Director of Development – Open Land Trust

Who's On the Move; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Land Trust in Beaufort, SC, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor communications, and engagement across its seven-county service area. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with current donors and expanding the donor base through strategic storytelling and partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be relationship-oriented, collaborative, and organized, with the ability to develop systems and processes to support an effective program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fundraising program and donor communications.
• Ability to develop systems and processes to support fundraising growth.
• Strong writing and visual storytelling skills to communicate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s fundraising efforts and donor communications.
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors and expand the donor/prospect base.
• Oversee strategy, messaging, and stewardship across seven-county service area.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Storytelling

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Open Land Trust is seeking a Director of Development to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts and donor communications. The position will focus on strengthening relationships with existing donors, increasing donor engagement and expanding OLT’s donor and prospective supporter base across its seven-county service area.

The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, collaborative, organized and adaptable, with the ability to think strategically while developing the systems and processes needed to support an effective fundraising program. Strong writing and visual storytelling skills are also essential, as the director will help communicate the stories behind OLT’s conservation work, the people and places it protects, and the impact of donor support.

Accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Open Land Trust is based in Beaufort and is guided by a professional staff and a 15-member volunteer Board of Directors.

This is a full-time, exempt position that requires regular in-office presence and travel throughout OLT’s seven-county service area to meet with landowners, partners and community members.