Position: Major Gifts Manager

Class: Salaried; Full-time

Department: SCF Development

Location: Remote in Texas

Who We Are

https://www.safariclub.org/

https://safariclubfoundation.org/

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International (SCI) is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has a 20-year history of being a leader in science-based, research-driven solutions to real problems facing wildlife conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources. We partner with leading wildlife researchers at places like the Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming, the Center for Global Wildlife Conservation at SUNY-ESF, and the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, to bring the latest applied techniques to wildlife conservation issues.

Summary

The Major Gifts Manager will be responsible for the management, cultivation, major gift solicitation, and stewardship of their own portfolio of donors and prospects with a focus in Texas. In addition, the Major Gifts Manager will work with the VP of SCIF to support high-level fundraising efforts for Safari Club International Foundation’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. The incumbent must be comfortable in dealing with a diverse group of individuals including, but not limited to, top Government Officials, foreign Diplomats, business leaders as well as individuals in the wildlife field. This position requires the incumbent to travel 50% of the time including mandatory travel to the SCI Annual Hunters Convention for 5-7 days during January or February.

Responsibilities

• Personally manage a focused portfolio of 100+ major gift donors and prospects, to increase giving, deepen relationships with the Foundation, and build a pipeline of support.
• Work closely with staff and colleagues to conceptualize and implement strategies to identify and engage new prospects, in support of Foundation priorities.
• Craft effective proposals, reports, acknowledgements, and other related communications.
• Plan and execute various cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Maintain current and accurate records in the database.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills as well as extensive development experience, with demonstrated success in soliciting and closing gifts.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal as well as sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to think strategically, ability to interface with individuals at every level of an organization, both internally and externally.
• Ability to adapt quickly to, plan for, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting along with strong initiative, self-motivation and integrity.
• Must be proficient with spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphic presentation software programs and have the ability to become proficient with proprietary software as needed for the performance of the essential functions of the position.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree in Conservation, Business or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of wildlife conservation, education, a working background, and an appreciation of hunting and the outdoors is preferred.
• International travel. hunting experience, and Bilingual abilities are a plus; Spanish preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable on SCI policy

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position may be considered.

Safari Club International Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.