Now Hiring - Director of Development- Region 6 Ohio & West Virginia in Columbus, OH

Ohio & West Virginia

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Director of Development in Ohio & West Virginia with the following primary fundraising responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit major and planned gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations that are part of an identified prospect portfolio to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited (DU).
• Coordinate with conservation and development to develop proposals and secure funding for DU’s habitat conservation priorities as defined in DU’s Strategic Plan, to include support for operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs and DU’s endowment.
• Partner with the event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of DU’s major gift program and increase major gift revenue in the region.
• Work with the volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for the OH & WV State Campaign Committees.
• Achieve goals established in Annual Work Plan.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of fundraising or related experience with an emphasis on personal major gift solicitation and a strong conservation ethic. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to and experience with prospect moves management
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers
• Goal-oriented and performance results driven
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team and is driven to succeed. Familiarity with planned giving, experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns, relationships in and a working knowledge of the region’s philanthropic community, and an interest in outdoor conservation activities are also desired. The selected candidate should have the desire and ability to travel extensively within the states/ region and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed upon location within the assigned work area with preference given to the Toledo, OH, Cleveland, OH, and Columbus, OH markets.

To apply internally as an employee, log into [please apply online] with your employee credentials, click MYSELF, TALENT, CAREER CENTER and follow the prompts to APPLY: [1] complete application materials and [2] attach your (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) three professional references. Please direct any questions regarding application materials to DU Human Resources [please apply online].

Resume review will begin on August 31, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits Package: We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; minimum three weeks paid vacation to start; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.