Development Director

Details

• Full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid schedule
• Salary: $50,000 annually
• Education Requirement: B.A. or B.S. Degree
• Experience Requirement: At least one year of experience working with non-profit organizations in a fundraising and outreach capacity.
• www.seasideseabirdsanctuary.org

Overview

The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of Florida’s native injured/orphaned/sick wild birds and spreading conservation awareness through education and community engagement. Our Dr. Marie L. Farr Avian Hospital treats 3,000-3,500 birds every year. Our Sanctuary is home to over 80 permanently injured resident birds, and we are open 365 days a year with free admission to ensure access to all. Education is a main tenet of our mission, and we achieve this by attending events throughout the community, presenting educational programs to schools and other organizations, and we offer tours and educational programs on-site.

We are seeking a passionate individual to serve as our Development Director. This position is crucial to advancing the organization’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation, conservation awareness, and education by securing funding through philanthropic partnerships and creating beneficial relationships within our local community.

Duties

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary’s operations and initiatives.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other funding sources to secure financial support.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities from government agencies, private foundations, and other grant-making organizations aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Collaborate with staff to gather relevant data, stories, and outcomes for use in outreach materials and reports for donors.
• Create engaging outreach and targeted fundraising materials.
• Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities and donor interactions.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities to cultivate relationships and solicit support.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising progress, donor trends, and grant outcomes.
• Represent the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary at networking events, conferences, and community meetings to promote awareness of the organization and its impact.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship.
• A background in conservation, ecology, or related sciences highly desired.
• At least one year of experience working with non-profit organizations in a fundraising and outreach capacity.
• Ability to thrive in a start-up environment (a self-starter).
• Excellent verbal, written, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working as team player with people of different races, ages, and backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experienced in utilizing social media platforms and online fundraising platforms.