Tweeters and Inlanders: Please note and respond to Howard if interested.


Dear Friend of HWI:
>
Forgive the mass e-mailing, but please distribute this e-mail to those
who you think would be possibly interested. Feel free to contact me
with any leads.

> Thanks, Howard
>
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>
> HawkWatch International (HWI) is a non-profit organization that
> protects birds of prey (hawks, eagles, falcons, and other raptors) and
> their environment through research, education, and conservation. We
> are currently recruiting a full-time Development Director. Visit our
> web site at www.hawkwatch.org to learn more about HWI and also view
> this job posting.
>
POSITION SUMMARY
> The Development Director is responsible for networking and prospecting
> funding sources, writing and coordinating grant proposals, follow-up
> reporting, developing and maintaining relations with funders, and
> promoting HawkWatch. Strong written/verbal, fiscal and computer
> skills; positive attitude; and passion for conservation required.
> Competitive salary. Position available end of August.
>
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work with Executive Director and staff and board to prospect grant
opportunities, and write and coordinate grant proposals.

2. Track grant submittals and submit timely post-grant reporting.

3. Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective
funders; promote HWI to appropriate audiences and communities.

4. Work with staff and board members to establish and implement an
annual development calendar and strategy that encompasses the following:
> * Corporation and foundation grants
> * Business sponsorship program
> * Individual donors
> * Special appeals
> * Special events
>
5. Work with Membership Coordinator to maintain donor database (used
for tracking all donations, members, corporations, foundations, and
prospects) and develop reports and tracking schedules to evaluate
response to member solicitations.
> *
6. Work with Executive Director to develop charitable giving sources
including Combined Federal Campaign, Community
Shares, and the United Way.
> *
7. Assist Executive Director with administrative duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
> Must be detail-oriented, a team player, and out-going, with strong
> writing, planning, and multi-tasking skills. Common sense and
> courtesy a must. Previous employment, education, and/or volunteer
> experience that provides insights into the motives of corporate and
> foundation decision-makers and those of individual donors is very
> helpful. Prior development and/or sales experience highly useful.
> Good computer and fiscal skills required.
>
> Passion for HawkWatch's Mission HWI's mission is to protect hawks,
> eagles, other birds of prey and their environment through research,
> education, and conservation. The Development Director must have or
> develop passion for and be able to articulate this mission in the
> written and spoken medium, tailoring it as necessary to each audience.
> Therefore, the Development Director must appreciate and be willing to
> learn about raptors and enjoy travel to remote field locations. An
> understanding of environmental issues and science is very helpful. A
> willingness to make a lasting contribution to environmental
> conservation is required. Commitment: If you can't make a two-year
> commitment (minimum), please do not apply.
>
> Complexity/Effort Applicants must be able to operate independently
> and interdependently with key colleagues and HWI supporters to build
> support for HWI's programs. He/she must be able to synthesize diverse
> concepts and integrate them into a coherent package, and present
> complex concepts and plans in simple, uncomplicated language.
>
SUPERVISION
> The Development Director will report directly to the Executive
> Director, and will occasionally supervise clerical staff and
> volunteers when they are directly involved in fundraising activities,
> especially events.
>
> Application Procedure To apply, please submit the following in an
> application package: cover letter, resume, three letters of reference
> (with contact information), and three pertinent writing samples.
>
> Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Position
> available immediately and open until filled. Direct inquiries and/or
> application packages to: Howard Gross, Executive Director, HawkWatch
> International, 1800 South West Temple #226, Salt Lake City, UT 84115.
> 801-484-6502, hgross at hawkwatch.org.


Hans & Kathryn "Katie" Krauss, Spokane, WA two.wing-nuts at juno.com
It's better to be "WNGNUTS" than dead-bolts. (vanity plate)
Kathryn's office: Parish.Nurse at juno.com (M-W)
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