BARNSTABLE LAND TRUST

JOB OPPORTUNITY

 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

 

The Director of Development provides resource development expertise to ensure the financial security, sustainability and growth of the Barnstable Land Trust. The main focus of this position is to ensure that one staff person is focused solely on fundraising. The primary goal is the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy.

 

BARNSTABLE LAND TRUST

 

The Barnstable Land Trust is a private, non-profit conservation and preservation organization that acquires and protects natural resources of the town of Barnstable. 

 

Our key areas of programs and services are the acquisition and protection of land; fundraising and membership development activities; and land stewardship.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Prepare and implement the annual Resource Development Plan (Renewals and Annual Appeal)

 

Develop and implement Special Project giving programs and Major Donor Program:

• Fundraising events 
• Direct Mail appeals
• One on one

 

Provide staff support to the Resource Development Committee and various fundraising teams (special project campaigns, special events)

 

Provide leadership and guidance for Board fundraising and development training

 

Direct and execute grant writing campaign

 

Assist with marketing campaigns, public relations and community outreach

 

Oversee the acknowledgement of all donations

             

Expand annual member giving (individuals and business)

 

Develop and implement a new Planned Giving Program

 

Provide regular reports to the Board of Directors

 

The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director and works directly with:

•  Volunteer teams
•  Board Members
•  Resource Development Committee

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

College degree preferred

Experience in fundraising field (preference given to environmental fundraising experience)

Successful Resource Development experience with non-profit organizations

Strong grant writing experience

Demonstrated abilities in leadership and program development

Ability to educate – good communication skills (both written and verbal)

Impeccable computer skills

Solid organizational skills

Able to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines

Experience working with volunteers

Commitment to the mission of the organization

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience developing media presentations and public service announcements a plus

  

TO APPLY:

 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to jobs@blt.org.

All attachments should be readable in Microsoft Word. No phone calls please!

 

Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected. 

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