Senior Director of Development

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic philanthropy plan to meet annual and long-term revenue goals
• Build and strengthen relationships with current and prospective high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
• Personally manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, ensuring meaningful engagement and solicitation
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small but high-performing Development team

This role creates positive change by developing and executing a bold fundraising strategy to fuel FZS's expanded global impact, helping protect biodiversity and conserve nature in ecologically vital landscapes worldwide.

Required qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or development, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Strong experience using donor data management systems, pipeline tracking, and revenue forecasting tools
• Passion for conservation, wildlife, and wild places

No specific benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job description.

Frankfurt Zoological Society – U.S. (FZS-US) is a Washington D.C.-based wildlife conservation nonprofit that safeguards the world's most ecologically vital and awe-inspiring landscapes, where wildlife and people depend on conserving nature.