The Opportunity
As the Land Trust nears its 40th Anniversary, we are looking to hire an
experienced Director of Development & Communications to help us embark on a
new level of growth and engagement over the next five years and beyond. The
Director will arrive at a time of evolution within the organization and have
the opportunity to build new approaches to fund development and communications
while also solidifying the systems and infrastructure that support growth. The
Director will work with the whole Land Trust team to harness this momentum and
build the communications and fund development program of our future.
A successful Development & Communications Director at the Land Trust will be a
powerful storyteller, understand the motivations for giving and engagement,
and be a skilled researcher who knows how to identify a funder’s priorities
for impact. They will know how to crystallize diverse and technical
information into a brief distillation that captures the main points and
engages people’s interests and motivations. They will have deep experience
cultivating and securing major gifts through prospecting, research, proposal
writing, relationship development, and face-to-face solicitation. They will be
an accomplished leader who brings out the best in their team and fosters a
supportive, motivating, collaborative dynamic. If you want to join our team in
a leadership role, we invite you to apply for the position of Development &
Communications Director.
Scope of Responsibilities
The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for planning,
organizing, and implementing all aspects of the Land Trust’s fundraising,
communications, and marketing program to achieve the organization’s annual and
long-term financial and relationship goals. They develop, oversee, and
implement the Land Trust’s major gift program, foundation support, planned
giving, special events, capital campaigns, marketing and communications. The
Director supervises a small department of talented development professionals
in identifying and cultivating donors and funding sources to achieve our
roughly $2.5 million annual operating budget and works closely with the
Executive Director, Conservation and Programs Teams, the Board of Trustees,
and the Development Committee to grow the Land Trust’s funding base for
capital projects. They work closely with the finance staff on budgeting, grant
management and reporting processes and with the communications coordinator to
ensure compelling fundraising messaging. This position reports to the
Executive Director and is a valued member of the Land Trust’s senior
leadership team. As a seasoned supervisor, they will lead and mentor our
talented development and communications team members. Currently, this position
has three direct reports.
The full position description and application instructions can be found at https://www.sblandtrust.org/get-involved/employment/
Santa Barbara, California, United States
2023-09-28 00:00