The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Development and Marketing, Executive Director, and program and administrative staff to assure that corporate and foundation development goals are achieved and are aligned with the Foundation's strategic goals. Strong communication skills are required to articulate the Foundation's mission, goals and programs and successfully "make the case" for support, as is the ability to interact effectively with high profile individuals. The position will work with and coordinate development activities with the Executive Director, Initiative and Program Directors and Directors of the Partnership offices of the Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit current and potential corporate and foundation donors for major gifts in collaboration with other Foundation staff.
  
• Coordinate funding strategies related to corporations and foundations in consultation with the Executive Director, Director of Development and Marketing, Directors of the Partnership offices, and Initiative and Program Directors. Activities will include developing strategies, preparing briefings, setting up meetings, writing and editing letters of intent/inquiry, prospectus, case statements, proposals and reports.
  
• Serve as liaison with program staff to develop, strengthen and expand corporate and foundation partnerships.
  
• Coordinate with Foundation staff to ensure the prompt acknowledgement of grants and gifts to the Foundation. Develop prospect strategies and collaborate on the preparation of development presentations.
• Meet with corporate and foundation representatives to increase support of the Foundation's strategic goals.
  
• Prepare/coordinate contact reports for corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Provide information on corporate and foundation prospects for prospect tracking system.
  
• Coordinate departmental strategic planning related to current and potential foundation and corporate partners.
  
• Create, execute and evaluate corporate and foundation annual plan.
  Support preparation of communication/marketing materials related to corporate and foundation partners.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum five years of successful fundraising experience with emphasis on corporate and private foundation giving preferred.
• Graduate degree a plus. Knowledge of conservation issues preferred.
• Proven development track record.
• Highly polished and poised under pressure. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with high profile  individuals a must.
• A demonstrated ability to lead others and get desired results.
• Ability to think strategically and plan for a period of 1-2 years in the future.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and  functional level.
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong team player. Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing  environment.
• Computer proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Commitment to Foundation values.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Washington, DC

To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, development successes, your resume, salary requirements, and three references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to Beth Christ Smith, Director of Human Resources, at HR12.Ad@nfwf.org or HR1@nfwf.org. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.