Call for Applications: Invitation to submit a written proposal to serve as a part-time Development Director for a well-established non-profit organization.
Overview: Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) seeks a Development Director with experience in the environmental/conservation non-profit sector to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts. This is a part-time, temporary contract position intended to provide energy, expertise, and leadership in support of EcoWB’s development activities. The Development Director will serve as a trusted strategic partner with EcoWB’s Board of Directors, Executive Director, and other volunteers, contractors, and partners to develop and implement an organized, successful, long-term fundraising program. The role requires the Development Director to work remotely on a part-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week for an initial term of 6-8 months) beginning as soon as the position is filled. The Development Director position will transition into a full-time position once funding is in place to support it.
Ecologists Without Borders: Founded in 2011, EcoWB is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven, service-oriented organization comprising individuals with ecological knowledge and experience who are dedicated to restoring ecosystems and improving the relationship between humans and nature. We accomplish our mission through the creation of collaborative eco-projects in locations around the world and by engaging volunteers from our extensive network of highly skilled professionals who seek avenues for service in addition to their current work, academic pursuits, or in retirement.
EcoWB’s Mission:
Promoting healthy ecosystems, the sustainable use of natural resources, and community resilience to ecological change through international collaboration and volunteer service.
EcoWB’s Vision:
Ecologically vulnerable communities worldwide are equipped to conserve, manage, and restore ecosystems to ensure environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
EcoWB recently completed a long-term strategic plan which establishes goals for the next phase of our growth. To meet these ambitious goals, EcoWB requires the services of a paid development professional to establish an ongoing program that can generate needed resources. To see our strategic plan and for more information on EcoWB, visit www.ecowb.org.
Responsibilities: The Development Director will be responsible for the following:
Highest Priority
Other Tasks
Delegate or As Time Permits
Timeframe and Budget: EcoWB has received grant funding for this position for up to one year; however, engagement will be evaluated at periodic intervals to assess accomplishments and our ability to support continued services. We anticipate hiring someone to begin work before the end of the first quarter of 2024.
Qualifications: Candidates should address the following skills and experience in their proposals:
Application Process:
The application period for this position will remain open until someone is hired for the position. Interested parties should email their applications to admin@ecowb.org. Questions regarding this Job Announcement can be directed to the same address.
Applicants should provide:
Applications will be accepted through February 16, 2024, and reviewed in the order received until one or more acceptable candidates are found. On the basis of the information submitted, promising applicants will be interviewed by members of EcoWB’s review team. The selected applicant will be required to sign a contract and agree to a scope of work prior to being hired.