Development Fundraising Associate - Ducks Unlimited Inc., - Minnesota

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Development Fundraising Associate - Minnesota

FULL TIME EXEMPT

Minneapolis - US

Region 3 - Minnesota

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, seeks a Development Associate in Minnesota with the following primary fundraising responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate and solicit entry-level major gifts from individuals to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited (DU).
• Partner with development and event fundraising staff to raise awareness of DU’s major gift program and increase major gift revenue in the state.
• Work with DU leadership to motivate and guide volunteers with major gift fundraising responsibility.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for Minnesota State Campaign Committee.
• Participate in major gift events and field experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of fundraising or related experience with an emphasis on non-profit engagement and a strong outdoors / conservation ethic. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to DU volunteers
• Goal-oriented and performance driven
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs

Successful candidates will be self-starters who can work independently as well as part of a team and are driven to succeed. Familiarity with the DU event system, experience with fundraising events, established relationships in local communities, and an interest in outdoor conservation activities are also desired. Selected candidates should have the desire and ability to travel in Minnesota and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed upon location within the assigned work area with preference given to the Minneapolis, MN area.

To apply internally as an employee, log into https://workforcenow.adp.com with your employee credentials, click MYSELF, TALENT, CAREER CENTER and follow the prompts to APPLY: [1] complete application materials and [2] attach your (a) cover letter, (b) resume, and (c) three professional references.. For further information regarding this position, please contact Managing Director of Development – Region 3, Steve Kass, skass@ducks.org.

Click on this link to submit an application for consideration: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7deee1c0-b159-4fdc-8bdb-3f1d87c47510&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=466688&lang=en_US

Resume review will begin on May 26, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.