Development Director

Job Title: Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Time of Work: Full-time, Salaried

Classification: Exempt

Start Date: February 2026 (negotiable)

Location: Lander, WY or other locations in WY considered

Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2025 Applications accepted until position is filled

Starting salary: $75,000 – $87,000, commensurate with experience

About the Organization

The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the state’s oldest independent conservation organization. We advocate for Wyoming’s environment and communities using multiple knowledge systems and evidence-based practices to ensure comprehensive and long-term solutions.

We seek to enact lasting change that protects the land, wildlife, clean air and water we depend on, meet people where they are, ensure diverse perspectives are part of the conversation, build coalitions, and practice reciprocity.

The Wyoming Outdoor Council offers a flexible workplace with competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits include:

• Health insurance premium covered at 100% for employees and 50% for dependents, spouses, and domestic partners
• 100% of employee vision, dental, and disability premiums paid by WOC
• 50% of dependent, spouse/domestic partner health insurance premiums paid by WOC
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% match
• 12 days of paid wellness/sick leave per year
• Vacation accrual starts at 15 days per year
• 2 paid discretionary days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid religious observance leave upon approval by the executive director
• A cell phone stipend
• 12 weeks of paid family leave (available twice, after 18 months of employment)
• 8 weeks of paid sabbatical leave (available every five years with approval by the executive director)

The Outdoor Council is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize fairness in salaries across the organization. We are committed to building a diverse staff, board of directors, and an organizational culture of equity & belonging where we live our values.

The scope of this position’s responsibilities may change depending upon experience. 

About Our Team

• We are dedicated to protecting Wyoming’s environment and quality of life now and for future generations.
• In our conservation work, we lead with humility. We value diverse perspectives. We are solutions oriented.
• In our words and actions, we contribute to a respectful and equitable workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
• We seek creative solutions to tough problems. We are flexible and willing to change course if something isn’t working.
• With kindness and honesty, we communicate directly. We respond to feedback with openness and a growth mindset.

About Your Role

You will report to the executive director and work closely with the board of directors to achieve annual fundraising goals and execute the organization’s strategic plan (2026 – 2030). This director level position is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating all philanthropic strategies, working alongside WOC’s leadership team to ensure the organizations long-term financial health in support of our mission to protect Wyoming’s environment and quality of life, now and for future generations.

You will be responsible for: 

Donor & Major Gift Cultivation (30%)

• Design and execute a robust moves management system for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of WOC’s members and donors.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to leverage their networks and support major gift efforts, including targeted asks and relationship maintenance.
• Ensure for meticulous and timely donor acknowledgement and stewardship. Maintain accurate records in our database.
• Manage a discrete portfolio of major donors and solicit major gifts around the state.

Membership Program Management (30%)

• Oversee all aspects of the annual membership program, including acquisition, renewals, and growth of the Tom Bell Stewardship Society.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the member experience, retention rates, and increase the overall size of WOC’s membership across Wyoming.
• Analyze membership data to develop segments to tailor communications to increase engagement and commitment to WOC’s mission.
• Lead fundraising solicitation efforts on numerous funding drives and throughout WOC’s print and digital communications.

Foundation & Partnership giving (25%)

• Oversee and strengthen relationships with local, regional and national granting partners.
• Lead the grant strategy process, ensuring timely submission of high-quality proposals and comprehensive grant reports in collaboration with staff.
• Research and qualify new funding opportunities that align with WOC’s priorities and strategic direction.
• Initiate and manage a new Business Giving program, actively soliciting partnerships and sponsorships focusing on Wyoming’s shared values and care for land and community.

Leadership & Administration (15%)

• Create, monitor and manage the annual Development Department budget and assist other departments in acquisition of resources to execute programmatic efforts.
• Prepare and present timely reports on fundraising progress, metrics and donor trends to the executive director and board of directors
• Engage and inspire WOC’s staff and board to assist in fundraising efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards for fundraising and data management.
• Manage, mentor and lead the development team staff and development team meetings.
• Be part of WOC’s highly functioning leadership team that supports the mission, vision, and values of the Outdoor Council.
• Support the work of equity and belonging at the Outdoor Council.
• Attend and participate in board meetings,annual staff retreats, and in-person staff days.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

You love working in a collaborative team, but are self-driven, organized, and able to take ownership and leadership over your projects to make them your own. You take pride in the quality of your work, making sure that detailed instructions are followed consistently.

You enjoy routine work with seasonal ebbs and flows. You have a good sense of humor and are easy to get along with. You value the importance of doing a job well and on-time. You enjoy pitching in to help others when needed. You can handle multiple projects at the same time. You are good at asking for help when you need it. 

You like working flexible hours. 

You have experience working with databases and value the importance of maintaining consistent data entry processes. You are experienced working on Macs and with the standard suite of office tools and technology. You aren’t afraid to learn new systems. You are either comfortable with, or comfortable learning, how to share documents and other files in the Google Suite collaborative work environment. You are comfortable with mail merge in Word.

You have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

And, you are committed to the mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council and will support and contribute to our equity & belonging work.

We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, and please note you do not need to meet all the criteria listed in order to be considered for this position. Research shows that many marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet each and every requirement. At WOC, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You may be the perfect candidate for this role even if your resume doesn’t perfectly align with every item in the job description.

Email Misti Haase at misti@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org with any questions or if you need any accommodations in the application or interview processes (please put “Development Director” in the subject). 

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, the telephone, or other materials. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.