MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
- Bachelor's degree and minimum ten years of successful fundraising experience with emphasis on corporate giving preferred. Graduate degree a plus.
- Experience and proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, including experience with corporate donors and relationship management.
- Knowledge of conservation issues preferred.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles, best practices, and donor cultivation strategies.
- Highly polished and poised under pressure; ability to interact effectively with high-profile individuals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills that facilitate managing multiple priorities and concurrent projects on deadline.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong team player with exceptional collaboration skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and databases as well as the Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Claude, Copilot, Smart Simple, CRM systems, etc.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Commitment to Foundation values.
COMPENSATION
$180K per year (Starting range based on experience)
Note: Salary is negotiable and may be higher depending on the candidate's skills and experience.
LOCATION
Washington, DC
Application Notes:
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and resume.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Equal Opportunity Statement - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, personal appearance, citizen status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, child birth or related medical conditions, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, political or union affiliation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Disclaimer - The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employees in these positions. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in each position. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the responsibilities, duties, and skills at any time.