Director of Development

Position Summary:
The Director of Development plays a key leadership role in advancing Beaver Creek Reserve’s mission to connect people with nature through education, exploration, and stewardship. This position is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy that strengthens relationships, expands community support, and ensures long-term financial sustainability.
As part of a small, collaborative team, the Director of Development will lead all aspects of philanthropy — from annual giving and grants to donor cultivation, stewardship, and special campaigns — with a strong focus on building donor-centered relationships.
Fundraising Strategy and Leadership
Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan aligned with Beaver Creek Reserve’s strategic priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Coordinate donation logistics, including collection, acknowledgment, and documentation.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board to grow annual giving, planned gifts, and special project support.
• Track fundraising metrics, analyze trends, and provide regular progress reports.
Donor Relations and Stewardship
• Build authentic, long-term relationships with donors and community supporters.
• Implement donor recognition and stewardship practices that express gratitude and demonstrate impact.
• Coordinate donor appreciation events, small gatherings, and nature-based experiences that deepen engagement.
• Ensure accurate, timely donor acknowledgments and maintain the donor database (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light, etc.).
Communications and Community Engagement
Grant Management