Organization
Mount St. Helens Institute
Job Posted
February 11, 2023
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Careers
Contact Email
apply@mshinstitute.org
Location
WA
United States
United States
The Development Director (DD) creates and implements strategies to build authentic relationships with and solicit support from individual donors, foundations, and corporations. This includes establishing systems and creative strategies for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, tracking, acknowledgment, recognition, events, and donor stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) and in partnership with MSHI’s leadership team and Board of Directors, the DD assumes an essential role in helping to develop the strategic direction and overall management of the organization while exercising a significant degree of independent decision-making within the development realm. Importantly, the DD will help lead and evolve with MSHI during a period of significant growth, while promoting a positive and progressive work environment in alignment with the Institute’s mission, values, strategic plan, and policies. Hybrid, flexible.
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Collaborate with ED on all aspects of fundraising including MSHI’s annual fundraising plan, donor relationships, and work with consultants to increase unrestricted and restricted income and further long-range plans (current individual, corporate, and foundation revenue is about $500,000/yr)
- Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations
- Manage the implementation of Neon (CRM) including data entry and gift processing
- Create and execute a strategy to sustain a growing base of annual individual donors
- Oversee implementation of fundraising events including annual “Boots and Bow Ties” gala
- Work with Program Director and grant writer to develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
- Must be able to make the ‘ask’ and tell the unique and compelling story of MSHI
- Lead communications with current and prospective donors and collaborate with the Strategic Communications Manager on all fundraising-related topics.
- Plan and execute annual appeals and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year (with support from ED and other staff)
Leadership
- Share responsibility for promoting and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and progressive organizational culture
- Actively participate in and support operational and strategic planning, policy making, and monitoring risk, operational policies and procedures
- Attend board meetings
As a small nonprofit, we all wear many hats. Other duties may be assigned.
Compensation Information
$68,000 - $89,000 annual salary
Group healthcare insurance 50% paid for staff member plus dependents (medical, vision, dental, alternative, prescription); 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan; 15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays and paid sick time