Application deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated start date: TBD
About
the position
Are you a seasoned development professional
who is passionate about conservation and environmental justice?
The Grand Canyon Trust is seeking a
mission-driven, experienced, and collaborative leader to serve as our next
development director. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of
conservation and environmental justice issues — especially those affecting the
Colorado Plateau — as well as a high level of development expertise.
The development director
is responsible for furthering our strategic
and comprehensive fundraising program and will supervise, lead, and collaborate
with a small but high-performing team of
individuals to ensure that the annual fundraising goals and long-term financial
sustainability of the Trust’s priorities are achieved.
This position holds primary responsibility for securing principal
gifts through a discrete portfolio of major donors, managing and engaging the
board development committee, and overseeing the
majority of fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
The director plays a lead role in securing the
majority of our annual fundraising goal, which is currently $7 million, and is
a key member of the organization’s leadership
team.
What
does this position entail?
● Working in partnership with the
executive director, board of trustees, and development team to determine the
fundraising growth necessary to meet program objectives and track progress
toward goals.
● Building and maintaining
meaningful relationships with individual and institutional donors, and asking
for and closing principal, major, planned gifts, and grants.
● Supporting the executive director and other development staff with
strategy in their respective major donor portfolios, in addition to being
personally responsible for a significant portfolio of major donors.
● Collaborating extensively across the
organization — particularly with program, communications, and membership staff
— to effectively engage audiences and meet fundraising goals.
● Nurturing the professional growth
of the development team by providing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities
for skill enhancement.
● Up to 25% travel required,
including but not limited to in-person meetings with major donors, 3-5 donor
field excursions per year, and board meetings.
What
is the work culture?
We pride ourselves on offering what we
consider to be an exceptional professional environment rooted in purpose,
collaboration, and respect. You will
have autonomy to lead in your role while being an integral part of a
high-functioning and diverse team. You will be respected and valued in our
people-centered organization, as are all staff at the Trust. You will have
ample opportunity to be awed by the Colorado Plateau and its people, and you will
finish each day knowing you have truly made a difference.
Furthermore, we are guided by our organizational values and
are looking for someone who shares them.
Do you
have what it takes?
● 7+ years of experience
conceiving, implementing, and leading core fundraising functions, including
strong project management skills and the ability to use data analysis to
formulate strategy, execute plans, and deliver financial outcomes.
● Proven success in building relationships with high-net-worth
individuals and asking for and closing principal ($1M+), major ($10K – $999K),
and planned gifts.
● Demonstrated
experience as a visionary leader with a commitment to integrity, empathy, and mentorship.
● Sensitivity
and proficiency working in multicultural spaces (both in the workplace and in community).
● Background
in conservation and environmental justice advocacy work, with a preference for
experience grounded on the Colorado Plateau.
● Understanding
of best practices in fundraising and nonprofit management, and knowledge of
current and evolving trends in philanthropy.
● Demonstrated
ability to inspire and motivate varied audiences through exceptional
interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
● Adeptness
in cultivating and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with donors and
fostering a culture of respect and appreciation that leads to increased donor
engagement and long-term support.
● Proficiency
in relevant technology and applications, including Salesforce (or similar customer
relationship management tool), Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and
Zoom.
Note that
experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer
experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related
qualifications, skills, and experience.
No
candidate will meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the position and
think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The
nitty-gritty
Location
Flagstaff,
Arizona, or remote,
but the individual must reside in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico.
Compensation and benefits
$110,000 – $155,000
Who would my supervisor be?
Ethan Aumack, executive
director
How do I apply?
Please
send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org. In the subject line, please indicate the job you are applying for, and
please put the job title and your name in the file names of application
materials.
The
application deadline is <30 days from when the posting goes
live>[EH1] , at 5 p.m. MST. If you are in need
of a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
The
Grand Canyon Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to
justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization.
We work actively to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment,
advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading,
promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job
applicant on the basis of identity including but not limited to: Race,
ethnicity, gender, parental status, national origin, age, religion, disability,
veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We
actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities
are encouraged to apply.