New Hamphire-Director of Development

Granite State Conservation Voters

35 South Main Street, Concord New Hampshire 03301   603-228-1970

Director of Development

The Granite State Conservation Voters (GSCV) is the non-partisan political voice for New Hampshire’s environment.  GSCV is dedicated to helping elect conservation minded candidates to state office, and encourages lawmakers to champion sound conservation policies that effectively protect the true New Hampshire advantage – our environment and quality of life.  In pursuit of our mission, GSCV engages in candidate endorsements, voter identification and education, lobbying and issue advocacy. 

Job Description

Full- time position.  Work includes some evenings and weekends.  The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors to achieve goals. Position is based in Concord, New Hampshire.

The Development Director will work to develop and implement the overall fundraising strategy for the organization.  The position is responsible for leading all fundraising activities, which currently include: individual donor solicitation, direct mail, special events, donor database management, grant seeking and reporting, and providing support to other staff and Board members in their fundraising work. 

General Responsibilities

• Provides direct fundraising support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Work with staff and Board of Directors to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Works with Executive Director and Board Treasurer to ensure proper financial management practices are followed.
• Participate in trainings and Board meetings as needed.
• Evaluate and track fundraising program results and develop strategies to improve fundraising performance.
• Help develop department budget.

Major Donor

• Assist Executive Director and Board members to solicit major gifts by building relationships with, training and motivating Board members to perform agreed-upon fundraising tasks and maintaining ongoing communications throughout the year.
• Assist in the overall design and implementation for an annual major donor program including:
• Building and maintaining relationships with major donors by developing personal gift acknowledgement protocols and reporting to donors regularly on how gifts have made  a clear difference.
• Design and prepare necessary fundraising materials to launch and implement an annual major gifts campaign
• Conduct proper research and identify new major donors to achieve fundraising goals
• Plan and execute major donor events with GSCV Board members.
• Provide support and encouragement to board members as they work to achieve Major Donor goals

Donor Development and Retention

• Develop and implement a membership recruitment program using direct mail appeals, email appeals, and personalized mailings and emails from Board members and staff.
• Ensure updated thank you notes and acknowledgement protocols including receipts and other informational materials to new and renewing members.
• Prepare timely and compelling donors renewal notices, coordinate renewal mailings and emails, ensure accurate renewal lists.
• Coordinate with mail and list vendors.
• Develop on-line giving program that is integrated with overall membership and communications plans.

Grant Seeking and Reporting

• Develop annual grant plan which includes reporting and submittal schedules.
• Prepare grant proposals and reports, working with the Executive Director and other staff as needed.
• Research and find new funding sources for issue campaigns or projects.
• Track the status of all proposals and maintain foundation files.
• Work with the Executive Director to monitor the attainment of grant goals.

Special Events

• Develop and implement a sustained House Party fundraising plan
• Oversee planning and implementation of annual Legislative Breakfast event.
• Develop and implement plans for other fundraising plans as needed.

Other

• Work with Board and Executive Director to create a short-term and long-term organizational plan with concrete goals and timelines
• Provide input to Executive Director for the development of revenue plans and monthly cash flows.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the New Hampshire political lay of the land.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work with board members and other volunteers to raise funds.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in a dynamic non-profit setting.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@voteconservation.org, or mail to Granite State Conservation Voters, 35 South Main Street, Concord NH  03301.  No phone calls please.  This position is open until filled.  Salary depends on qualifications.