| Position Summary The Director of Marketing & Philanthropy is responsible for building, implementing and sustaining a diverse and robust fundraising plan to meet the Indian River Land Trust's annual operating budget. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support capital fundraising needs, planned giving, building financial reserves, and creating support at all levels with the Board, volunteers, key stakeholders and staff to achieve fundraising goals. The Director of Marketing & Philanthropy is responsible for planning and implementing strategies and practices that identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward existing and prospective donors. The individual adheres to best practices and ensures that proper fundraising policies and procedures are implemented and followed accordingly. The Director of Marketing & Philanthropy oversees the public relations of the organization and will represent the Land Trust to various external constituencies, including the press and civic organizations. The position develops and implements all aspects of membership, events, sponsorship outreach, major gift planning, campaign design, and marketing for the organization, including messaging, printed materials, and public communication. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in implementing these initiatives, the Director of Marketing & Philanthropy is responsible for leading and managing a development and fundraising team by promoting a positive and collaborative work environment that supports creativity, excellence and building long range financial sustainability for IRLT. Note: Please include email address with resume. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Major duties/responsibilities and estimated percentage of time spent on each: % time Major Duties and Responsibilities - 30% Major gift outreach and fundraising (including planning, implementation and follow-up for capital campaigns and planned giving)
- 25% Annual support development and stewardship
- 25% Event implementation, including achieving sponsorship goals for annual benefit
- 15% Marketing and communications (print, digital and social media)
- 5% Board and committee support (incl. Marketing and Fundraising
Committee, Campaign Cabinet, and event committees) | 
