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Development & Communications Director

Small, high-energy environmental nonprofit seeks Development & Communications Director to coordinate fundraising and outreach aspects of the organization. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (email subject line: Development Director). This is a paid position.

  • Reports To: Executive Director
  • Hours of Work: 9:00 – 5:00, Monday – Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
  • Responsibilities: Responsible for management of all development activities for 38 year-old Conservancy, with approximately 1000 members; 100+ major donors. Annual operating budget of approximately $300,000, with additional project-related requirements of $75,000 - $100,000+ annually.
  • Duties:
    • Develop and manage strategies designed to meet the organization’s financial goals, over both short (one year) and mid (five year) term.
    • Oversee annual giving, including developing target mailings to prospective donors and retention and movement of existing members.
    • Identify and cultivate new major donors, engaging the executive director, board members, and others as appropriate.
    • Organize and manage project-specific fundraising campaigns
    • Oversee relationships with major foundations and key donors.
    • Engage Board members and other key supporters in fundraising efforts.
    • Coordinate occasional special events, including donor appreciation activities, membership activities, community outreach opportunities, and educational forums.
    • Initiate planned giving efforts
    • Serve as staff to development committee, involving committee members as appropriate
    • Oversee organization communications efforts, including newsletters, website, email, and other areas as appropriate
    • Serve as staff to marketing committee, involving committee members as appropriate
    • Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Job Skills:
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills
    • Ability to analyze and synthesize donor and organizational information for use in developing fundraising strategies
    • Friendly, outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills
    • Excellent research skills
    • Ability to conceptualize, organize, implement and manage a variety of projects
    • Ability to work well in small team/office environment
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn donor database software. Must support own clerical needs.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred
    • 3 years fundraising or related experience preferred
    • Understanding of non-profit organizations
    • Experience in working with boards, committees and/or volunteers
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Flexibility
    • Enthusiasm for work and mission
    • Sense of humor

Volunteer Coordinator

Responsible for organizing volunteer activities in 38 year old land conservancy. Deadline for resumés March 31. Job description posted below. Email resumé and cover letter to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). This is a volunteer position.

  • Reports To: Development & Communications Director; works closely with other staff.
  • Hours of Work: 4 hours/week on average, year-round. Some evenings and weekends required. Flexible scheduling is offered. Why Volunteer With the Legacy Land Conservancy? A volunteer will learn a great deal about how small non-profit organizations work and grow and also gain an understanding of land preservation. A volunteer will have the satisfaction of knowing that their contribution is invaluable to protecting local natural areas and farms. A volunteer could use this position to build his or her resumé and prepare for future work in a similar non-profit setting.
  • Compensation: This is a volunteer position.
  • Responsibilities: To implement an effective, organized volunteer program for an established 38 year old land trust, and to engage Land Trust members and friends through direct service with the organization.
  • Duties:
    • Help design volunteer projects/assignments and deliver feedback
    • Recruit, train, organize, and supervise volunteers
    • Update volunteer information in the database to track their hours and interests
    • Develop and implement a recognition/ retention program for volunteers
    • Post volunteer listings on relevant boards, newspapers, and websites such as volunteermatch.org and craigslist, and track responses/referrals
    • Maintain communication with all volunteers
    • Other volunteer-related work as may be requested from time-to-time.
  • Job Skills:
    • Ability to communicate effectively with both program staff and volunteers
    • Self-motivated
    • Strong planning and organizational skills
    • Comfort with speaking to groups and individuals by phone and in person
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Other Requirements:
    • Enjoy working with people
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Flexibility
    • Enthusiasm for work and mission
    • Sense of humor
    • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle