Nevada Conservation League: Development Manager

Key Responsibilities: Along with the executive director, design and manage a fundraising strategy to maintain our current fundraising program and expand donor engagement each year. Assist with re-soliciting all current donors to make annual donations. Responsible for prospect research of major donors. Work with ED to manage and expand corporate donors and sponsorships Execute email and mobile text message campaign strategy to raise money from our grassroots low-dollar donors. Design, draft, and coordinate an annual direct mail campaign to our donor list. Schedule and maintain a fundraising calendar each year. Plan fundraising events in Southern and Northern Nevada, including the annual Home Means Nevada Dinner in Southern Nevada and our Annual Reno Fundraiser. Process contributions, including entry in the donor database, and donor acknowledgements in a timely manner Participate in staff meetings, staff retreats, weekly check-ins with the executive director, and skill-building learning opportunities. Engage with colleagues in the national League of Conservation Voters (LCV) network Attend monthly Development Cohort meetings with national LCV and other state league affiliates, and engage in ongoing database training and collaboration. Additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications/Preferred skills:2+ years of development or related non-profit or political experience with a proven track record of assisting in securing mid-level and major gifts and cultivating relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications and proposals Commitment to the organization's values and commitment to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion in development work and supporting an inclusive organizational culture Interest in clean energy, climate, conservation, and related issues Self-motivated, self-starter that is efficient and extremely detail-oriented Superb time-management skills Strong project management abilities Ethical and professional conduct, particularly in handling confidential donor information Proficiency with Google applications and Microsoft Office products, and using a fundraising database - specific experience with Every Action and Act Blue is a plus Support the Executive Director in all aspects of donor relations

Working Conditions: This position is based in Nevada, and the employee will work remotely, with some travel and event presence required. Work is typically performed while sitting at a computer screen for extended periods. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts when working with office machines. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. This position requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. Reliable transportation is required. Some evening and weekend hours are required; the workload will be more than 40 hours per week during some periods. Job Status: Full-Time, exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $55-65,000

Offering Benefits: Full health insurance coverage, including dental and vision, generous paid time off, 401k matching, and leave policies.