Join Our Team: Development Manager Position at AWHC

September 5, 2024

Amelia Perrin

AWHC is seeking a full-time remote Development Manager with strong development and managerial skills, passionate about wildlife protection, to lead and support fundraising initiatives, including donor cultivation, corporate giving, grants, and fundraising.

Description

ABOUT AMERICAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION

American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is the nation’s leading conservation organization preserving freedom and habitat for the iconic wild horses and burros of the American West. A growing organization with a $3.4 million budget and 100% Charity Navigator rating, we are raising the standard for wild horse and burro protection with the world’s largest humane population management program, a land trust that is acquiring and restoring habitats, a dynamic awareness campaign that is empowering and expanding a strong grassroots advocacy base, and a policy program that is strengthening legal protections through legislation, litigation, and investigations.

AWHC is headquartered in Davis, California.

POSITION SUMMARY

AWHC seeks an innovative, experienced, and dedicated Development Manager who is passionate about animal/wildlife/equine protection to support our fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will have development experience and strong managerial skills. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will assist in planning and implementing a comprehensive program to steward and cultivate current supporters and expand our donor base. The manager will also support developing a corporate giving program, growing the base of institutional support, overseeing our grants program, and collaborating with the communications team on our robust digital fundraising program. The manager will coordinate closely with the marketing/communications, policy, and field conservation teams to ensure that fundraising efforts are aligned with program priorities.

This position is a full-time remote position with travel requirements. Since AWHC’s work and donor base are largely in the West, strong preference will be given to candidates located within this area.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Assist in creating and implementing a multi-year comprehensive fundraising and engagement plan to expand financial contributions to AWHC and create a diverse and sustainable income base through major donors, family foundations, donor-advised funds, planned giving, grants, corporate sponsorships, and other contributed revenue sources.
Partner with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors’ Development and Marketing Committee to encourage and oversee board engagement in fundraising, including support of Board members in outreach and solicitation.
Foster a donor-centric culture aligned and integrated with the organization’s mission and values.
Ensure that AWHC fundraising activities adhere to development best practices, including staying abreast of the latest fundraising and philanthropy trends.
Represent AWHC at donor meetings, events, and speaking engagements.

Fundraising

Implement a structured program for fostering strong relationships with targeted individual and institutional donor constituencies, involving the Executive Director, board members, and other staff as appropriate.
Assist in designing and implementing clear standards for donor targeting, moves management, stewardship, and recognition.
Build a pipeline of new prospects, ensuring prospects are properly researched and a strategy for re-engaging lapsed donors.
Support fundraising results through direct solicitation and meetings.
Assist in creating and implementing planned giving and corporate partnership programs.
Collaborate with the communications team on strategy and execution of the digital fundraising program.
Oversee grants program, including grant writer.
Participate in developing the strategy for and organizing fundraising events.
Identify, recruit, and train fundraising volunteers as needed.

Management

Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events, including galas, auctions, and donor appreciation events.
Establish metrics and accountability to measure and ensure progress toward development priorities and goals.
Work with the Executive Director to develop and execute an annual fundraising budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3+ years of related experience.
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification will be preferred.
Experience using EveryAction or equivalent Donor Management Software.
Experience in managing budgets to achieve measurable income and performance goals.
Knowledge and hands-on experience building donor acquisition and retention programs from concept to delivery including multi-year fundraising campaigns.
Experienced user of Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Slack, and Canva preferred.
Ability to travel, including multi-day trips throughout the U.S. for donor meetings and events.
Experience in non-profit advocacy work.

TRAVEL

Up to 25% travel within the US. Most travel will be in the Pacific and Mountain time zones.

First round of interviews anticipated for mid-September. The position will continue to accept applications during this time.

American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, parental status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.