ORGANIZATION: California Trout (CalTrout) is a highly recognized, effective and financially strong conservation-based non-profit headquartered in San Francisco. For more than 50 years, CalTrout has championed a remarkable number of initiatives focused on revitalizing waters for resilient wild fish and a better California. With more than 60 large-scale conservation projects underway, in tandem with public policy efforts in Sacramento, their seven regional offices work tirelessly to advance their cause through a four-pillared approach to conservation: science, restoration, community engagement, and advocacy. CalTrout is backed by a passionate Board along with highly committed donors and a strong membership base.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director.
POSITION SUMMARY: CalTrout is seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Director who can help lead their fundraising efforts into the next phase of organizational growth. The position develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization including identifying and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads, foster strong donor and sponsor stewardship, and seeking, applying for and managing grant funding. Additionally, this position plans and produces internal CalTrout fundraising events. CalTrout is completing a strategic planning process in the next few months and embarking on a capital campaign to fund the plan. The Development Director will lead the development and implementation of the fundraising campaign working closely with the Executive Director, staff leadership and Board of Directors.
The Director of Development will be a trusted and valued professional partner to the Executive Director, COO and Board of Directors. The Director of Development will build, lead and develop a talented team of fundraising professionals.