Development Director
Teton Regional Land Trust, Driggs, ID, United States
Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) works with private landowners to protect farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces across eastern Idaho and for generations to come. Serving six counties in the Upper Snake River watershed, TRLT has permanently conserved more than 43,000 acres of working lands and critical habitat.
This is a leadership role for someone who wants their fundraising expertise to directly shape landscapes, communities, and conservation outcomes.
About Teton Regional Land Trust Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) works with private landowners to protect farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces across eastern Idaho and for generations to come. Serving six counties in the Upper Snake River watershed, TRLT has permanently conserved more than 43,000 acres of working lands and critical habitat.
This is a leadership role for someone who wants their fundraising expertise to directly shape landscapes, communities, and conservation outcomes.
The Role TRLT seeks a strategic, collaborative Development Director to lead all fundraising and engagement efforts supporting land conservation. This senior leadership role sets long‑term fundraising direction, cultivates strong donor relationships, and contributes to a solutions‑focused, team‑oriented culture. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and Board to ensure the resources needed to achieve TRLT’s mission.
What You’ll Do Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (80%)
Develop and execute annual and multi‑year fundraising strategies.
Grow and diversify revenue across major gifts, annual giving, foundations, corporate giving, planned giving, and events.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and key partners.
Strengthen donor stewardship systems and ensure CRM accuracy.
Provide clear fundraising reporting and support Board and staff engagement in development work.
Outreach & Communications Leadership (10%)
Guide integrated communications that support fundraising goals.
Align outreach, events, and messaging to advance donor engagement.
Supervise and mentor the Development & Communications Manager and foster cross‑team collaboration
Grants & Institutional Giving (10%)
Lead foundation strategy, research, and relationship management.
Partner with conservation staff on strong proposals and grant stewardship.
What You Bring
Significant fundraising or sales experience with demonstrated results.
Experience securing six‑figure gifts and managing complex solicitations.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Leadership experience, including supervising hybrid teams.
Proficiency with donor databases, research, and fundraising analytics.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work constructively across teams.
A commitment to TRLT’s mission and work style rooted in integrity, connection, and forward momentum.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend work required for events
Occasional local or regional travel
Benefits That Matter Hybrid Workplace
TRLT allows up to16hourswork per week remote,24 hoursper week in office after introductory period
Generous Paid Time Off
80 hours of PTO (increases to 120 hours after one year; 160 hours after four years)
56 hours of flexible personal days; accrued quarterly
64 hours of sick leave; accrued monthly with roll‑over options
8 paid holidays
Office closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Eligible for a 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 years
Health & financial benefits
100% employer‑paid health, dental, life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability
HSA plan option with monthly employer contributions
401(k) with up to 3% employer match
Optional higher‑tier coverage for SL/LT disability, life, AD&D
Optional (employee paid) dependent coverage
How to Apply Pleasesubmit:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position
Resume
Three professional references
Send materials to
kimt@tetonlandtrust.org
with the subject line “DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.
TRLT is an equal opportunity employer and values candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to our work.
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This is a leadership role for someone who wants their fundraising expertise to directly shape landscapes, communities, and conservation outcomes.
About Teton Regional Land Trust Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) works with private landowners to protect farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces across eastern Idaho and for generations to come. Serving six counties in the Upper Snake River watershed, TRLT has permanently conserved more than 43,000 acres of working lands and critical habitat.
This is a leadership role for someone who wants their fundraising expertise to directly shape landscapes, communities, and conservation outcomes.
The Role TRLT seeks a strategic, collaborative Development Director to lead all fundraising and engagement efforts supporting land conservation. This senior leadership role sets long‑term fundraising direction, cultivates strong donor relationships, and contributes to a solutions‑focused, team‑oriented culture. The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director and Board to ensure the resources needed to achieve TRLT’s mission.
What You’ll Do Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (80%)
Develop and execute annual and multi‑year fundraising strategies.
Grow and diversify revenue across major gifts, annual giving, foundations, corporate giving, planned giving, and events.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and key partners.
Strengthen donor stewardship systems and ensure CRM accuracy.
Provide clear fundraising reporting and support Board and staff engagement in development work.
Outreach & Communications Leadership (10%)
Guide integrated communications that support fundraising goals.
Align outreach, events, and messaging to advance donor engagement.
Supervise and mentor the Development & Communications Manager and foster cross‑team collaboration
Grants & Institutional Giving (10%)
Lead foundation strategy, research, and relationship management.
Partner with conservation staff on strong proposals and grant stewardship.
What You Bring
Significant fundraising or sales experience with demonstrated results.
Experience securing six‑figure gifts and managing complex solicitations.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Leadership experience, including supervising hybrid teams.
Proficiency with donor databases, research, and fundraising analytics.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work constructively across teams.
A commitment to TRLT’s mission and work style rooted in integrity, connection, and forward momentum.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend work required for events
Occasional local or regional travel
Benefits That Matter Hybrid Workplace
TRLT allows up to16hourswork per week remote,24 hoursper week in office after introductory period
Generous Paid Time Off
80 hours of PTO (increases to 120 hours after one year; 160 hours after four years)
56 hours of flexible personal days; accrued quarterly
64 hours of sick leave; accrued monthly with roll‑over options
8 paid holidays
Office closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Eligible for a 2-month paid sabbatical after 7 years
Health & financial benefits
100% employer‑paid health, dental, life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability
HSA plan option with monthly employer contributions
401(k) with up to 3% employer match
Optional higher‑tier coverage for SL/LT disability, life, AD&D
Optional (employee paid) dependent coverage
How to Apply Pleasesubmit:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position
Resume
Three professional references
Send materials to
kimt@tetonlandtrust.org
with the subject line “DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPLICATION.” Incomplete applications will not be considered.
TRLT is an equal opportunity employer and values candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to our work.
#J-18808-Ljbffr