Eastern Regional Major Gifts Director

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation seeks an Eastern Regional Development Director to lead strategic fundraising across the Eastern U.S. You will manage a portfolio of 100–120 major donors, cultivate planned gifts, and collaborate across departments to advance conservation priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills to engage donors, advisors, and staff. Remote work within the Eastern region is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in development or related field.
• Experience or training in estate planning preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–120 major donors and prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned gifts.
• Collaborate across departments to drive fundraising initiatives.
• Support events and internal processes to grow major and planned gifts.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Team collaboration

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation seeks an Eastern Regional Development Director to lead strategic fundraising across the Eastern U.S. You will manage a portfolio of 100–120 major donors, cultivate planned gifts, and collaborate across departments to advance conservation priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills to engage donors, advisors, and staff. Remote work within the Eastern region is supported.