Regional Director – Colorado

Mule Deer Foundation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

The Mule Deer Foundation seeks a Regional Director to lead fundraising, volunteer leadership, and chapter development across an assigned territory. This remote-based role focuses on donor cultivation, sponsor development, and community engagement to conserve mule deer, black-tailed deer, and their habitats.

You will build thriving volunteer chapters, expand fundraising efforts, and collaborate with the development team to identify major donor opportunities while maintaining budgets and CRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, volunteer leadership, nonprofit management, business development, sales, or event management.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Passion for wildlife conservation and the mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and support volunteer chapter leaders.
• Strengthen existing chapters and establish new chapters in underserved communities.
• Plan, organize, and support fundraising events including banquets, raffles, auctions, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Develop relationships with donors, sponsors, conservation partners, businesses, landowners, and wildlife agencies.
• Represent MDF/BDF at public meetings, conservation projects, outdoor expos, chapter meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to identify major donor and corporate partnership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate budgets, reports, CRM records, financial documentation, and event records.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, financial procedures, and event standards.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Foundation while promoting its mission and conservation objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the operational needs, strategic priorities, and mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer leadership

Nonprofit management

Business development

Sales

Event management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Director of Field Operations
Classification: Salaried / Exempt
Compensation & Benefits: $65,000 – $82,000 annually DOE, plus benefits (Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401K)
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on September 21, 2026.

JobSummary

Make a Lasting Difference for Wildlife Conservation. The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Blacktail Deer Foundation (BDF) are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial leader to serve as a Regional Director. This is an opportunity to build thriving volunteer chapters, expand fundraising efforts, cultivate donors and sponsors, and help conserve mule deer, black-tailed deer, and their habitats. If you are passionate about conservation, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in an independent leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Regional Director serves as the Foundation’s primary field representative within an assigned territory. This remote-based position is responsible for volunteer leadership, chapter development, fundraising growth, membership expansion, donor cultivation, sponsor development, and community engagement.

Position Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and support volunteer chapter leaders.
• Strengthen existing chapters and establish new chapters in underserved communities.
• Plan, organize, and support fundraising events including banquets, raffles, auctions, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Develop relationships with donors, sponsors, conservation partners, businesses, landowners, and wildlife agencies.
• Represent MDF/BDF at public meetings, conservation projects, outdoor expos, chapter meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to identify major donor and corporate partnership opportunities.
• Maintain accurate budgets, reports, CRM records, financial documentation, and event records.
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, financial procedures, and event standards.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Foundation while promoting its mission and conservation objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the operational needs, strategic priorities, and mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, volunteer leadership, nonprofit management, business development, sales, or event management.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Passion for wildlife conservation, ethical hunting, and the mission of the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

What Success Looks Like

• Increase fundraising revenue and chapter performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional volunteers.
• Expand membership and donor engagement.
• Build lasting partnerships throughout the region.
• Represent the Foundation with professionalism, integrity, and accountability while delivering measurable conservation impact.

Travel & Physical Work Requirements

This is a remote-based, field-focused position requiring frequent regional travel to conduct fundraising, membership, sponsorship, event, and relationship-development activities. Travel includes evenings, weekends, overnight travel, extended driving, and occasional air travel. Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavier items require appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Load, unload, set up, and transport event equipment and merchandise.
• Stand and walk for extended periods during fundraising events.
• Bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Set up, tear down, and transport event equipment before and after fundraising events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000 – $82,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Regional Directors are eligible for performance-based incentive compensation based on established fundraising and monetary performance goals.

MDF offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits with employer contributions, paid holidays, paid time off, reimbursement of approved business travel expenses, and a flexible remote work environment.

Why Join the Mule Deer Foundation

Regional Directors play a vital role in conserving wildlife habitat while inspiring volunteers, strengthening communities, and building meaningful partnerships that leave a lasting conservation legacy. Few careers offer the opportunity to combine professional leadership with a passion for wildlife, hunting heritage, and conservation.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on September 21, 2026.

SuccessfulcandidateswillberequiredtopassabackgroundcheckanddrugtestasaconditionofemploymentwithMDF.MDFisan equalopportunityemployerandadrugfreeworkplace.

The Mule Deer Foundation is the only conservation group in North America dedicated to restoring, improving and protecting mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitat, with a focus on science and program efficiency. MDF is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. MDF acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Get involved in your state or become a member at www.muledeer.org or call 1-888-375-3337.