Development Director: Growth Lead for Wildlife Conservation

Bird Rescue; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

Generous vacation

Job summary

International Bird Rescue is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead all fundraising efforts for a national nonprofit focused on bird conservation and welfare. The role partners with the CEO, leadership team and Board to craft and execute a development strategy that expands revenue from donors, corporations and foundations.

With a focus on major gifts, events, and corporate partnerships, the director will build a skilled team, manage budgets, and ensure data-driven decisions using

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills for diverse audiences including corporate clients, foundations and individuals.
• Solid experience with donor databases, preferably Raiser's Edge and Salesforce.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to sustain and grow Bird Rescue's revenue streams.
• Fortify the major gifts program in collaboration with the CEO, Board, Advancement Committee and senior staff.
• Manage an annual development budget with clear goals and timelines.
• Supervise and grow the development team and donor operations to drive efficiency.
• Oversee donor data and analytics to identify opportunities and measure impact.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment while pursuing ambitious fundraising goals.
• Act as the program expert to clearly communicate Bird Rescue's impact to diverse donors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

International Bird Rescue is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead all fundraising efforts for a national nonprofit focused on bird conservation and welfare. The role partners with the CEO, leadership team and Board to craft and execute a development strategy that expands revenue from donors, corporations and foundations.

With a focus on major gifts, events, and corporate partnerships, the director will build a skilled team, manage budgets, and ensure data-driven decisions using