Earth Species Project

Director

• Lead ESP’s fundraising strategy and implementation
• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising strategy
• Work closely with the CEO and Operations teams
• Monitor pipeline health, conversion rates, and revenue projections
• Lead proactive identification, research, and qualification of new high-net-worth individual (HNWI) and foundation prospects
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects and institutional funders
• Ensure thoughtful, high-touch stewardship that builds trust and positions ESP for long-term philanthropic partnerships
• Develop and maintain a strong working understanding of ESP’s research agenda, methodologies, and long-term scientific goals
• Lead and nurture a small team of fundraising professionals

Director of Development