Director of Development

The Director of Development will secure financial support for the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF). This position will set and achieve fundraising goals, maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests, and cultivate relationships with conservation organizations, fellow employees, and volunteers. This position is responsible for the strategic execution of a comprehensive annual giving program, including coordinating, and supporting areas of development services, donor relations and digital fundraising. The ideal candidate will be a creative self-starter and active listener and be knowledgeable in annual giving. The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors and keep them informed on how their financial input is preserving, conserving, and enhancing Missouri’s natural resources.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and the MCHF Board of Directors to create, implement and execute short-term and long-term fundraising plans.
• Collect, write, and create stories and content to increase brand awareness and promote annual giving. Includes writing for e-newsletters, fundraising letters, and other related fundraising materials.
• Collaborate with various industry and organization networks to identify and build relationships with new donors.
• Maintain relationships with existing sponsors.
• Obtain financial support from individuals and organizations.
• Staff lead and manager of special fundraising events, including but not limited to the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Tournament and National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards Celebration.
• Direct MCHF’s license plate program.
• Engage with and manage a contract grant writer to identify grant opportunities and effectively apply for funding from various sources.
• Manage the donor database, gift processing and system for in-kind donations, ensuring effective data utilization, records, reports, and donor files.
• Oversee timely donor acknowledgements, including thank you letters.
• Develop matching gift program.
• Furnish the Executive Director with regular progress reports.