Director of Development: Conservation Nonprofit

Location: San Clemente
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Development / $$$ / amazing organization, generous leadership, growth, top compensation and bonuses This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jillian Morgan Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: Are you passionate about philanthropy and making a difference through your work? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, has a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector, and possesses excellent leadership skills. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work with a dedicated team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including board members, sponsors, and donors. The ideal Director of Development is not in a management role but is an Executive over partnerships and bringing in grants for the organization. This is a true development person, also focused on donor culture, stewardship, fundraising. The ideal Director of Development is someone with a conservation nonprofit background. This position is one that will be very hands on but is also a role they are hiring for as a succession plan/long term hire. This is currently a $3M nonprofit and will continue to grow tremendously YOY. The ideal Director of Development can think outside the box and is creative, as well as the go-to face for donor development and relationship building. As this company is very entrepreneurial, someone who can work in a fast paced environment and thrive in organized chaos would be a perfect addition. This position and this organization is all about building authentic partnerships and is looking for someone who shares that vision. There is 10-25% travel for this role. The salary range above only includes base salary. There are also bonuses based on grants received, discretionary bonuses, as well as 401K match and AMAZING benefits Why join us? • Generous bonus packages on top of base salary • Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage options for you and your dependents voluntary benefits including but not limited to pet insurance. • Health and Wellness: There’s more to wellness than medical benefits. We encourage mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through our Wellness Rewards Program. • Rest & Recovery: Everyone needs a reset from time to time. Take up to 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus 11 paid holidays annually. • 401K Match: Failing to plan is planning to fail. We’re here to make your future bright with a discretionary 401K employer match of $0.50 on the dollar up to 6%. Job Details Job Details: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development to join our nonprofit! The chosen candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the development department, ensuring that we maintain our position at the forefront of the industry. The Director of Development will work closely with our executive team, board members, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that will help us achieve our financial and operational goals. Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc. Manage all aspects of the fundraising process from identifying potential donors to securing and managing grants. Oversee the planning and execution of special events aimed at cultivating donor relationships and increasing donor commitment. Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure good governance and ethical practices. Collaborate with various departments to develop a cohesive and effective fundraising strategy. Maintain and update donor databases (preferably Salesforce) ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date. Develop and manage the development department's budget. Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and donors. Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in nonprofit development and bring new ideas to the organization. Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources). Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships. Strong organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization. Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. High energy and passion for the organization’s mission is essential. Ability to construct, articulate, and implement annual strategic development plan. Strong knowledge and experience with Salesforce. Customer focus. Must have experience in managing and executing across several communications and fundraising channels. Experience in grant management from application to reporting. Experience in working with and motivating board members and other volunteer leaders. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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