Director of Philanthropy

Job Announcement
Director of Philanthropy
August 28, 2009 or until filled

THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1995, Women¹s Voices for the Earth (WVE) is a national
organization that engages women to advocate for the right to live in a
healthy environment. We uniquely focus on the intersection of the women¹s
movement and environmental health, leveraging the collective power of
women¹s voices to reduce environmental hazards that adversely impact women
and their families. WVE confronts environmental pollutants that are linked
to chronic illness and cancer. By engaging women in corporate and
legislative advocacy efforts, WVE has significant impact on women¹s
environmental health.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Women¹s Voices for the Earth is a national organization headquartered in
Missoula, MT. Our staff is small, entrepreneurial and highly effective. We
are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our team in an exciting new
position.

THE POSITION
WVE seeks a development specialist with an excellent track record and
significant experience securing major gifts and foundation grants.. The
Director of Philanthropy will be charged with helping us increase our annual
budget (currently at $500,000) by expanding our base of major donors. The
Director of Philanthropy is a new position that will work with the Executive
Director and development staff to implement a multi-year high-level
individual donor campaign that will grow WVE¹s annual operating income and
cash reserve and create an engaged philanthropic donor base. This position
reports to Executive Director, serves on the staff leadership team, and
works with WVE staff to enable tracking of donor data.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Gifts:
(To date most of WVE¹s income has come from foundations. Developing a major
gifts program will be the Director of Philanthropy¹ s priority.)
* Lead targeted research and develop the strategies and
relationship- building activities required to attract major donors (gifts
over $1000) and high-level individual donors (gifts over $5,000). Support
and coordinate with the senior staff and board leadership to cultivate and
solicit major donors. Educate the staff and board and develop their capacity
to support major gifts fundraising.
* Develop a major donor program that includes cultivation events showcasing
WVE¹s work. Elicit compelling cases, issues, success stories and quotes from
board and staff, and from women who have been involved with WVE¹s work.
* Create appropriate written communications geared to engaging the interest
of individual donors.
* Ensure ongoing communication with individual donors, and timely thank-you
notes.
* Institute appeals and the other elements of an ongoing annual fund effort.
* Lead the entire organization to excel in both donor cultivation and
stewardship.

Foundation Gifts:
* Oversee and analyze research to identify new sources of foundation giving.
* Assist with the strategic positioning of programs as they relate to fund
development.
* Work closely with senior leadership to nurture and develop new
relationships with program officers and other foundation personnel as
needed.

Senior Management Activities:
* Provide development training and support to WVE staff, Board of Directors,
Advisory Council, and volunteers.
* Collaborate as needed with other WVE staff across WVE¹s programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* At least five years proven fundraising experience, preferably in a
non-profit
* Proven track record cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding various donor
constituencies
* Experience in creating and implementing strategies to obtain and keep new
mid to high level individual donors
* Familiarity with major gifts programs, including prospect research,
cultivation, personal solicitation, acknowledgement, and recognition
* Knowledge of charitable solicitation rules and regulations
* Excellent writing and oral communications skills
* Ease working with high-dollar donors
* Creative problem-solver, strategist and conceptual thinker
* Excellent communicator, networker and friend-builder
* Commitment to sustainable and ethical fund development and progressive
social change
* Flexible self-manager and team builder
* Political, social and technological savvy
* Computer proficiency in MS Office and experience with donor data
management and fund development analytics (familiarity with E-Tapestry a
plus)
* Ability to work remotely and willingness to travel
* Bachelor¹s degree or comparable experience
* CFRE desirable

Helpful, but not required:
* Familiarity with environmental health and women¹s health issues
* Previous experience in the environmental health movement

TERMS AND COMPENSATION
Location:
Women¹s Voices for the Earth (WVE) is a national organization with
headquarters in Missoula, MT. This position may be located in a select
number of cities, including but not limited to: Seattle, WA; Los Angeles,
CA; Chicago, IL, New York City, Washington, DC; or other major metropolitan
cities.

Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary, based on experience and location. Benefits include
health insurance, retirement plan matching contribution, and a generous
leave policy.

We will consider applicants for a full-time or part-time (at least
half-time) position.

Application Process
Please send a cover letter, resume and three references by email to
erin@womenandenviro nment.org and jean@womenandenviro nment.org. Applications
will be accepted until position is filled. No phone calls please.

Women¹s Voices for the Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are
dedicated to engaging women across the spectrum of U.S. society, including
the women most impacted by environmental harm. Toward that end, we seek to
create and sustain diverse organizational leadership among our staff, board,
and partners. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Ali Solomon
Director of Communications/ Donor Development
Women's Voices for the Earth
114 West Pine | Missoula, MT 59802
406-543-3747 | 406-543-2557 fax