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Job Title: Associate Advancement Director – Northwest Region, Department: Office of Advancement / Seattle WA Reports to: Senior Advancement Director Supervises: Part-time Administrative Assistant Context: Plans and implements all aspects of the Sierra Club’s major gift fundraising within the assigned geographic region. Scope: The Associate Advancement Director is responsible for the development of gift support, within the assigned region, to the mission and programs of the Sierra Club. Directs fundraising and procurement of gifts of $10,000 and greater, with the goal of increasing net program revenues from donors within a defined region. Particular emphasis on soliciting gifts of $100,000 and greater in the context of the Sierra Club’s Climate Recovery Partnership. Coordinates and involves Sierra Club Conservation staff, field staff, regional and Chapter leaders, and activists in the major gift fundraising process as necessary to achieve financial results. Develops and enhances all necessary major gift fundraising staff and volunteer relationships. Performs special project assignments to enhance the collective team success of major gift fundraising for the Sierra Club. Knowledge & Skills: -- Three years experience in development and major gift fundraising, including a strong background in personal solicitation of five and six figure gifts and use of volunteers in fundraising efforts. -- Demonstrated effectiveness and ability to meet personal solicitation fundraising goals. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Experience with major gift fund-raising in context of a capital campaign is highly desirable. -- Proven record of effective work with volunteers: organization, training, motivation, and coordination. -- Strong public speaking and communication skills. -- Knowledge and experience with environmental issues. -- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required -- 40% travel required. Please send resume and cover letter indicating interest in the position to resumes@sierraclub.org. To ensure proper routing of your application, please specify job code “Associate Advancement Director, Northwest Region - SCWA“in the subject line. Do not add additional or alter job code because it will get filter out of the job group thus delay delivery. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. “Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.” Note: Positions stay on the webpage until they are filled. If you are applying for more than one job, a resume and cover letter are required for each position. How to Apply | About the Sierra Club | Benefits Brochure | Sierra Club Diversity Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
