Director of Philanthropy

The Natural Resources Foundation seeks an enthusiastic, charismatic, innovative, organized, and responsible individual with an appreciation for nature and the environment to join its team. The Director of Philanthropy, along with the executive director, is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing NRF’s fundraising initiatives and activities to support its programs and operations and build financial resilience for the future.

The Director of Philanthropy, in collaboration with the executive director, board of directors, and NRF Donor Relations Committee works to create and sustain relationships with individuals, businesses, foundations, and agencies to secure funding to achieve our mission and meet our $1.1 M operating budget. The Director of Philanthropy will collaborate with individuals and organizations to direct funding through our diverse ways to give, which include outright and planned gifts for NRF and our conservation programs, as well as creating spend down funds or permanently endowed funds held within NRF’s Wisconsin Conservation Endowment – a portfolio of 100+ funds that provide sustainable funding for Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife.

The Director of Philanthropy will also support the expansion of a donor community and fundraising approach that aligns with our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who have a passion for conservation and the work outlined below, even if their professional experience does not align perfectly with the experiences listed. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin supports paid professional development opportunities and training and encourages support from fellow staff members.

For complete job description please see: https://bit.ly/3wOL90J

A complete application will include:

• Cover letter which speaks to your experience and how it meets the qualifications of this position.
• Resume
• Three professional

Please combine the requirements above into one pdf and email to NRFHR@wisconservation.org.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position will remain open until filled.  For best consideration, please apply by June 10th, 2022.