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River Heritage Conservancy · 1 day ago

Director of Development (Fundraising)

Jeffersonville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

River Heritage Conservancy is dedicated to creating and sustaining vibrant public parks along the Falls of the Ohio River. The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts and cultivate partnerships to support the organization's mission and ensure the success of its capital campaign and ongoing revenue generation strategies.

GovernmentNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Kirstie Adanick CTA

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive revenue generation strategies, emphasizing corporate, individual, and foundation donations, as well as planned and endowment gifts, to support park creation and maintenance

Direct the activities of development committees, leveraging their expertise to support fundraising initiatives and effectively engage key stakeholders

Drive the expansion and diversification of fundraising channels, integrating innovative approaches to enhance donor participation and revenue generation

Support capital campaign planning and execution, including prospect strategy, leadership engagement, and coordination with consultants, as appropriate

Provide executive leadership to the Development Department, managing areas such as annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, public/private grants, membership programs, and overall development operations

Guide the ongoing evolution of the Development team by assessing and refining structure, roles, and workflows to support current operations and future growth, while establishing clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability for results

Provide direct support to the CEO and other key organizational leaders as they engage, cultivate, and solicit major and lead donors for the Conservancy and its capital campaign

Personally engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and lead donors serving as a primary relationship manager for top prospects

Cultivate a culture of philanthropy, ensuring donor experiences align with the organization's commitment to excellence through personalized stewardship and engagement. Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, community leaders, and stakeholders to maximize fundraising potential and community impact

Qualification

Revenue Generation LeadershipFundraising StrategiesExecutive LeadershipStrategic VisionCommunication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipMission AlignmentInnovative ThinkingAccountabilityProfessional ExpertiseIntegrity

Required

Minimum of five years' executive leadership and management experience in nonprofit, corporate, or similar organizations, demonstrating success in revenue generation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate the organization's mission and fundraising priorities

Demonstrated integrity and credibility in representing River Heritage Conservancy, coupled with a commitment to ethical fundraising practices

Ability to develop and implement ambitious fundraising strategies aligned with organizational objectives, driving sustainable growth and community impact

Proven experience in fostering collaboration and building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Strong belief in River Heritage Conservancy's mission, with a passion for promoting community engagement and environmental conservation

A record of success in non-profits or businesses that have worked with, but not limited to, projects involving parks, gardens, conservation, urban redevelopment, or even large and complex economic development projects

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated professional/volunteer work experience