Advancement Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of high-potential prospects and donors.

• Discover and foster new prospects.

• Interact with prospects and donors through in-person meetings, phone calls, video conferences, digital communications, and written correspondence.

• Request contributions from assigned donors of $25,000 and above.

• Create and execute strategies for prospects, aligning donor interests with Sierra Club programs and campaigns.

• Utilize donor engagement events in the West and Northwest regions.

• Compose and dispatch donor correspondence, written solicitations, and proposals.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the organization's activities, priorities, and needs.

• Align prospective donors’ interests with organizational and campaign requirements.

• Document interactions and relationships in the donor database.

• Drive initiatives to identify, cultivate, upgrade, and solicit donors.

• Establish a pipeline of qualified major donors and high-net-worth individuals capable of making contributions of $25,000 or more.

• Stay informed on environmental issues, including climate change, clean energy, land, water, and wildlife conservation.

• Collaborate with Campaign and Chapter staff to create and implement major gift programs, initiatives, events, and materials.

• Travel nationwide, typically 30–50% of the time.

• Report to the Managing Director, Major Gifts, West.

⛳️ Requirements

• Senior-level experience or a comparable combination of experience and education in development and major gift fundraising.

• Strong experience in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting six-figure and larger donations for nonprofit organizations or similar environments.

• Capability to build a portfolio of prospects and enhance a revenue pipeline through proactive identification, qualification, and cultivation strategies.

• Comprehensive understanding of fundraising best practices, planned giving, financial and/or estate planning concepts, and campaign planning.

• Proven track record in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and institutional donors at major and principal gift levels.

• Ability to motivate high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders to offer substantial financial support.

• In-depth knowledge of philanthropic processes and individual giving behaviors.

• Experience collaborating with organizational leadership, preferably within a nonprofit context.

• Skill in developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• High emotional intelligence and adaptability.

• Capacity to experiment, learn, revise strategies, prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines and fundraising objectives.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation abilities.

• Proficient in communicating complex environmental and social justice issues to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with fundraising databases and MS Office applications.

• Passion for the Sierra Club’s dedication to environmental and social justice.

• Ability to integrate into regional and national Advancement teams.

• Willingness to travel 30–40% of the time as necessary across the country.

• Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.

• Commitment to enhancing understanding of systems of oppression through education, openness, and humility.

• Constructive, growth-oriented mindset, positive attitude, humor, and kindness.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Retirement savings 401(k) plan.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.

• Collective bargaining unit representation and contract terms.

• Visa sponsorship may be available for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when specific criteria are met.