Development Director: Lead Major Gifts for Conservation

Gathering Waters, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva Lake Conservancy is seeking a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program that advances its mission to safeguard land and water resources in Walworth County and the surrounding region. You will design and execute strategies for major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, and donor engagement in partnership with the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include building a sustainable development operation, growing annual contributions over five years, stewarding

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy including major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, and donor engagement.
• Build a sustainable development program and grow annual contributed revenue over the next five years.
• Cultivate foundations, corporate partnerships, special events, and community donors; collaborate with staff and volunteers.

Job description

Geneva Lake Conservancy is seeking a Development Director to lead a comprehensive fundraising program that advances its mission to safeguard land and water resources in Walworth County and the surrounding region. You will design and execute strategies for major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, and donor engagement in partnership with the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include building a sustainable development operation, growing annual contributions over five years, stewarding