Development Director - Fundraising & Strategy (Moab)

Canyonlands Field Institute; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Pro gear discounts

Live in Moab

Job summary

Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab, Utah seeks a collaborative, energetic Development Director to oversee all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing. You will lead annual strategies, cultivate diverse funding sources, and supervise staff, while aligning efforts with CFI’s mission to connect people, community, and nature.

The role requires proven leadership, superb written and verbal communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with foundations, individuals,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in donor relations, fundraising strategy, and grant writing, with a track record of securing major gifts and grants.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, including donors, community members, and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and collaborative skills.
• Experience with Donor Management Systems (DMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Grant Management Systems, and other fundraising software tools and databases.
• Ability to travel including staff meetings, funder visits, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the annual fundraising and development strategy, ensuring it reflects CFI’s mission.
• Cultivate and promote CFI’s core values through development initiatives.
• Identify innovative revenue generation strategies and build a diverse funding base, including individual donors, foundations, and other sources.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships to enhance ongoing support.
• Create innovative opportunities to engage donors and sponsors, foster long‑term relationships.
• Oversee timely and accurate donor acknowledgements and communication tracking in the donor management system.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on budget planning and oversight.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Tools

Donor Management System (DMS)

CRM

Grant Management Systems

Job description

Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab, Utah seeks a collaborative, energetic Development Director to oversee all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing. You will lead annual strategies, cultivate diverse funding sources, and supervise staff, while aligning efforts with CFI’s mission to connect people, community, and nature.

The role requires proven leadership, superb written and verbal communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with foundations, individuals,