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The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit conservation organization with 200,000 members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. We have more than 60 staff in offices in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. It is the policy of the Center for Biological Diversity to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, political affiliation, family responsibility, matriculation, personal appearance, or economic background, or any other legally protected status. Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Major Gifts Officer
Staff Attorney — Southeast Biodiversity Protection
Internships

ABOUT THE CENTER

Major Gifts Officer
Full time in Tucson, Arizona or San Francisco, California

General Position Overview: The Center seeks a full-time Major Gifts Officer to cultivate current major donors, identify and cultivate prospective donors, and solicit major gifts for the organization.  As part of our Development Team, the Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for meeting annual revenue goals and will be instrumental in implementing a plan for the development and growth of the Major Gifts Program. 

Duties:
• Assist in development, strategy, and execution of the Center’s major gift program, and provide guidance to the board of directors, executive director, development director, and other development staff in major gift solicitation.
• Develop proposals, appeals and package giving opportunities to prospects, and create correspondence to donors to acknowledge and cultivate gifts.
• Steward and build relationships with current and prospective high-level donors through email, phone, and when possible, in-person communications.
• Develop and implement strategies for identification and cultivation of new major gifts prospects.
• Develop creative approaches to upgrading donors.
• Build relationships with program staff and others to acquire the information needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively.
• Collaborate with other development staff to strengthen and coordinate major gifts strategies.
• Assist in execution of major donor events and individual meetings.
• Maintain detailed records of donor communications and research.
• Manage donor reports and queries.

Qualifications: This position requires an independent, highly-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a proven track record in securing major gifts. The best candidate for this job will possess:

• Three to five years in nonprofit development, at least two of which have been in direct solicitation.
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and practices including annual giving, direct mail and planned giving. 
• Strong initiative and self-motivation, commitment to goal attainment, and ability to function both as a leader and a partner within a team.
• Ability to motivate and engage donors and volunteers.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent research skills; superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, organizational, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. 
• Bachelor's degree.
• Interest in and working knowledge of environmental and conservation issues highly desirable.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Application Process: To apply please email cover letter, resume, and 2-4 page writing sample to: majorgifts@biologicaldiversity.org. Position open until filled.

Staff Attorney — Southeast Biodiversity Protection
Full time; Southeast location flexible

General position overview: The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work on biodiversity protection issues in and affecting the Southeast region of the United States.  Particular emphasis of the position will be on advocating for the protection of vulnerable Southeast species from the threats of global warming, water pollution and diversions, logging, development, and other emerging threats. The Staff Attorney will work closely with the Center’s biodiversity and climate programs in developing and implementing actions and strategies addressing these threats to the Southeast’s rich biodiversity. The position’s location is yet to be determined and will largely depend on the chosen candidate.

Duties: The attorney will be responsible for developing, managing, and litigating cases; as well as engaging in policy advocacy; interacting with local, state, and federal agencies, scientists, other environmental organizations, and the public; and doing media outreach. 

Qualifications:
• Three years civil litigation experience
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
• Scientific literacy
• An ability to manage a litigation docket and work with other lawyers and staff members as part of an effective team
• A strong work ethic
• Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Forest Management Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and other relevant laws

Salary: The salary will be commensurate with those offered by other nonprofit organizations and the position will include an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Application process: Please send a cover letter, a résumé, references, and a writing sample via email (no paper) to SE_attorney@biologicaldiversity.org.  The position will be open until filled.  No telephone calls please.  Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.