Yadkin Riverkeeper: Dir. of Operations & Programs

Type of Position: The Director of Operations and Programs is a full time, salaried position.  
 
Founded in 2008, Yadkin Riverkeeper Inc. (YRK) is one of the fastest growing environmental advocacy organizations in NC. We are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced self starter to join our staff in March 2010 as the Director of Operations and Programs. The Director of Operations and Programs will play a central role in continuing the organizations growth and success by working with the Executive Director to manage day to day operations as well as successful implementation and continued financial support for our programs by directing the organizations major gifts program, special events, membership and development programs
 
Position Summary:
To support our growing workload, YRK seeks a highly motivated, creative individual with non-profit management and fundraising experience to guide and implement an ambitious fundraising plan to take us to new capacity levels.  The Director of Operations and Programs (DOP) will coordinate with the Executive Director/Yadkin Riverkeeper in leading the organization in the development and implementation of a multi-year fundraising plan that emphasizes major donors and membership acquisition, and includes foundation support and board fundraising capacity building. The position also plays a key role in building and supporting new and existing programs and our advocacy campaigns. The successful candidate is a creative self-starter capable of working independently as well as in close collaboration with staff and board, and with demonstrated experience initiating projects and advancing them successfully. While it is essential that the DOP bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization, is it also critical that this individual embraces a team concept in order to maintain the entrepreneurial and creative spark that has helped raise the profile of the Yadkin Riverkeeper program and one of nation’s largest river basins.  
 
Specific Responsibilities:
Organizational and fundraising planning:  Work with Executive Director/Yadkin Riverkeeper to implement and oversee office protocols and ambitious fundraising plan to take us to new levels of revenue and support a multi-organizational budget.  Work with Board to develop Board capacity for fundraising. Oversee grant contracts with project partners. Assist with human resource functions pertaining to office support staff (including drafting position descriptions, hiring, timesheet management, and other related responsibilities as required). Write, proofread, and revise various kinds of literature and correspondence including letters, memoranda, bulletins, brochures, list serve announcements, newsletters, meeting minutes and mailings.
 
Membership Development:  Revamp membership acquisition and renewal infrastructure and implement strategies to grow our membership significantly.  Responsible for membership appeals, renewals, and acquisition.
 
Major Donor Program:  Develop and initiate, with close support from the Executive Director, Board, and staff, a major donor campaign building on existing members and new donors; Includes donor research, cultivation, solicitation, and building capacity of board and staff to participate in major donor visits.
 
Reports to and works closely with the Executive Director/Yadkin Riverkeeper to develop and implement all fundraising activities, including membership development, major donor campaign, and board fundraising.  The position will also work closely with our Executive Director and board members planning special events and friend/fund raisers. The DOP will also assist in foundation fundraising efforts and directly oversee all grant reporting requirements.

General skills/experiences we are seeking include:

• Must have five years of experience in non-profit management and fundraising for a similar organization, especially experience with:
• Donor programs
• Special events such as house parties
• Donor and foundation research
• Mail/phone solicitations
• A demonstrated interest and experience in environmental issues
• Superb one-on-one communication skills, including on the phone
• Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets, budgets, databases, and Internet searching
• Accounting Procedures
• Ability to manage many different tasks well

 
Salary/Benefits:  Compensation depends upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance coverage, vacation, sick leave, worker's comp insurance and a relaxed but professional workplace.
 
To apply:  Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Dean Naujoks Executive Director, Yadkin Riverkeeper Inc. via email to dean@yadkinriverkeeper.org. Include in subject line; Director of Operations and Programs. We will be accepting application through February 26th.  Yadkin Rive rkeeper Inc is a 501 C3 environmental non-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer.