Development Officer – Denver Metro Area

Position Summary:

A Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Development Officer is
responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through the
cultivation and acquisition of philanthropic support. The
Development Officer’s primary responsibility is to develop
successful funding relationships that will help progress the
organization’s strategic priorities. This is accomplished by
working in collaboration with other team members, volunteers, and
partners to develop new private, corporate, foundation, and public
funding relationships and strategic partnerships with the goal of
accelerating mission accomplishments through delivery of strategic
fundraising initiatives, growing organizational revenue,
diversifying revenue streams, and generating additional funds. The
primary responsibility is to increase philanthropy by expanding a
donor-centered pipeline of major donors ($10,000+), annual donors
($10,000+), and leadership donors ($100,000+).

Responsibilities and
Expectations:

• Drive organization’s strategic and science-based mission
  delivery priorities forward.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit philanthropic support
  from donors, strategic partners, and other funders focused on
  $10,000+ gifts.
• Build, manage, and maintain a portfolio of 125-150 high
  net-worth major gifts prospects and supporters.
• Work cross-functionally to execute and deliver Major Gift
  Fundraising Strategies.
• Identify and pursue foundations and corporate entities whose
  funding priorities are consistent with our mission.
• Actively lead and participate in partner and donor cultivation
  activities.
• Use CRM and other software for the purpose of managing
  relationships, scheduling appointments, engaging supporters,
  researching supporters, delivering events, and reporting
  expenses.
• Develop initiatives consistent with the organization’s
  strategies that inspire new private, corporate, foundation, and
  government funding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all team
  members and supporters.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Overnight travel involved using personal vehicle, rental
  vehicle, and commercial air.

 Minimum
Qualifications:

• A strong passion for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s
  mission.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or higher with significant relevant
  business development, fundraising, conservation delivery,
  partnership development, or commensurate sales experience.
• Strong fundraising skills preferred in the area of major gift
  cultivation, foundation appeals, grant writing, campaign
  fundraising, and planned giving.
• Experience cultivating, developing, securing, and stewarding
  successful philanthropic relationships.
• An energetic, well organized, and detail-oriented
  self-starter.
• Superior interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability
  to collaborate effectively.
• Superb written and oral communication skills with ability to
  covey the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever mission.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach effectively.
• A minimum of three years of experience in successful
  fundraising, partnership development, and/or proven sales
  experience is preferred.

Compensation and
Location: Competitive starting salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications + benefits (see our
benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs).
Location in or near the Denver, Colorado Metro Area.

To Apply: Please
combine your cover letter, resume, and three
references into a single Word document or PDF file
before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our
Recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.

For more information:
Contact Jake Hanson, Director of Development, at (605) 880-1659 or
jhanson@pheasantsforever.org.

Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a
qualified individual with disability, or any other category that
may be protected by law.