Director of Philanthropy, Individual Giving

Position Title: Director of Philanthropy,
Individual Giving

Location: Remote USA

Salary: $110,000- $125,000

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Reports to: Vice President, Philanthropy &
Marketing

ABOUT US:

Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled
tropical habitats and saving endangered species by establishing
protected areas in partnership with local organizations and
communities. With our partners, we have protected more than 45
million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia
and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully
implement our important conservation action.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION:

• Manage and build a portfolio of major donors.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for
  donors in the portfolio.
• Liaise with teams including marketing and conservation,
  business units, and board of directors with the ultimate goal of
  raising major gifts.
• Organize and staff major donor events.
• Staff and lead the Rainforest Trust Philanthropy Committee of
  the Board.
• Advise leadership and Board on major giving trends.
• Pursue all of the above objectives in alignment with our core
  values.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE HOPING YOU’LL
HAVE:

• Strong experience managing a portfolio of major donors
  between high 5 and 7-figure gifts with an organization with an
  operating budget of 10M+. You have a proven track record
  and capacity to effectively build relationships with high-net-worth
  philanthropists/donors by inspiring them with the organization’s
  mission. You can consistently increase the number of individual
  donors and the level of giving through identification, cultivation,
  and solicitation. You can also masterfully steward our current
  donors to increase giving. You consistently prioritize meeting
  portfolio goals and understand and adhere to data privacy
  expectations and regulations.

• The ability to successfully develop and execute
  fundraising strategies and conduct relationship mapping.
  You consistently stay up to date on cutting-edge fundraising best
  practices and have a strong understanding of national and
  international major giving trends.

• The ability to coordinate and plan all aspects of small
  major donor events. You can skillfully inspire and compel
  high-net-worth individuals to give at events.

• The ability to successfully interface and collaborate
  with other departments and business units. This will
  require you to have strong communication and presentation skills.
  We also hope you have experience leading and staffing volunteer
  fundraising committees.

• Strong technical proficiency with CRMs and other donor
  research tools
• A demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for
  Rainforest Trust’s mission and respect for our core
  values: Nature & People; Efficiency; Transparency;
  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Partnerships & Collaboration;
  Science & Innovation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and
environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the
global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a
demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated
equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an
ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and
excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of
conserving and protecting our natural environment.

We put this belief into action by striving to apply a diversity,
equity, and inclusion lens to every aspect of employment, from how
we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits,
to the training and development we offer, and the working
conditions we create.

Research shows that while cis-men apply to jobs when they meet
an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized
folks (especially groups that are underrepresented in the
conservations field) tend to only apply when they check every box.
So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet
every single qualification, please still get in touch. We’d love to
have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified
applicants consideration for employment without regard to age,
ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition,
national origin, physical or mental disability, political
affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and
ordinances.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the
incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an
excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be
available in Warrenton, VA and/or Washington DC.

Occasional national and/or international travel may be required
for organizational meetings and other events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer
terminal for an extended period. The person in this position
frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in
writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough
information.

ANTICIPATED SALARY

The salary range for this position is $110,000- $125,000
commensurate with experience. This base compensation range
represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this
position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various
factors, such as candidate’s location, qualifications, skills,
competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other
benefits may be found on our Careers
Page.