[SEMCO] Director of Development and Community Engagement Job Posting

Wed May 15 16:11:05 EDT 2024

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is seeking a Director of
Development and Community Engagement. Please share this listing with anyone
you think might be interested in applying.

Thank you,
Samantha Woods

*Director of Development and Community Engagement Job*

Help us grow our nonprofit environmental organization! As the leading
non-profit organization dedicated to water conservation and river
restoration on the South Shore, the North and South Rivers Watershed
Association (NSRWA) empowers residents to protect their waters locally. Our
NSRWA community is 6,000+ strong, including our many partners: members,
donors, advocates, businesses and other organizations who care about local
waters and want to make sure we have clean waters and resilient watersheds
for all. Founded in 1970, we have a trajectory of water conservation for
more than 50 years. Today, we aspire to build a stronger foundation for our
education and engagement programs to connect people to their waters;
restore our rivers and streams; increase equitable access to nature; and
inspire action to build resilient watersheds across the South Shore. For
2024, our Annual Budget is over $1 million, with our major gifts program as
a fundamental source of funding to meet our financial goals.

Our Executive Director leads a team of 10 staff and a group of seasonal
employees. We count on the support of 1,600 members and 750 volunteers
annually. The NSRWA Board of Directors with its 16 members brings varied
expertise and skills to lead the organization. Our Advisory Council of up
to 30 serving members brings together strategic leaders who provide advice
and broaden the reach and impact of our work. We are a passionate group
working steadfastly to protect our local waters and to inspire a community
of stewards dedicated to resilient watersheds across the South Shore.

The Development and Community Engagement Director position requires a
leader who, in partnership with the Executive Director and Board, can
ensure the financial health of the organization through major gifts,
membership support, and volunteer engagement. We host a few main events
annually.

*Responsibilities:*

   - Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet
   organizational goals
   - Steward and cultivate major donor relationships for both current and
   prospective donors. Build the pipeline of major donors.
   - Lead all aspects of events that engage our community (current donors,
   prospective donors and businesses) and support Event Committees of the
   Board of Directors.
   - Manage and ensure the data integrity of the CRM (constituent
   relationship management) database, provide reports to the development
   committee, board and executive director on status of fundraising, and carry
   out and oversee all fundraising campaigns, donor mailings (membership and
   year-end appeals) and other solicitations.
   - Develop and implement a strategy for volunteer recruitment, management
   and retention for annual programs and events. Oversee NSRWA’s Volunteer
   Database, and provide staff support for volunteer management and outreach
   with volunteer coordinators.
   - Oversee the work of NSRWA’s Community Engagement Manager. Oversee
   entry of gifts into the database, gift acknowledgements, and maintenance of
   a healthy database system.
   - Working with our Marketing and Communications Director, provide a
   presence for the NSRWA in the community by developing, managing and
   engaging constituents in programs and events that actively connect them to
   the NSRWA and local watersheds.
   - Identify, develop and prepare grant proposals in partnership with the
   Executive Director and other staff.

*ABOUT THE CANDIDATES WE SEEK*

The NSRWA is seeking a creative and enthusiastic fundraising professional
to partner with our Executive Director and Board of Directors to continue
to strengthen and grow our fundraising and engagement programs. They should
bring a successful record in attracting and sustaining private funding,
strategic thinking, a can-do attitude, and a sense of humor to their work.

*Essential qualifications include:*

   - Must have a passion for the environment and the mission and purpose of
   the NSRWA
   - Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of management experience in the
   nonprofit sector
   - Minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience with a minimum of one
   year experience in major gift fundraising strategy development, building
   donor relationships, and soliciting donors
   - Familiar with membership and donor recruitment and retention strategies
   - Strong analytical skills and experience in using CRM (constituent
   relationship management) databases.
   - Experienced in event management
   - Ability to attract, develop, and retain volunteers, as well as
   maintain a high level of performance to effectively utilize their talents
   - Experience working in partnership with a Board of Directors and
   volunteers to effectively raise funds, solicit sponsors, and broaden the
   base of support
   - Effective writing and public speaking (one on one and larger groups),
   and the ability to effectively represent the NSRWA in the community
   - Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building capabilities
   - Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative,
   resolve problems, follow through, and ensure objectives are met in a timely
   manner

*In addition the position requires that the candidate have a:*

   - Familiarity and comfort with office computer software and hardware, in
   particular CRM databases, cloud based technology, social media and the
   Internet to effectively support fundraising
   - Valid driver’s license and car
   - Work flexibility, including occasional nights and weekends as needed
   to support events and attend meetings
   - Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs
   - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
   required to see, stand; walk, climb stairs, talk and hear. The employee is
   required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

*Preferred qualifications:*

   - Knowledge of the issues and trends related to raising funds for
   environmental organizations

Start date: July, 2024 or sooner

Deadline for Applications: Until the position is filled

*Compensation, Benefits, and Perks*

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week salaried position. Some weekend and
evening work is required. The position is based out of the NSRWA offices at
214 South St Norwell with some flexibility to work remotely as allowed.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. NSRWA offers paid
vacation, sick and holiday time, 3% match contribution to a retirement plan
and 50% of the cost of an individual insurance policy from an eligible
Health Care plan.

*Other Requirements*

Employees must complete a CORI Background Check, and a Motor Vehicle Record
is required.

*NSRWA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion*
NSRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the
basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national
origin, race, or sexual orientation. NSRWA is committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion in its hiring, workplace, and work. Individuals with
backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental field are particularly
encouraged to apply.

*Application Instructions*

Please provide a resume, cover letter and a fundraising writing sample
through Indeed
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to Samantha Woods, Executive Director or via email to samantha at nsrwa.org
with the subject header: Director of Development and Community Engagement.
No phone calls please.
Samantha Woods
Executive Director
781.659.8168 x 101

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