Ducks Unlimited · 2 days ago
Director of Development - Texas
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expDucks Unlimited, Inc. is the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, and they are seeking a Director of Development in Texas. This role involves identifying and soliciting major gifts, coordinating funding proposals, and working with volunteers to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.
SportsWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations that are part of an identified prospect portfolio to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited (DU)
Coordinate with conservation and development departments to develop proposals and secure funding for DU’s habitat conservation priorities as defined in DU’s Strategic Plan, to include support for operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and DU’s endowment
Partner with the event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of DU’s major gift program and increase major gift revenue in the region
Work with volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising
Serve as a staff liaison for the Texas State Campaign Committee
Achieve goals established in the Annual Work Plan
Qualification
Required
Minimum of four years of fundraising or related experience with an emphasis on personal major gift solicitation
Bachelor's degree
Excellent interpersonal, relationship, and team-building skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to and experience with prospect moves management
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers
Goal-oriented and performance results-driven
Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs
Must have a valid driver's license and provide proof of insurability
Preferred
Familiarity with planned giving
Experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns
Relationships in the region's philanthropic community
Interest in outdoor conservation activities
Desire and ability to travel extensively within the region
Preference given to Central Texas (Austin area)
Company
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited focuses to conserv
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.23MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureLegislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota ResourcesApex Clean Energy
2024-10-29Grant· $31.77M
2024-08-26Grant· $2.25M
2024-03-04Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Adam Putnam
Chief Executive Officer
Will Knapp
Vice President/Co-Founder of University of Michigan Chapter
Recent News
2025-10-10
2025-10-07
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