; 13 paid holidays; 3 paid personal days; parental leave
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