Director of Development

Groundworks New Mexico; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift, capital campaign, and annual fundraising goals, emphasizing individual contributions. The role collaborates with leadership, staff, Board members, and friends to cultivate high-level major gift relationships and champion New Mexico wildlife philanthropy.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated fundraising track record and a passion for community stewardship, with experience guiding campaigns and donor recognition across

Qualifications

• Identify, invite, and steward contributions from major donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Experience with capital campaigns, naming opportunities, engaging donors in lifetime giving, and meaningful timely recognition of donors at all levels.
• Educate, inspire, and support senior management and Board with respect to fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Identify, invite, and steward contributions from major donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations, through in person or virtual communication.
• Experience with capital campaigns, naming opportunities, engaging donors in lifetime giving, and meaningful timely recognition of donors at all levels.
• Educate, inspire, and support senior management and Board with respect to fundraising.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

The Director of Development will lead efforts to achieve major gift, capital campaign, and annual
fundraising goals emphasizing individual contributions. The position works closely with NMWC
leadership, staff, Board members, and friends to create and steward high level major gift relationships.
We seek a dynamic, fearless, results-oriented professional with a demonstrated record of successful
fundraising and a love for New Mexico’s wildlife and philanthropy.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

What’s Required to Make a Difference at NMWC:

• Identify, invite, and steward contributions from major donors including individuals,
  corporations, and foundations, through in person or virtual communication.
• Experience with capital campaigns, naming opportunities, engaging donors in lifetime giving,
  and meaningful timely recognition of donors at all levels.
• Educate, inspire, and support senior management and Board with respect to fundraising.

Other Information/Requirements:

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of successful fundraising and development experience.

Salary Range:

annual salary range of $90,000 - $100,000.