Director of Development
Ducks Unlimited
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hanahan • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
- Coordinate with conservation and development departments to develop proposals and secure funding
- Partner with event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of major gift program
- Work with volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising
- Serve as a staff liaison for the South Carolina State Campaign Committee
- Achieve goals established in the Annual Work Plan
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of fundraising or related experience with emphasis on personal major gift solicitation
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship, and team-building skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Commitment to and experience with prospect moves management
- Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers
- Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs
- Must have a valid driver's license and provide proof of insurability
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisingmajor gift solicitationproposal developmentmoves managementdatabase management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingteam buildingoral communicationwritten communicationleadershipguidance
Certifications
Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license