Vice President, Development

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has
played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law,
policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.

ELI is now hiring a Vice President of Development
to be a strategic leader within the organization, driving efforts
to raise the funds that support realization of the Institute’s
goals and objectives. Working with their team, they will design and
implement strategies focused on individual giving, our membership
program, grants and contracts, and our annual award dinner.
Partnering closely with the President, other staff leadership, and
the Board of Directors, they will sustain and grow total and
unrestricted revenue to support ELI’s range of activities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Leadership:

• Achieve the Institute’s revenue goals through the creation and
  implementation of comprehensive development strategies that align
  with the Institute’s goals and objectives
• Guide, supervise, and inspire the development and membership
  teams, and work collaboratively with other teams
• As a member of the senior leadership team, actively participate
  in organizational strategic planning and management
• Manage the Board of Directors’ Development Committee, providing
  regular progress reports on activities and managing volunteer
  efforts

Resource Development:

• Drive and grow individual giving programs focused on major
  gifts, annual gifts, planned giving, and giving societies
• Prospect, secure, and cultivate donors and members, guiding
  them through an effective and fulfilling engagement journey
• Oversee ELI’s membership program, including ELI’s annual award
  dinner
• Support the cultivation, solicitation, and management of
  foundation and governmental relationships and grants
• Advise the President and staff leadership on philanthropic
  activities and donor relationships

Fundraising Operations:

• Ensure effective information tracking mechanisms are in place,
  oversee data analysis, and ensure internal data systems are working
  effectively
• Supervise and regularly report on departmental budget,
  recommending changes as necessary
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all relevant
  policies, fiscal standards, and regulatory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development fields
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or
  university preferred
• Track record of setting and achieving robust development goals
  on a sustained basis
• Ability to establish and execute a strategic plan within and
  across departments
• Demonstrated experience building and managing effective
  teams
• Exceptional at conveying clear, consistent, and compelling
  messaging
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling professional
  interactions at all organizational levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential
  information
• Position is based in Washington, DC and involves days worked in
  the office
• Desire to make the world a better place

ABOUT ELI
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law,
science, and policy center that makes law work for people, places,
and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous
economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. Our
mission is to foster innovative, just, and practical law and policy
solutions to enable environmental and social progress across
borders and sectors.

Together, ELI’s staff aims to:

• Build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders and
  institutions
• Research and analyze complex and pressing environmental
  challenges
• Promote and disseminate the best thinking through print and
  electronic media
• Work with partners to develop and implement laws, policies, and
  other means to protect the environment and society
• Convene people with diverse perspectives to build understanding
  through robust dialogue

For more information on ELI’s programs, visit https://www.eli.org/programs.

COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position starts at $140,000 and is
commensurate with experience. ELI’s total compensation includes
excellent benefits including:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance & disability insurance
• Long Term Care insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefit
• Fitness Incentive
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
• Paid time off

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, submit an application package via ELI’s online
application system at https://www.eli.org/employment.
Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded
documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must use
ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications
submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand
delivery.

Please note that to ensure the health and safety of the ELI
workforce, any offer of employment from ELI is contingent on
candidates providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
ELI management will consider requests for religious or medical
exceptions, consistent with applicable law.

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving
an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We
firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives
and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and
we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As
such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally
underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.