Eastern Regional Development Director

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

. Support RMEF’s strategic fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospects .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gift fundraising, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Proficient in managing donor portfolios and developing strategic fundraising events while maintaining a strong understanding of nonprofit principles and philanthropic gift planning.

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Major Gift FundraisingPlanned GivingDonor Relationship ManagementNonprofit Fundraising PrinciplesMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategyPortfolio ManagementEstate PlanningPhilanthropic Gift PlanningEvent ManagementCRM Database ManagementSolicitation Proposal DevelopmentDonor CultivationRevenue Goal TrackingTax Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

NonprofitConservationFundraisingPhilanthropyEstate Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support RMEF’s strategic fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospects
Manage a portfolio of 100–120 major donors and prospects
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned gifts, focusing on in-will bequests and primary beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and life insurance policies
Foster collaborative relationships across departments
Work with Development support staff to create internal processes, organize events, and identify potential major and planned gift donors
Work toward annual goals for solicitations, earned revenue, and significant donor contacts
Record contact notes, revenue goals and progress, and donor information in the fundraising CRM
Identify new prospects in a timely and effective manner
Design and manage strategic fundraising events with event and support staff
Collaborate with Development, Planned Giving, Lands & Conservation, Field Operations, Regional Directors, and senior staff to cultivate and solicit gifts
Develop solicitation proposals across departments
Further major donor prospects identified through banquets into the major donor pipeline
Complete leave requests, time cards, and expense reports accurately and on time
Develop and maintain understanding of RMEF programs, conservation issues, and organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least five years of experience in development, financial services, estate planning, or a field requiring similar expertise
Experience, coursework, or other training in estate and trust administration, estate planning, estate litigation, and planned giving preferred
Must be located in the Eastern Region of the United States
Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends
Ability to work late at night
Ability to travel by car and airplane
Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods
Knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission, goals, and activities
Basic knowledge of philanthropic gift planning, including wills, trusts, retirement accounts, insurance policies, and tax law
Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned and/or major gifts
Understanding of nonprofit fundraising principles and techniques
Passion for conservation, the outdoors, hunting, and/or fishing
Detailed-oriented and well organized; able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
High level of personal integrity and ability to discreetly manage confidential materials
Professional presentation
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office and CRM databases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Frequent travel during the week and on weekends
Opportunity to support RMEF’s conservation mission and fundraising efforts