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Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C) is a global leader in rescuing, training, and deploying specially trained search, tracking, and discrimination dogs to make conservation happen all around the world.
Position Description
WD4C is seeking an exceptional person to become its first Director of Development. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director to:
The successful candidate will be an experienced manager and outside-the-box thinker ready to support WD4C’s individual giving and government/foundation grants (ideally around 60% of WD4C’s budget, with the remainder of the budget coming from fee-for-service work). This position will have the opportunity to build a fundraising program from the ground up, and work with an exceptional team that:
WD4C offers a unique fundraising opportunity, with supporters coming from wildlife, biodiversity, animal, animal welfare, scientific, conservation and dog training realms. This broad appeal creates fundraising opportunities, but also necessitates clear and careful communications at times. The Director of Development will initially oversee the Outreach and Development Coordinator and share one Administrative Staff member, with the opportunity to grow the team as needed and as justified by successful fundraising.
Compensation
This is a full time, exempt, salaried position. The starting salary will be $70-105K, depending on experience. WD4C provides a generous benefits package that includes health care, IRA match, professional development stipend, up to 13 days per year of paid holidays, 10 sick/personal days per year, up to 6 weeks/year of paid vacation, and eligibility for a paid sabbatical after seven years of service.
Responsibilities
Individual Giving
Foundations & Government
Management
Events
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be:
Please note that the above are ideal qualifications. Research has demonstrated that BIPOC and women applicants may be less likely to apply if they have doubts about one or more qualifications. We expect that no single applicant is likely to have all the qualifications listed, and we believe success is possible with different skill sets and experience, so people of all backgrounds, especially women and BIPOC, are encouraged to apply!
To apply
Please send a cover letter and CV to: Application@WD4C.org with “Director of Development” in the subject line. Applicants should feel free to omit pay history, names of schools, and to use their initials rather than full names. Any other information that could indicate protected or underrepresented class may be omitted without penalty. Please DO NOT request informational interviews or reach out through other channels. Review of applications will begin June 1st and the position will remain open until filled.
WD4C is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Working Dogs for Conservation, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political or philosophical beliefs, economic circumstances, geography, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, layoff, discharge, training, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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