New England Regional Director - Conservation & Fundraising

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Massachusetts; Remote; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Savings Account

Retirement 403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is seeking a performance-motivated team player to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Remote position but requires deep regional presence and frequent travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree and five years of professional experience; experience working with volunteers and fundraising is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, or related field.
• Five years additional professional experience in a business environment.
• Experience working with volunteers and fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and guide local chapter committees with the planning, organization, and execution of successful in-person fundraising activities and events, to meet or exceed annual profit center goals.
• Work closely with key RMEF volunteers, including regional, state and chapter chairs, to ensure compliance with RMEF operating policies, procedures, financial reporting as well as the planning and execution of in-person fundraising activities and events.
• Responsible for planning & executing an annual in-person volunteer workshop to include training on all aspects of grassroots fundraising as well as chapter & volunteer recognition within the profit center.
• Serve as chair/co-chair overseeing the RMEF granting process within your state(s) to include the solicitation, review and recommendation of hunting heritage, habitat stewardship, wildlife management/research and lands projects for RMEF funding.
• Direct and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and grassroots fundraising training program across all chapters within the profit center.
• Complete, maintain, and submit all required records, reports and paperwork on time and accurately. Respond to inquiries about RMEF activities and programs within assigned region in a timely and concise manner.
• Ensure compliance with state non-profit and charitable fundraising laws and requirements, including but not limited to, raffles, drawings, games, or other fundraising activities.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record to operate rental or personal vehicles for business travel across the profit center.
• Lead the expansion of RMEF within the region by launching new chapters and/or in-person fundraising events in strategic areas to increase sustainable net revenue growth across the profit center.

Skills

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Event planning

Grant review

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is seeking a performance-motivated team player to engage and manage volunteer activities, event fundraising and mission granting program oversight in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Remote position but requires deep regional presence and frequent travel.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree and five years of professional experience; experience working with volunteers and fundraising is preferred.