Development Manager

🕒 August 18

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $68k - $78k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Society of American Foresters

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 1900

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Non-profit • Education • Science

Society of American Foresters is a professional non-profit organization that represents forestry professionals and advances sustainable forest management through science, education, certification, advocacy, and publications. It provides certification and continuing education (including an online learning platform), hosts conferences and events, supports career development and networking, publishes scientific journals and industry news, and runs programs and fellowships to support forest landowners and professional practice.

📋 Description

• Create and implement SAF fundraising campaigns and individual giving strategies • Manage SAF’s eight donor funds and coordinate engagement strategies • Manage estate giving and planned giving programs • Cultivate long-term donor and partner relationships and develop a prospect pipeline • Process timely thank-you letters and donation acknowledgements • Serve as staff liaison to the Hill Fund scholarship program • Support new partners in understanding and engaging with SAF programs • Connect partners with appropriate program leads to formalize relationships • Develop sector-specific proposal pitches for academic, industry, state government, federal government, and nonprofit audiences • Lead development of the SAF engagement guide • Attend the annual national convention and assist with staff activities • Coordinate the convention’s silent auction and raffle • Coordinate VIP and donor recognition events at the convention and throughout the year • Perform other duties assigned by the CEO and direct supervisor

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, philanthropy, communications, sales, or a related field, or equivalent related experience in the nonprofit and association environment • At least 3 years of experience managing donor management and fundraising in a fast-paced, professional environment • Ability to travel 5–10% of the time • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent customer service ethic and ability to cultivate, grow, and maintain positive relationships • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Ability to work independently, make decisions, follow instructions, and collaborate effectively as a team member • Detail-oriented, proactive, self-starting attitude with a desire to grow and develop • Exceptional time management and ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines • Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish with consistent follow-through • Ability to work comfortably from home with reliable internet access and participate in video phone calls with staff and partners • Association and volunteer management experience is a plus • Knowledge and passion for forests and natural resources is a plus • Sales experience is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work arrangement • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities • Telecommuting on an ad hoc basis following 90 days of successful employment