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Ducks UnlimitedCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising, strategic leadership, and relationship management within the philanthropic community. Proficient in developing fundraising campaigns and guiding teams to achieve financial goals while effectively communicating the mission of the organization.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Major Gift FundraisingFundraising Campaign ManagementRelationship BuildingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic direction and leadership for major gift efforts in the Southern Region
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
- Maintain a personal portfolio of high-net-worth major gift prospects
- Partner with the National Director to move assigned leadership prospects to philanthropic commitment
- Guide Directors of Development in cultivating and soliciting major donor prospects
- Delegate assignments and evaluate staff performance in prospect management, solicitation, and follow-up
- Promote a cohesive fundraising team of staff and volunteers
- Develop and maintain relationships with conservation and event staff
- Develop state campaign and Director of Development work plans
- Partner with the Managing Director of Gift Planning to identify and pursue blended gifts
- Represent development on the Regional Leadership Team
- Serve on development management and leadership prospect management teams
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding/training, coaching, performance, and retention of the team
- Report to the National Director of Development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Four-year degree from an accredited university
- Six years of fundraising experience, including at least four years of development/major gift experience
- Experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns desired
- Relationships in the region’s philanthropic community desired
- Interest in outdoor conservation activities desired
- Superb communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to persuasively convey the mission of Ducks Unlimited
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
- Experience with complex customer relationship management software
- Proven success building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents
- Proven success soliciting and securing major gifts
- Willingness to work hours outside the typical workday and workweek throughout the year
- Willingness to undertake significant overnight travel
- Cover letter and resume required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
- Three weeks paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Ten paid holidays
- 401(k) plan, including partial employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
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Hard Skills
Fundraising ExperienceDevelopment ExperienceCustomer Relationship Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office ProficiencyPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
Superb CommunicationWriting SkillsPersuasive AbilityTeam CollaborationCoaching Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPower BI
Industry Keywords
Philanthropic CommunityOutdoor ConservationMajor Donor ProspectsFundraising TeamHigh-Net-Worth Prospects