Development Manager

~ Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to maintaining 30 acres of green space in Atlanta. Blue Heron is a haven for nature in an urban environment. We strive to create a personal experience with nature through conservation, education, research, and advocacy. ~

To create a personal experience with nature:

• we engage and motivate people to experience  native habitats in an urban environment.
• we protect and preserve native habitats and  their associated heritage.
• we provide a living nature lab for education 
  and research.
• we advocate for the preservation and conservation of nature in urban communities.

Position Overview

Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta, GA seeks a Development Manager to lead and manage the organization’s fundraising efforts. This is a part-time 20-25 hour/week position. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave with a flexible schedule.

The ideal candidate will understand and embrace the Preserve’s mission to “create a personal experience with nature through conservation, education, research and advocacy.”

The Development Manager will report to Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Create a viable plan of action for integrating 2019 annual fund and membership renewal
• Direct creation of integrated database for annual fund campaign and capital campaign using all resources, including internally provided, partners, neighborhoods, etc.
• Create a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
• Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
• Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
• Coordinate fundraising special events.
• Coordinate with communication team, our public relations efforts, including celebratory/measuring signage, news releases, interviews, outreach to community/neighborhood, civic and government meetings.
• Oversee prospect research.
• Coordinate all fundraising efforts and work closely with appropriate staff, Board members and partners.
• Develop fundraising calendar and method of timely communication to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about BHNP with the community.
• Staff Board Development Committee meetings and Capital Campaign meetings.
• Maintain fundraising database and tracking systems.
• Oversee creation of publications to support fund raising activities.
• Develop and activate a structured gift recognition program.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Must embrace the mission of Blue Heron Nature Preserve.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques: planning, annual campaign, capital campaigns, major gifts.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
• Be a “self-starter.”
• Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.
• 5 years minimum experience in professional fundraising.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a copy of your CV/resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Kevin McCauley. 
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