| Employer | National Audubon Society |
| Created | 05/14/2024 |
| Reference | 240883736 |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| City | Oakland |
| Zip | 94601 |
| Salary | - |
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Remote (35) Full time Posted Yesterday JR309 Position Summary The Director, Conservation Funding Development, Latin America and the Caribbean leads the implementation of Audubon’s strategy to take advantage of new, existing, and emerging public funding sources to influence and/or implement impactful, high-priority projects across the organization’s priority geographies to protect and restore bird habitat in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The Director will work with the teams across LAC to identify, develop, and steward innovative public funding investment for Audubon’s conservation work in the regions. Audubon aspires to more than double public funding revenue for Audubon-delivered conservation projects over the next five years as part of its new strategic plan, and this position will help achieve that goal in bringing new public investment to these regions. The Director should have strong familiarity with the landscape of multilateral and bilateral funders and national development funders that support projects in LAC and proven experience identifying, conceptualizing, and writing successful major US $1M+ public funding proposals in the countries we impact. They should have the ability to frame bird conservation opportunities within the LAC development context (i.e. incorporating multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals). The Director should be a skilled project manager accustomed to collaborating across different organizational functions, countries, and partners – both internal to Audubon and externally, and have the financial savvy to work with colleagues and partners to build detailed budgets and incorporate match funding requirements. The position will report to the Senior Vice President for Audubon Americas and will be expected to collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Conservation Funding and Partnership and Audubon’s Development Team. Compensation: $130,000 / year Essential Functions Develop and drive a comprehensive strategy (with annual goals) in support of LAC projects and in alignment with Flight Plan, the organization’s strategic plan. Identify, prioritize, and advance high-impact, priority public funding opportunities that directly support Audubon-implemented projects in LAC aligned with the organization’s goals and mission and in partnership with the LAC regional teams, local partners and Development. Identify opportunities to blend public and private funding for broader impact of strategies and projects across LAC. Lead collaborative teams and project manage the development of ambitious, priority project concepts that facilitate project and strategy implementation funding, including helping organize, write, and edit proposals. Develop a portfolio of current and prospective public funding entities capable of making six-, seven-, and eight-figure investments, increasing the project award range and portfolio over time. Cultivate and steward key contacts throughout the lifecycle of these grants to build strong funder partnerships. Partner with the Development, Finance, and Conservation teams to co-develop a funding strategy to secure matching resources to optimize and leverage funds, existing work, capacities and expertise that can be utilized as match from public and private sources, including individual donors and foundations. Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work. Track new, innovative and emerging public funding opportunities and current trends in LAC. Stay up to date on current trends in public fundraising and engage in trainings and professional development opportunities as appropriate. Assists with other departmental projects and related work. Other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree required, as well as at least ten years of progressive institutional fundraising experience and a track record of identifying, conceptualizing, writing, and securing six-and seven-figure public grants. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. Required to be proficient in Spanish and English, both written and verbally; Portuguese a plus. Strong writer and editor (in English) with proven ability to develop high-level, compelling proposals; ability to quickly synthesize complex ideas and align them with funder priorities. Strong familiarity with multilateral and bilateral funders and national development funders that support conservation projects in LAC. Ability to frame bird conservation opportunities within the LAC development context a must. Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills. Keen strategist who can effectively identify opportunities to engage with new and existing funders; outstanding stewardship skills. Team player with natural affinity for building close, effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience and competency. Must have a good understanding of budgets and financials as it related to development. Willingness to travel, up to 30% of the time, as needed, including internationally. Experience and knowledge of the environmental landscape is a plus, and must have an interest in conservation and Audubon. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. EEO Statement The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search. Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization. PI240883736 |
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