Global Footprint Network is an entrepreneurial nonprofit dedicated to addressing humanity's global environmental impact and making one-planet living a feasible way of life. Global Footprint Network is dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that has emerged as the world's premier measure of human demand on nature and the Earth's ability to meet this demand.

Since its inception in 2003, Global Footprint Network has made significant progress toward its goals.

• Currently 22 countries that are likely to be the early adopters of the Ecological Footprint, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom are working with Global Footprint Network.
• Over 70 organizations, spanning six continents, have become formal Global Footprint Network partners.
• Many of the world's largest NGOs, governments, and businesses are using the Ecological Footprint to accelerate global sustainability.
• Leading scientists and politicians are supporting and endorsing Global Footprint Network's work.

As a result of these achievements, Global Footprint Network won the 2007 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and 2007 revenues exceeded $2,000,000.

For more information, please visit http://www.footprintnetwork.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will lead the growth and aggressive expansion of Global Footprint Network's fundraising programs. The Director of Development will move the organization to the next level of visibility and success within the foundation and philanthropic communities. A critical aspect of the job is to seek out new opportunities for funding and to bring innovative ideas forward for consideration by the Executive Director and Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Global Footprint Network staff in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals of $1,200,000 for 2008 and $1,600,000 for 2009.
• Refine, enhance, and execute the existing fundraising plan.
• Work with the Executive Director and development team to launch a new major donor program, and grow the individual donor program, and the multi-year foundation fundraising campaign.
• Assist the Managing Director and Executive Director in formalizing the fundraising activities of the Board.
• Involve, train, supervise, and support program staff in writing grant proposals that tie to the strategic direction of the organization and assist staff with managing the fulfillment of activities outlined in grant applications.
• Work with Executive Director and Board Members to recruit, cultivate, and maintain relations with donors and prospective donors.
• Work with Executive Director and staff to increase the number, consistency and size of gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
• Research, analyze, and prioritize new sources of funding and revenue from foundations, businesses, individuals, and philanthropic networks.
• Initiate contact and manage relationships with donors and foundation grant officers.
• Oversee the submission of grant applications, reports, progress updates, letters of inquiry, etc.
• Oversee and manage the production of two annual direct mail donor appeals.
• Oversee the acknowledgment of all gifts.
• Conceive, coordinate, produce, and manage follow-up activities from fundraising events.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of Global Footprint Network's fundraising database.
• Work with program staff to identify and apply for awards.
• Fundraise for international expansion and lead staff abroad in fundraising efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Demonstrated success in raising significant gifts from institutions and individual donors
* Experience with and desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment
* Demonstrated mastery of a wide range of fundraising techniques
* Superior written and oral communications, interpersonal and presentation skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage staff and meet deadlines
* Computer proficiency and experience using fundraising databases
* Good understanding of sustainability and global resource issues
* Enthusiasm for Global Footprint's mission
* Willingness to travel
* College degree
* Experience with fundraising from international sources and in partnership with academic institutions is beneficial

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: gfn@pamelacook.com.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings and other benefits are provided. Global Footprint's collegial, open-plan office is located in Jack London Square. Casual group lunches are provided daily.

Global Footprint Network is committed to diversity in the workplace.

Candidates may be subject to background checks.