Development and Marketing Director

Overview

SUMMARY
North Cascades Institute seeks an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Development and Marketing Director to lead and expand the Institute’s fundraising and marketing efforts in support of its mission to inspire environmental stewardship.

With the support of this team, the Director manages all fundraising activities to advance the Institute’s programs, including prospecting, cultivating, and stewarding individual, corporate, and foundation gifts; managing government grants and planned giving; and coordinating the annual fund, capital campaigns, special initiatives, and events.

The Director also leads the marketing team in executing a comprehensive plan that promotes and supports the Institute’s programs and initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking and the ability to develop, analyze, manage, and execute marketing and communications activities to further the Institute’s vision.

This full-time, exempt position is based in Sedro-Woolley, with a combination of in-office and remote work. The role involves occasional travel to the Environmental Learning Center in North Cascades National Park, as well as attendance at off-site events and donor cultivation meetings. Some occasional weekend and evening work is required.

COMPENSATION
The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 – $95,000, based on qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Paid lunch
• 10 vacation days in the first year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Tax-deferred annuity and a retirement plan with up to 7% contribution
• Partial remote work flexibility
• An annual stipend to participate in Institute programs
• Access to Institute pro-deals

START DATE
January 1, 2025 or sooner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
• Fundraising and Development
• Marketing and Communications
• Leadership and Management
**see job announcement on our website at: https://ncascades.org/jobs for a full description of all responsibilities.

Tagged as: Administrative Staff, Conservation, Development, Full Time, Fundraising, Sales and Marketing

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in creating long-term donor relationships and building and maintaining individual giving programs for non-profit organizations, including success in soliciting five-figure gifts
• Passion for North Cascades Institute’s mission
• Commitment towards equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively creating an Institute community of welcoming and belonging

Required Skills:

• Strong budgeting, planning, communication, and project management skills
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends
• Reliable transportation to and from work and events
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search, and driving history check.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding and experience with grant writing
• Experience leading and motivating a team to achieve high-level results
• Engaging storytelling skills with articulate written and oral communication
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to achieve results
• Knowledge/proficiency with Salesforce or other fundraising databases