WildAid is a growing and dynamic
global wildlife conservation non-profit based in San Francisco with
a mission to inspire and empower the world to protect wildlife and
vital habitats from critical threats. WildAid manages a $12
million annual budget and has received a Four-Star rating from
Charity Navigator for over a decade. Since its founding in
1999, WildAid has become a premier conservation organization in
driving behavior change through both world-class communications
campaigns and local capacity building.
WildAid seeks a mission-driven Annual
Campaign Director who will be responsible for stewarding new
donors, renewing and upgrading existing donors, and strengthening
relationships with current supporters below the major donor level.
S/he is accountable for meeting annual donation goals for donors
who contribute less than $5,000 annually. The Annual Campaign
Director will write, produce, and project manage multi-channel
fundraising campaigns; prioritize high-quality, timely responses
for incoming donor inquiries and requests; contribute to all annual
fundraising efforts; and work cross-functionally to ensure
materials are deployed in a cost effective, and timely manner. This
position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely
with other members of the Development team, as well as with
Communications and Program teams.
Primary
Responsibilities Develop and Implement Annual
Individual Donor Fundraising Strategy: Create and execute an annual
fundraising plan utilizing current and emerging fundraising
techniques that outlines strategies for donor acquisition,
retention, and stewardship.
Develop and implement strategies and
campaigns to encourage increased donor involvement and higher level
giving, including prospects for leadership level or planned
gifts.
Identify fundraising goals and
develop metrics to measure progress and success.
Fundraising
Campaigns:
Plan, write, execute, track, and
analyze all multi-channel fundraising appeals, including but not
limited to: Calendar Year End Appeals, Monthly Renewals and
Increases, Giving Tuesday, Earth Day, World Oceans Day, and others
as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Communications
and Program teams to develop compelling fundraising content.
Strategically segment individual
donor audiences to maximize donor engagement and giving.
Ensure donor messaging across
platforms – email, mail, text, and online – is consistent and
complementary.
Develop and monitor timelines to
ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective production of materials
and content.
Major Gift
Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with development
colleagues to identify potential major donors from high-net-worth
annual fund donors.
Data Analysis and
Reporting:
Utilize fundraising data and
analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies
and make data-driven decisions.
Prepare regular reports on
fundraising performance and progress towards goals.
Individual donor research as
needed.
Team Leadership and
Collaboration:
Collaborate cross-functionally with
other departments, including Communications, Finance, and Programs,
to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
Assist with stewardship and
cultivation events and activities as needed.
Other related responsibilities as
assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with
a focus on annual giving and individual donor relations. - Proven track record of successfully meeting fundraising goals
and increasing revenue. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and
excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
relationships and maintain rapport with donors, and effectively
communicate the organization’s mission and fundraising needs. - Experience with fundraising software and CRM systems, with a
preference for Salesforce. - Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and
develop and implement fundraising plans. - Self-directed; ability to work effectively independently and as
a team player. - Ability to work with culturally diverse teams in different time
zones in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative way. - Highly motivated and organized.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to juggle a number of
projects simultaneously. - Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a creative and
collaborative mindset. - A high level of personal and professional integrity and
trustworthiness. - Commitment to the WildAid’s mission and values. Prior
experience in the environmental sector is preferred.
Location and
Compensation
This role may be performed
from WildAid’s office in San Francisco or from a remote office
location in the following areas of the United States ONLY: San
Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles Area, or Greater New York
area (including parts of New Jersey). Work will be
performed primarily during regular business hours in the employee’s
time zone, with the occasional need to participate in meetings with
international teams or other partners at various times outside
normal business hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
This is a full-time exempt role with a
pay range from US$100,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with
skill, experience, and internal equity. Competitive benefits
package includes: Employer-sponsored medical coverage and
life/AD&D insurance; 401(k) eligibility with employer Safe
Harbor contribution up to a 4% elected deferral; paid holidays;
paid sick leave; and accrued paid time off.
How To Apply To apply, please send
your resume/CV, writing sample, and a brief cover letter to
jobs@wildaid.org. Applications will be considered on a
rolling basis until the role is filled.
Applicants must submit a
relevant 2-3 page sample of their writing at the time of
application.
The successful applicant must meet the
requirements of WildAid’s background screening process.
Equal Opportunity
Employer
WildAid is committed to being
inclusive and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will
consider all applications and applicants.