Director of Development & External Relations

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Seeking Director of Development & External Relations for variety of duties related to fundraising, donor cultivation & solicitation, grant writing, events, membership, and internal/external communications. Will provide supervision for a team of staff responsible for the above, working closely with the co-executive director to develop goals & strategy. Explora strongly encourages applications from BIPOC candidates.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Director will share responsibility for meeting organization’s fundraising and membership goals and will coordinate fundraising programs from inception to participant appreciation; lead special event planning; network and create relationships with members, donors, and prospects; oversee grants and identify new opportunities; oversee publications and advertising.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Must have three to five years of fundraising experience relevant to the responsibilities above, including proven experience in securing major gift support and exceptional written language skills and interpersonal skills. Must have solid personnel management experience and the ability to contribute to a team, along with strong working knowledge of the Google office suite, Excel, and database management software. Must be vaccinated against covid-19.

How to Apply: 

Send cover letter, resume or CV, and writing sample to Kristin Leigh, Co-Executive Director, at [email protected].

Salary Range: 
$60,000-$67,000
Contact Information
Name: 
Kristin Leigh
Agency/Organization: 
Explora
Address: 
1701 Mountain Rd. NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87104
Business Phone: 
505-600-6365
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.explora.us
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 8 2023
Date to Remove: 
Feb 8 2023

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