Conservation Job Board

Join the passionate development team at Columbia Land Trust where we work to permanently conserve the natural resources of the Columbia River region. We conserve, restore, and manage signature landscapes, vital habitats, and working farms and forests in Oregon and Washington from east of the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. By working positively with landowners and local communities we can sustain the unique qualities of the Pacific Northwest for our children and future generations.

SUMMARY

The Annual Campaign Manager oversees all aspects of membership acquisition and annual giving including cultivation of prospective donors; creation, management, tracking and follow-up of direct mail campaigns and outreach communications; issuance of membership benefits and acknowledgement of donor contributions on behalf of the Trust.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES other duties as assigned...

• Works closely with the Development Director to develop the Annual Campaign program, including strategy, marketing, direct mail campaigns, cultivation events, membership, recognition/stewardship, and correspondence; builds and adheres to annual budget and departmental spending goals.
  Performs complex database processes, imports/exports, queries utilizing Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge to produce detailed reports for use in research, mailings and other targeted campaign activity.
• Develops, coordinates, and tracks outreach communications, including annual reports, newsletters, project update postcards, renewals, appeals, acquisitions and holiday cards.
• Works with Development Director on concept, graphic design and development of mailings.
• Oversees development of appropriate recipient lists for mailings, and ensures correct cleanup of mailing list prior to mailing. Oversees tracking of returned mail and updating of database.
• Maintains primary responsibility for annual donor and member stewardship.
• Coordinates excellent stewardship of donors, including appropriate recognition of: Named Fund Donors (annual), planned gift donors, and all major donors (ongoing).
• Oversees database management of donor contact files and production of thank you letters; ensures correct coding of revenue entered in database; participates with entire department in development of acknowledgement customization needs.
• Together, with Development Director, provides recognition to corporate and foundation donors in creative and appropriate ways.
• Assists in the planning and execution of special events, including annual gala and other cultivation events.
• Participates and gives input in development team discussions for brainstorming, strategizing and planning.
• Participates in meetings and events outside the organization for training or for development outreach purposes.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with employees and all organization stakeholders and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from the Development Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and at least five years of experience in Development or directing fundraising activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This search is being managed by WVDO on behalf of the Columbia Land Trust.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: wvdo.or@gmail.com by February 10, 2012.

Interviews will begin immediately.