Development Director

Job Duration: Yearly, renewable contingent upon meeting performance goals

SSSC Status: Regular, Half-Time, Overtime Exempt

Location: 834 Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835

Pay Rate: $50,000-$60,000 DOE

Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Director to join our team.  The Development Director is responsible for leading fundraising for the organization’s budget with a focus on large gifts and grants and including donor stewardship and campaign management. 

Tasks

Primary tasks and areas of responsibility 

  • Establish and steward relationships with members, donors, foundations, corporations, and other philanthropic and impact investment partners
  • Coordinate communication and grow organizational visibility with funders and other relevant partners
  • Develop and design grant applications, proposals, reports, and communication collateral
  • Provide support to the Sitka Sound Science Center Communications teams and to the Finance Director and Executive Director
  • Create and implement innovative funding strategies
  • Coordinate funding pipeline and funder relationship management system 
  • Develop and implement fundraising and donor communications strategies to meet fundraising goals
  • Contribute to the development of the administrative and operations team’s operational strategy and annual work plan
  • Develop and share budgetary needs for fundraising in organizational budgeting process 
  • Follow organizational financial policies in spending 
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Results and outputs expected of this role

  • Annual fundraising goals for Sitka Sound Science Center’s organizational budget are met through the cultivation of major gifts and implementation of innovative funding strategies
  • Breadth and depth of connections with funders are increased
  • Funder outreach is accomplished according to annual calendar and fundraising and communications strategies
  • Relevant committees and Directors are provided with professional and timely support
  • Funder relationship management system is current

 

Behaviors expected for success in the position

  • Treat oneself and others with dignity, generosity, and respect
  • Take leadership and initiative
  • Communicate clearly, timely, compassionately, and professionally
  • Honor Southeast Alaska’s peoples, communities, and Indigenous cultures
  • Act and operate independently with minimal daily direction, particularly in ambiguous settings

 

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check
  • Satisfactory completion of a reference check

 

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Acumen for fundraising and donor stewardship
  • Acumen for organization and attention to detail 
  • Competence in grant and proposal writing 
  • Communication skills (written and oral) and ability to speak in public settings
  • Proficiency in project planning and implementation
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external agencies, and philanthropic and impact investment partners
  • Ability to lead, plan, organize, control, and administer projects
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

 

Education and experience

  • Education or training in public relations, communications, administration, journalism, nonprofit management, business, finance, economic development, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience raising significant funds for nonprofit or mission-driven work
  • Experience leading highly collaborative projects and programs

 

Background

The Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit research and educational organization. Our mission is to improve the understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Coastal Alaska through scientific research and science education. As part of this mission, we maintain a broad portfolio of research projects, host and support visiting scientists in their work, and integrate our research into a variety of educational programs. SSSC is made up of a team of people who enjoy collaborating across disciplines, thinking big and following through, and finding new ways to connect our community with the world around us. 

Respect, acceptance, and caring are core values of the Sitka Sound Science Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working and learning environment for students, researchers, and staff from broad and different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe every member of our staff and visitors to our facility enriches our workplace by sharing a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover solutions. We welcome the unique contributions of every individual. 

 

Additional Information

How to Apply

Email curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for two references to Arleigh Reynolds Executive Director, Sitka Sound Science Center at areynolds@sitkascience.org   Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled. In your cover letter, please indicate how soon you would be available to start this position.