Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Keeseville, NY with a mix of remote/in office work, with frequent regional and occasional statewide travel
Employment Type: Part-Time (20-25 hours per week)
Annual Compensation: $35,000 – $40,000 with benefits

How to Apply:  Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references in one pdf file to [email protected] with Subject: Development Officer Position by Friday May 10, 2024

Scope of Responsibilities: AdkAction is hiring a part-time Development Officer to cultivate a more strategic, value-aligned approach across its fundraising program, and embark on a new level of growth and engagement for the organization. This new position will collaborate closely with, and report to, the Executive Director. The Officer will design, implement, and improve AdkAction’s fundraising efforts to achieve the organization’s annual and long-term financial goals, with an emphasis on building and growing trusted relationships to carry out our shared mission. 

The Officer will bring leadership and vision to carrying out AdkAction’s strategic financial sustainability goal, including personal engagement with the members of our Leadership Circle, major donors, foundation supporters, planned and legacy givers, special events opportunities, and a new major project campaign. 

The Development Officer will help lead strategic initiatives to identify, cultivate, solicit, and follow up with major donors and foundations. Shared with the Executive Director, the Officer has a lead responsibility for growing  relationships with individual supporters, foundations, and other sources of significant funding. The Officer will also work closely with the Board of Directors, the Board’s Development and Finance Committees, and the Communications, Operations, and Office Administration staff to grow AdkAction’s supporter base, assist with our budgeting and reporting processes, and advise on the creation of compelling printed and digital materials.

This is a new position. If desired, and as funding allows, this position has the potential to grow into a full time role over time. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Bring strong relationship building skills and thoughtful development strategies and to prepare and implement fundraising plans for annual operations, reserves/endowment, and special campaigns.
  • Design and implement annual fundraising strategies based on results analysis to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to raise funds in collaboration with the staff, Board members, the Development Committee, and others.
  • Work with the Communications and Operations team to oversee annual appeals, special events, and online and social media fundraising campaigns.
  • Direct and support management of major donor engagement through personal contacts, events, stewardship, direct mailings, and emails, with corresponding record keeping, planning, and prioritizing. 
  • Direct and support donor research, prospecting, and acquisition efforts to expand the Leadership Circle and major donor databases.
  • Serve as an advisor and reviewer of grant proposals, broadly managed by the Project Manager staff, and special projects as necessary.
  • Serve as the lead staff member of the Development Committee
  • Serve as the lead Development contact for all Board Members, securing board gifts and participation in annual giving, select campaigns, and growing reserves, as well as identifying and cultivating new Leadership Circle-level donors.
  • Use and contribute to improving AdkAction’s Salesforce database, which is broadly maintained by Communications, Operations, and Administration staff.
  • Create and track, on a monthly basis, annual fundraising and project/campaign results.
  • Coordinate with the Communications and Operations team in developing publications or other materials that support fundraising activities.
  • Coordinate with the Finance Committee on budgeting, accounting, and tracking of individual donor income.
  • Work with program staff to enable them to identify, cultivate, and steward donors in their geographic region and subject area.

Qualifications

• • 5-8+ years of nonprofit, academic, or similar fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to raise money, including major gifts
  • Commitment to and understanding of the mission, goals, and culture of AdkAction
  • Understanding of and passion for vibrant rural communities and healthy ecosystems
  • Strong knowledge of principles, ethics, and practices of successful fundraising
  • Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel in region and out of the Adirondack region on a semi-regular basis
  • Experience with CRM database is required, and experience with the Salesforce platform is a plus
  • Proven major capital campaign design and implementation is a plus

Organizational Purpose/Mission Statement: 

Based in Keeseville, NY, the mission of AdkAction is to address unmet needs, promote vibrant communities, and preserve the natural beauty of the Adirondacks for all. We envision AdkAction and its projects will significantly improve the social, economic, and cultural lives of local residents and enhance the long term natural resources and character of the Park. 

To make progress for people and nature in the Adirondacks, AdkAction deploys innovative, holistic, and collaborative programs, including: building community-based food security, expanding broadband access, reducing road salt pollution, conserving habitat for native pollinators, advancing community-scale composting, promoting vibrant communities through our creative placemaking events and initiatives, and innovating housing solutions. 

Commitment to Equity and Equal Opportunity Hiring: We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. AdkAction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, handicap, or disability. Employees are selected on the basis of their individual qualifications and ability to fulfill the requirements of the job. The same considerations apply to promotions, pay increases, and all other conditions of employment with the AdkAction.