Director of Development

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**Director of Development Committed donors, friendly workplace, generous

paid time off**

The [Vermont Center for Ecostudies](https://vtecostudies.org/) (VCE)

seeks a director of development to lead a growing development program at a respected organization with a committed donor base. The successful candidate will manage a relationship-based fundraising program with a focus on expanding major gifts, growing the annual fund, and ramping up our planned giving program. Key qualifications include strategic insight, exceptional communication skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse donors, collaborative work habits, and at least five years of leadership experience in fundraising, including significant experience in major donor fundraising. Enthusiasm for VCEs mission and motivation to perform high-quality work are also important qualifications. This position requires a regular presence in the office.

Our Organization

VCE promotes biodiversity conservation in the northeastern US and

internationally through scientific research and community engagement. Our scientists and volunteers gather essential information to guide habitat stewardship. We work with many partners, primarily in New England, Canada, and the Caribbean Basin, to [map biodiversity](https://val.vtecostudies.org/), determine the status and conservation needs of [vulnerable species](https://mountainbirds.vtecostudies.org/), and [recover imperiled populations](https://vtecostudies.org/projects/lakes-ponds/common-loon-conservation/), among other activities. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that respects and celebrates diversity and values the wellbeing of all employees. We accomplish this by offering flexibility within the workday and generous paid time off.

Position Summary

The director of development manages a strategic, relationship-based

fundraising program with a focus on cultivating and stewarding donors, building philanthropic support from annual and planned giving, and conducting periodic campaigns. They collaborate closely with the executive and associate directors, director of communications, and director of conservation science. They also supervise two development team members, support the boards development committee, and manage vendor and contractor relationships. The director of development is also responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities to strengthen VCEs development program. Download the full job description from [vtecostudies.org/jobs](http://vtecostudies.org/jobs).

Terms

The director of development works out of our office, located across the

Connecticut River from Dartmouth College in the vibrant community of White River Junction. This is a full-time position with a salary range of \$80,000-\$100,000, depending on skills and experience, with a relocation allowance and bonuses available.

VCE offers health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, paid

vacation/holidays starting at 30 days per year, and up to 10 days of personal time for health, wellbeing, and associated family obligations.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing

sample as separate PDF attachments to Dan Lambert (dlambert@vtecostudies.org) with VCE Development Director as the subject. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.