Trout Unlimited · 13 hours ago
Rocky Mountain Development & Engagement Manager
United States
Full-time, Part-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expTrout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization dedicated to the conservation of rivers and streams. The Rocky Mountain Development & Engagement Manager will collaborate with state directors and the Development team to facilitate philanthropic support and donor engagement for conservation programs across the Rocky Mountains.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist state directors and state leads in organizing and managing emergent and long-standing donor circles in specific geographies (e.g., Jackson, WY; Santa Fe, NM; Park City, UT). Manage the administrative aspects of up to five donor circles at various levels of development (event planning and RSVP tracking, donor engagement, gift processing, reporting, etc.)
Support state directors, Rocky Mountain VP and development team in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding individual donors, ensuring personalized engagement that aligns with TU’s mission. Support the implementation of a management process to guide donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Support state directors and the Rocky Mountain VP by planning and managing personal touchpoints and follow-ups as part of the stewardship process
Conduct research to identify potential individual donors, leveraging TU’s current donor and volunteer network and donor research resources to build targeted prospect lists
Assist in organizing donor events, including luncheons, dinners, fishing trips, and site visits to deepen relationships and showcase TU’s conservation impact
Collaborate with Development Communications and conservation staff to compile data and written descriptions for grant and funding agreement reports, pitch decks, newsletters, and web content. Coordinate the procurement and distribution of donor gifts and swag
Support the Development team in maintaining accurate records in TU’s CRM, sending timely pledge and renewal reminders, and event details to support fundraising goals. Support the Finance and Accounting team in reconciling NetSuite revenue with NetFORUM records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2+ years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grant writing, nonprofit administration, event coordination, or professional services, or a related field, ideally with a focus on partnerships and fundraising
Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations, particularly in conservation or environmental sectors
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., NetFORUM, Salesforce) or donor databases
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences
Ability to independently develop and maintain relationships with staff and donors
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines (and drive others to meet deadlines), and deliver a high standard of performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the ability to manage and update spreadsheets and cross-reference data
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments, while maintaining focus on regional and state program development goals
Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems
Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, follow through, and follow up
Basic research skills to identify and qualify donor prospects
Collaborative team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Ability to travel occasionally within the Rocky Mountain region for events or donor meetings
Preferred
Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations, particularly in conservation or environmental sectors
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., NetFORUM, Salesforce) or donor databases
Company
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited is an american non profit organization dedicated to the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.03MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $14.03M
Leadership Team
Chris Wood
President and CEO
James Hughey
Chief Financial Officer
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