Director of Outreach and Development, Environment

The Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA) is seeking a highly
motivated career minded individual to join our growing Winni Blue
team as its Director of Outreach and Development. As the leading
nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the water quality
of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, the LWA spearheads the effort
to counteract the threats and contaminants that stress the lake’s
natural ecosystem, degrade its water quality and lower the economic
value of the region.   

The Director of Outreach and Development leads, oversees and
manages the organization’s fundraising efforts and works closely
with the Lake Winnipesaukee Association’s President and Board of
Directors to raise the organization’s profile and build a stronger
base of support.  This position is integral to LWA expanding
its programs and activities to meet current and future challenges
to Lake Winnipesaukee’s water quality.  The Director will be a
leading advocate for the lake, using education and marketing to
increase understanding and support for our environmental efforts,
building new relationships and long-term partnerships with
leadership donors, and increasing our membership base.  The
position is based in Gilford, NH, but day to day activities may
require travel throughout the Winnipesaukee watershed. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the President, the Director of Outreach and
Development is responsible for the following:

• Build and execute a diversified development program that aligns
  with the organization’s mission and goals, with emphasis on
  hands-on solicitation efforts, major gifts, grants, and ongoing
  fundraising campaigns
• Strengthen and expand existing donor relationships and build
  new public and private donor relationships
• Identify and qualify potential gifts and donors
• Lead efforts and collaborate with LWA staff and board members
  to expand brand awareness of LWA’s work while growing individual
  and business membership support
• Promote the LWA brand consistently through all communications
  and outreach efforts
• Implement systems and processes required for tracking,
  managing, and stewarding donors
• Identify, manage, and co-write all organizational grants

Ideal Qualifications:

• A passion for educating people about the work and mission of
  the Lake Winnipesaukee Association in protecting and improving the
  water quality of the lake.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, development, communications,
  environmental science, or related field.
• A clear demonstration of successful work in marketing,
  development, sales, or communications.
• Successful grant writing experience
• Experience and comfort with relevant software tools for
  relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and execute development and
  outreach activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other:

• This position is full-time with a competitive salary and
  benefits package.
• Reports to the President of LWA with regular Board
  interactions.

How to apply: 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume
describing their qualifications and interest in the position, and
three to five references to:  Pat Tarpey, President, at
ptarpey@winnipesaukee.org. 
This position will remain open until filled.