Job Opportunity Notice

Russian Riverkeeper is seeking a collaborative, impact-focused, self-starter with a passion for environmental issues to join our mission-driven team as Development Director. As Development Director, the selected candidate will join an enthusiastic team of staff members, a supportive, hard-working Board of Directors and committee members, along with a growing list of donors, all of whom are devoted to protecting the Russian River. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based in our Healdsburg office with the option to work remotely with travel to the office as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Board Development Chair and Committee to develop and direct the implementation of both long range and annual fundraising goals and development plans.
  • Manage all new donor acquisitions, cultivations, and stewardship of existing, new and prospective individual major gift donors with assistance from the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Supervise and mentor development and communications staff.
  • With Board and staff assistance, identify and build relationships with all business communities in the Russian River watershed.
  • Oversee organization of fundraising events including annual Ripp’n River Bash.
  • Work with communications staff to coordinate the development of communication strategies and brand messaging to support fundraising efforts
  • Oversee and mentor all Foundation and corporate grant-writing efforts, and assist preparation of all grant proposals and required reports.
  • Oversee maintenance of Salesforce donor database and, regular production of detailed development reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Begin developing and maintaining a planned-giving program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, sense of humor, is conscientious, ethical, self-motivated and a quick-learner, who provides follow-through in all areas of responsibility and enjoys team collaboration.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, finance, public relations or closely related discipline is desired. A “Certified Fund Raising Executive” designation is highly respected.
  • Experience and success in new donor acquisition are required as well as cultivation and management of existing donors.

Additional skills, abilities and attributes include:

  • Strong knowledge and demonstrated success in building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, family, private and corporate funding sources.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a range of audiences in meetings, over email, and through formal work product and presentations. Experience adapting communication style to different cultural environments.
  • Exceptional organizational skills combined with attention to detail.
  • Experience in staff supervision and working with nonprofit Boards and committees.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, within time constraints.
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook. Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM.
  • Commitment to equity and willingness to engage with and work to address issues of power, privilege and inequity.

Physical Requirements

The job requires typical office environment work whether at home or the office (working on a computer, on phone, etc.) and use of standard office equipment. Ability to travel to various meetings and sites throughout the watershed is occasionally needed.

Reports to:

Executive Director

Position Status

This is a regular, full-time staff position and is eligible for Russian Riverkeeper benefit programs. The starting salary range begins at $75,000 and is based on experience. The position is open now and is temporarily remote with option to continue remote work provided candidate can travel to Healdsburg area as needed.

To apply

Please send a cover letter, your resume, writing sample and references to jobs@russianriverkeeper.org with the subject line “Development Director – last name, first name”.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. and candidates for interview will be contacted directly. Please do not contact the office directly.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Russian Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. Russian Riverkeeper maintains a policy of non-discrimination in regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Russian Riverkeeper

Russian Riverkeeper has been fighting since 1993 to ensure a thriving river system and your rights to fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters. Russian Riverkeeper supports its river community by providing science-based advocacy, removing trash, restoring healthy habitat, and educating youth. Russian Riverkeeper is a proud member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance and California Coastkeeper Alliance. Learn more at the www.russianriverkeeper.org and @rriverkeeper.

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