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The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with 200,000 members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. We have more than 60 staff in offices in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. It is the policy of the Center for Biological Diversity to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political affiliation, family responsibility, matriculation, personal appearance, or economic background, or any other legally protected status. Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Major Gifts Officer
Online Organizer
Internships

ABOUT THE CENTER



Major Gifts Officer


General position overview: The Center seeks a full-time Major Gifts Officer to cultivate current major donors, identify and cultivate prospective donors, and solicit major gifts for the organization. As part of our Development Team, the Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for meeting annual revenue goals and will be instrumental in implementing a plan for the development and growth of the Major Gifts Program.

Duties:
• Assist in development, strategy, and execution of the Center’s major gift program, and provide guidance to the board of directors, executive director, development director, and other development staff in major gift solicitation.
• Develop proposals, appeals and package giving opportunities to prospects, and create correspondence to donors to acknowledge and cultivate gifts.
• Steward and build relationships with current and prospective high-level donors through email, phone, and when possible, in-person communications.
• Develop and implement strategies for identification and cultivation of new major gifts prospects.
• Develop creative approaches to upgrading donors.
• Build relationships with program staff and others to acquire the information needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively.
• Collaborate with other development staff to strengthen and coordinate major gifts strategies.
• Assist in execution of major donor events and individual meetings.
• Maintain detailed records of donor communications and research.
• Manage donor reports and queries.

Qualifications: This position requires an independent, highly-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a proven track record in securing major gifts. The best candidate for this job will possess:

• Three to five years in nonprofit development, at least two of which have been in direct solicitation.
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices including annual giving, direct mail and planned giving.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation, commitment to goal attainment, and ability to function both as a leader and a partner within a team.
• Ability to motivate and engage donors and volunteers.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent research skills; superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Interest in and working knowledge of environmental and conservation issues highly desirable.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Application process: To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and 2-4 page writing sample to: majorgifts@biologicaldiversity.org. Position open until filled.


Online Organizer
Tucson, Arizona or San Francisco, California (other locations considered)

General position overview:
The Online Organizer is a full-time, fast-paced, creative, and dynamic communications position with wide-ranging responsibilities and projects. The position supports the Center’s activism and fundraising using marketing sensibilities to maintain loyal relationships with existing supporters and to seek out new individuals to support the Center’s work — by crafting and sending emails, driving traffic to Center’s Web site, utilizing online networking and new media resources, and developing a strong online community for the Center. This will require strategic analysis, thoughtful tracking and reporting, creativity, innovation, and the independent and collaborative execution of new projects. The Online Organizer is also a project manager, working internally and externally with staff, contractors, and third parties.

Main Duties:

Assist staff in planning and implementation of online campaigns to reach Center’s fundraising and advocacy goals
Coordinate and assist with the growth, maintenance, and tracking of the Center’s electronic constituents in online database, including some coordination with separate membership database
Track and report on progress for campaigns and projects
Write for email communications, Web site, e-newsletters and other projects, as needed
Manage Center’s presence on social networking Web sites
Research and implement new ideas to improve the marketability of the Center’s Web site and increase traffic
Identify internal and external online activism and giving trends and apply to new projects
Work with code-programming contractors as needed in order to develop Web, database, and mobile device applications
Follow best-practice standards for online communication and support other development and communications staff to do the same
Essential qualities, qualifications, and skills desired:

Minimum associate's or bachelor's degree
Two to four years related work and/or volunteer experience in marketing/communications, including the creation and maintenance of online content
Background in organizing, or past experience with environmental, nonprofit or advocacy groups preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated personal interest in online communications, social networking, and activism
Excellent computer, software, and database skills; internet savviness
Basic understanding of HTML and/or other Web authoring languages, graphics and file types
Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment
Commitment to accuracy, ability to manage and track important details
Common sense, creativity and ability to make decisions independently, self-starter
Positive attitude, commitment to constructive communication and cooperation, demonstrated team/group work skills
Enthusiasm for supporting the protection of plants, animals, and wild lands.
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Application process: To apply, please send a résumé and thoughtful cover letter addressing your interest in becoming the Center’s Online Organizer to onlineorganizer@biologicaldiversity.org. Target start date is as soon as possible.



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