Senior Development Manager, Executive Philanthropic Engagement at National Audubon Society in Washington, Washington DC

$100,000-$114,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY

$115,000-$127,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

Create and oversee systems that allow for efficient and smooth functioning operations of the of the executive philanthropic engagement team and activity, including crafting and delivering materials that present best practices for top donor engagement

Develop materials to document goals and objectives of operation, including memos, guides, presentations, and concept papers. (CEO/Development Staffing Guide)

Support the identification of new prospective Board Director candidates, conduct preliminary research on HNWI and C-Suite leaders to develop confidential data reports for review by General Counsel and CEO prior to delivery to the Board of Directors’ Nominating and Governance Committee.

Facilitate and manage high level correspondence to include: CEO and CCO donor messaging to principal level donors ($1M-$15M+), including acknowledgements; investment acknowledgments and correspondence to fiduciary leaders/Board Directors; and Chief Development Officer and other Executive Team members as needed.

Design annual development travel and donor engagement plan for CEO and CCO, with input from Development Leadership. Track and monitor activity and executive locations, including via Asana-based calendar, to ensure progress towards set goals related to the enhancing of Audubon’s Culture of Philanthropy.

Coordinate Development Strategy Retreats for CEO, CCO, and others in which the sensitive personal and financial details of the National Board Directors, high-level donors, and HNWI individuals are discussed. Craft research briefs, record, analyze, and disseminate notes and action items with an eye for detail and discretion to ensure various levels of information is delivered appropriately to the right level team member. NOTE: This position has and will be responsible for the delivery of materials to the residences of the CEO and other leaders as necessary in a hybrid organization.

Manage all stages of preparation for approved CEO and CCO donor/prospect meetings and select events: confirm logistics including confidential locations, secure research, oversee the creation and delivery of meeting briefings and correspondence, coordinate meeting prep and debriefs.

Ensure CBAP report and Principal Gifts dashboard are amended regularly to reflect updates and activity by gift officers; analyze and report on efforts to VP as requested.

Track leadership progress towards annual goals and metrics, analyze activity and report on progress to Vice President as requested; and prepare regular reports as directed.

Create and lead working groups, including the Development Manager Cohort, and supervise aspects of peer work as related to our executives’ work in development; provide guidance to Development leadership and colleagues as appropriate.

Manage efforts across Development Operations teams to provide administrative support to Executive Philanthropic Engagement.

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Interest, understanding, and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society, and ability to communicate Audubon’s mission, goals, and programs effectively.

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' professional experience in a development position that includes portfolio management, directly and/or in support of a senior leader focused on principal gifts.

Meaningful experience as a subject matter expert and adept in managing confidential and sensitive details in the work of executive leadership staffing, including with Board Directors and trustees.

Capacity to oversee several processes and projects that align exclusively with executive leadership, especially CEO and other C-Suite leaders.

Deep understanding of basic fundraising principles, best practices and procedures including moves management and effective fundraising pipeline development and demonstrated success working on a team that has secured 6- and 7-figure+ gifts from individuals and/or institutions.

Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, while developing, reviewing, and disseminating sensitive materials. This person must demonstrate and maintain a commitment to exercising discretion and personal judgment.

Effective communication skills and the capacity to communicate from a position of authority as a lead communicator with the offices of executives, and peers, and with executive and development leadership, especially as related to practices and procedures.

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and experience coaching others in the development of strategic written materials, including leadership briefings.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and development database programs required, Salesforce preferred.

A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel for events when necessary.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.