The Center seeks an experienced, energetic, and creative Director of Development (Director) to lead a sophisticated fundraising enterprise that will ensure substantial philanthropic support for its mission and programs. She or he will define and implement a clear communication strategy for current and prospective donors; accelerate the commitment of funds from the organization's most significant donors; and provide strategic and motivational guidance to the staff and trustees.

This is a rare leadership opportunity for a dynamic and accomplished individual. The Center is approaching its 25th Anniversary in 2010, and is poised to develop and implement a campaign to significantly enhance its assets.

The Director reports directly to the Center President, and is responsible for all aspects of fundraising. She or he will be expected to personally provide staff leadership for current and planned gifts from individuals and for fundraising campaigns of the Center. She or he will supervise and work as a team member with other development staff on all fundraising activities, and will coordinate closely in this work with the Center's Director of Communications.

Specific major responsibilities of the Director and her or his team include:

1.Managing the Annual Fund
2.Cultivating major donors and securing gifts from them
3.Conducting special fundraising appeals
4.Planning and staffing cultivation and fundraising events, including dinners and receptions in the Woods Hole area as well as field experiences
5.Implementing a planned giving program
6.Identifying foundation grant opportunities and assisting with proposals
7.Identifying corporate gift and sponsorship opportunities and securing support
8.Planning and managing campaigns for endowment and capital improvements
9.Serving as staff liaison for the Board Development Committee

The Center's development office currently includes two full-time and one half-time positions: the Development Director, a Development Associate, and an Administrative Assistant who supports both the development office and the communications office of the Center. The Center expects that the Director, once on board, will lead efforts to recruit a new, third full-time position. The Center expects that the individual in this new position will play a leading role in foundation and corporate support, and the Development Associate will oversee events and the Annual Fund. However, the intimate size of the group will require teamwork on all matters, and the Director will manage staff for such teamwork as demands require.

The Director must have extensive experience in gift cultivation and solicitation and campaign leadership, as well as strong managerial, strategic planning, and motivational skills. She or he should also have a strong collaborative orientation; experience with multi-faceted fundraising efforts; and the personal energy, enthusiasm and drive to develop a program that exceeds goals and overcomes obstacles.

The Director will be eligible for all Center benefits. The salary level is flexible based on experience and education.

Application Instructions: To apply, send cover letter referencing Director of Development, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobopenings@whrc.org . Please type "Director of Development" in the subject line.

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