We are seeking the next Senior Director of Development (SDD) for the Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VLCV).

VLCV is a growing, non-profit 501(c)(4) organization that advocates for progressive environmental policies, educates and endorses candidates for public office, and holds elected officials accountable on issues including air, land, water, and public health. The VLCV family of organizations also includes the VLCV Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, and VLCV PAC, our political arm that directly helps elect pro-conservation candidates.

As the chief fundraiser for VLCV, the SDD is responsible for creating, executing, and managing all fundraising and development activities of all three VLCV entities, with the goal of raising funds towards a $2.3M yearly budget. The SDD will build and oversee the execution of VLCV's development strategy and will be a member of the executive leadership team. The role involves engaging and raising funds from existing donors, forging new relationships to build VLCV's visibility, impact, and financial resources, and creating an internal organizational culture for fundraising. The SDD will supervise the Development Manager and report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and grow VLCV's fundraising program by collaborating closely with the Executive Director
• Foster relationships with key funding organizations and influential/philanthropic individuals to create and maintain enduring partnerships with VLCV
• Utilize a moves management system to cycle relationships toward new foundation giving, grants, and individual philanthropic gifts
• Expand, diversify, and strengthen VLCV's base and pipeline of individual and foundation funders
• Cultivate existing donors and foundations
• Collaborate to secure funding for new and existing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, public affairs, fund development, or a related discipline
• Minimum five years of non-profit fund development experience at a leadership level, with specific experience making successful individual major gift asks of 5 figures+
• Proven track record of achieving fund development goals
• In-depth knowledge of fundraising management systems, major gift cultivation and stewardship, and grant proposal and grant reporting processes
• Adept in cultivating strong relationships with foundation trustees and officers, corporate funders, and individual donors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with experience in EveryAction or similar CRM/Development databases
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the area
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule, with the willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Successful completion of pre-employment background screening

Additional Information

• Current organization budget is $2.3M
• VLCV has approximately thirteen employees located on West Franklin in Richmond, VA
• VLCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
• For more information, please visit www.valcv.org