Jobs:

The Lands Council is seeking a full-time Director of Development and Communications

The Director of Development and Communications will work closely with the Executive Director, Board Development Committee and Program Staff to increase membership, expand our donor base, improve marketing and communications, and assist with foundation grant writing. The Director of Development and Communications is also responsible for organizing and managing all cultivation & fundraising-related events for The Lands Council.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation:

• Promote, recruit and retain membership using effective communication, mailing and web-based tools
• Implement fundraising strategies that achieve annual budgeted goals and long-term development goals
• Maintain & update member/donor information in the GiftWorks database
• Expand our patron/corporate donor program (Legacy Circle & Business Partners) including preparations of materials and setting up in-person solicitations
• Encourage Board Members, through logistical support, to support/host house parties & other fundraising events
• Plan, hold quarterly Development Committee meetings with participating staff & board members

Foundation Support

• Work with Executive Director to research grant opportunities
• Assist ED with reports & tracking of donations, members
  

Marketing & Communications

• Communicate The Lands Council's mission, projects and needs effectively and professionally
  
• Create annual report
• Create & send paper newsletters, e-newsletters & e-alerts
  
• Update website content
  
• Maintain all social media efforts, including facebook.com, youtube.com & twitter.com
• Design, prepare & update all marketing & promotional materials for programs & special events
• Prepare and disburse Press Releases to local media regarding TLC news, accomplishments, events and projects
• Track all marketing efforts throughout the year & present results to the Board & Development Committee annually

Event Coordination

TLC Annual Auction Duties:

• Recruit volunteers and facilitate meetings for the Auction Planning Group
• Facilitate auction item procurement
• Track, organize and enter auction item donations into GiftWorks and thank donors
• Track and organize guest registration and payment and enter guests into GiftWorks
• Solicit & coordinate with event sponsors for booklet ads and guest lists
• Produce auction booklet, scripts, signage and other event materials, as needed
• Recruit and coordinate a team of volunteers for the auction
• Reconcile all sales and guest information after the auction

• Develop a strategy and timeline for event tasks
• Develop a detailed budget and marketing plan
• Design and produce invitations and marketing materials
• Coordinate volunteers for set-up, event production and clean-up, as needed
  

Abilities:

• Excellent writing & verbal communication skills
• Excellent marketing & public relations skills including public speaking
• Required knowledge of GiftWorks, Adobe CS4 Software & IContact and Microsoft Office programs.
  
• The ability to manage volunteers and interns
• The ability to engage and motivate the Board of Directors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers on other events, as needed
• Have a passion for the environment
  

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Political Science, Environmental Studies preferred
• 1-3 years in development experience with a non-profit organization
• 1-3 years in event planning experience, including fundraising auctions
• Background in marketing, fundraising & communications
• Experience recruiting & managing volunteers and interns
• Basic graphic design skills

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter explaining your interest in, and qualifications for, the position, your resume, and three professional references to Debbie Boswell at dboswell@landscouncil.org . Please include "Application DD&C" in the subject line of your e-mail.   Open until position is filled.

No phone calls please.

The Lands Council is an equal opportunity, employer and encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.  Information about our programs can be found at:  www.landscouncil.org

posted 5/29/2013