Director of Development
- Employer
- Catalina Island Conservancy
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- $160,000.00 - $180,000.00
- Posted Date
- Feb 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Environment, Research
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Catalina Island
Conservancy in the search for a Director of Development.
Reporting to the Chief of External Affairs, the Director of
Development will oversee all activities relating to a successful
philanthropy program including the development and implementation
of an annual coordinated fundraising strategy, a robust membership
program, direct response appeals, major and planned giving
initiatives, grants and sponsorships, special campaigns, and
fundraising events that result in increased year-over-year
fundraising revenue. The Director of Development will foster a
culture of philanthropy and empower a highly collaborative team to
fulfill clear, ambitious, and achievable goals. In partnership with
the Chief of External Affairs, the Director of Development will
lead the planning and execution of the Conservancy’s next major
comprehensive capital campaign, projected to begin this year
following organizational visioning and strategic planning; develop
a more ambitious approach to major and planned giving in order to
increase overall giving at the highest levels and yield impactful
gifts; grow memberships by 8% to 10% annually; build a best in
class major gift program and campaign infrastructure; and increase
unrestricted fundraising to support programmatic and operational
needs.
Founded in 1972, the Catalina Island Conservancy, one of
California’s oldest and largest private land trusts, opens its
wildlands for the public to enjoy in many ways. Just off the
densely populated Southern California coast, Catalina Island is
home to approximately 4,000 year-round residents and more than 60
endemic species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.
The Catalina Island Conservancy protects 88 percent of Catalina
Island’s approximately 48,000 acres, including the region’s longest
publicly accessible undeveloped coastline. The Conservancy is a
research and conservation leader, protecting and restoring
vulnerable habitats and species in its Mediterranean climate.
Conservancy staff guide Island ecosystem recovery with the goal of
generating a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem with no
endangered forms of life. The Conservancy offers recreational
experiences and educational programs for not only the 300,000
annual visitors who choose to spend time in the unique and special
Conservancy “Wildlands Ecosystems” but also inspires nearly 1.4
million visitors to other parts of the Island. Recreation,
educational engagement service opportunities, and partnerships
connect the Island’s unique resources to people’s lives, inspiring
environmental stewardship and action. The Catalina Island
Conservancy believes in responsible recreation for the stewardship
of natural resources. The Conservancy provides access to Catalina
Island’s wildlands with nearly 165 miles of recreational roads and
trails, and 62 miles of unspoiled beaches and coves for camping,
biking, hiking, touring, and more.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Catalina
Island Conservancy as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications presented in the prospectus. A bachelor’s degree or
an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least
eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, serving in
roles with progressive levels of responsibility, including
experience with individual giving, institutional giving, major
gifts, annual fund and membership, planned and capital giving,
prospect research, stewardship, special events, and development
operations is preferred for this role. Catalina Island Conservancy
will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you
are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the
Conservancy, but your experience does not exactly align with every
qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000
annually.
Catalina Island Conservancy is committed to the inclusion of all
qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the
selection process, please contact Marianna DiVietro
at mariannadivietro@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1391.
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