Senior Director of Development/Fundraising Consultant

ACCF is partnering with Searching for Good to identify a

FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT/SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

REMOTE POSITION

The mission of the African Community and Conservation Foundation (ACCF https://africanccf.org) is to contribute to the preservation of important African wilderness areas, as well as to empower the communities living alongside these spaces, contributing to a world in which people and wildlife live together, sustainably, forever. ACCF is seeking an experienced fundraising partner to work with the Board of Directors and organizational leadership to cultivate a community to donors to increase impact and ensure the sustainability of ACCF’s critical work in the region.

The ideal candidate for this mostly remote role (travel will be required) will be based on the East Coast, have global fundraising experience, preferably in the conservation space.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure $1 million annually for the foundation's African community and conservation work. Build a strong fundraising network and infrastructure in Africa to support the foundation's mission. Increase awareness and support for the foundation through social media campaigns and donor engagement initiatives. Collaborate with the foundation's team to ensure effective communication and alignment with fundraising goals. Bring the foundation's philanthropic support to the next level by identifying new funding opportunities and maximizing donor engagement. Manage cash flow and all facets of non-profit administration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Non-Profit Management concentration a plus. Minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in fundraising. Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong dedication to the important mission of the Foundation. Strategic thinker with leadership qualities such as an open, creative approach to problem solving. Solid history of working effectively with developmental databases to manage, maintain, and utilize donor information to maximize effectiveness in all aspects of fundraising. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with high-net-worth donors. Experience in Non-Profit management and fundraising for African Conservation or Community related work preferred.  

Elyse Barbell @ searchingforgoodNYC@gmail.com