Development Director

Prescott Farm Environmental Education CenterJob PostingApr. 18, 2024Work Where You Play Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, located on 160 scenic acres in the heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire (Laconia, NH) seeks a results-oriented people person who is passionate about nature and the environment to drive growth of its successful fund development program in the role of Development Director.The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and plays an important part of Prescott Farms leadership team.The role requires a relationship-oriented and community-minded person who is both driven and strategic to lead and expand upon Prescott Farms established fund development program.Daily responsibilities include coordination with staff, volunteers, other program directors, and the volunteer board of directors to integrate community building and a culture of development into Prescott Farms environmental education mission.Structuring and following through on relationship stewardship activities including regular mission tours that orient community members to Prescott Farms programs and facilities, comprises more than 50% of the Development Directors time throughout the year.The remaining time is dedicated to grant writing, grants management, community outreach, and supervision of Prescott Farms thriving volunteer program.The successful candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm for and personal commitment to environmental education and/or stewardship and community building and will be comfortable conveying that enthusiasm one-on-one and in larger group settings.Real-world development experience and an understanding of the principles of fund development are equally important characteristics for success.Responsibilities:Actively collaborates with the Executive Director and a volunteer board of directors to drive relationship stewardship activities with donors, philanthropic organizations, business partners, members, and volunteersMeets weekly and collaborates closely with the Executive Director to achieve a multi-year fundraising and development plan in conjunction with the organizations strategic planRegularly seeks and maintains a list of funding opportunities, pursuing any opportunities that are strategically aligned with the mission and needs of Prescott FarmWrites and manages all grants on behalf of the organizationCoordinates and leads bi-weekly tours designed to highlight Prescott Farms mission and impactAttends public and community events as a representative of Prescott FarmCoordinates and works closely with a volunteer committee and its chairperson to drive community engagement and fund development results at Prescott FarmRegularly reports on development activities to the Prescott Farm board of directorsCollaborates with program staff to institute and maintain a culture of development at Prescott FarmCollaborates with the Communications and Events Coordinator to coordinate one large fundraising event and three donor events throughout the year on behalf of Prescott FarmOversees volunteer engagement at Prescott Farm through regular supervision of a part-time Volunteer CoordinatorParticipates as an active member of the Prescott Farm teamOther duties as assignedSkills, Education & Experience:A minimum of 3 years of experience working as part of a development team in the nonprofit sector.Ability to prioritize projects and assignments, maintain a positive attitude, and produce professional results under deadlines.Demonstrated ability to capture and convey with words both anecdotal and data-based evidence related to the impacts of mission-based workDemonstrated track record of success in procuring grant fundingExperience working with a donor database or other CRM software; Knowledge of Little Green Light a plus.Proficient in all MS Office Products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.Basic understanding of financial management and/or grant fund managementExperience with planned giving and capital campaigns a plusMust pass a criminal background checkTo Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample and 3 professional references via e-mail to: Jude Hamel, Executive Director, atjhamel@prescottfarm.org .#J-18808-Ljbffr

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