Development Director

Cannabis for Conservation is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit whose mission is to conserve persisting natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems, and educate communities to prevent further impacts from unsustainable cannabis cultivation. Our focus is on enhancing and restoring landscapes that have been impacted by cannabis cultivation, and transitioning monocrop cannabis farms to functional agro-ecosystems for the benefit of wildlife, land, water, and our communities. Briefly, we manage a variety of grant-funded projects that include watershed enhancement and restoration, rare and declining pollinator research, wildfire resilience and forest management, aquatic invasive species management, and environmental compliance and education.

We are seeking to hire a professional Development Director to join our team. To apply for this position, please read the following position description and use the Google form (linked through our organizational website below) to submit your application materials. Send questions or issues with the application process to janelle [at] cannabisforconservation.org:

Copy and paste this link: www.cannabisforconservation.org/careers

Development Director

Role: The primary role of the Development Director will be to develop opportunities for and secure organizational funding through environmental grants and earned-income projects, as well as elevating the organizational mission of CFC through building new partnerships and alliances. This position will focus on expanding and diversifying funding sources, collaborating with nonprofits, private companies, and other stakeholder groups involved in the cannabis-environmental space and building relationships with state agencies and departments, private foundations, and environmental and agricultural working groups.

Skills:

• Excellent time management and previous managerial experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written means

• Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on professional language and grammar

• Community organizing skills and proven experience engaging stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience in a development position

• Passion for environmental topics and basic understanding of CA environmental policy and applied conservation practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in nonprofit development, with preference for environmental nonprofit experience, demonstrated experience in fundraising from a variety of sources including foundations, agencies,, and the public

• Experience developing and executing creative fundraising strategies and campaigns, familiarity with budgeting, financial reporting, tracking project progress, and reporting to funders

• Strong familiarity fundraising within the environmental sector, with knowledge of existing grant databases and sources of potential funding

• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, outgoing and positive attitude, and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences including agency staff, private landowners, funders, natural resource specialists, engineers, etc.,

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to translate project accomplishments into outreach/fundraising materials

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

• At least 7 years of experience working in nonprofit development, preferably in the environmental nonprofit field

• Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and platforms to advance organizational goals

• Strong familiarity with the regulatory, political, and social history of environmental issues in the area, particularly cannabis

• Ability to navigate and communicate within the regulatory landscape both inside and outside the current project area (Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties)

• Demonstrated experience in securing major grants and/or gifts, managing fundraising campaigns, developing corporate partnerships, and obtaining government grants

• Skilled in analyzing fundraising metrics to optimize internal processes

• Established network of donor and community contacts, particularly in the environmental sector

Timeline and Hours

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling to accommodate project timelines and deliverables, as well as candidate needs. This position is hybrid-remote, with weekly required in-office time and flexible remote time.

Reporting and Communication

The Development Director will report directly to the and will collaborate closely with the Executive Director. Regular weekly check-ins and updates will be required to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines, as with tasks and progress tracked in Asana, our the task management platform.program Asana to enhance coordination and accountability.

Compensation

This is an hourly position. Compensation will range between $46-51/hr DOE, with annual raises with sufficient performance.

Benefits

Benefits included with this position are: two weeks paid vacation plus specific federal holidays; paid sick, bereavement, and maternity/paternity leave; healthcare plan reimbursement for employee and families (QSEHRA rates apply); 403(b) retirement plan; flexible schedule; opportunities for paid professional development.

Application Process

Interested candidates should fill out the Google Form linked at the top of this page, which includes several long answer questions and requests the following:

• One-page cover letter

• One-page CV/resume

• Transcripts

• Name and contact for two professional references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.00 - $51.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in McKinleyville, CA 95519

Salary : $46 - $51