Employment Opportunity: EcoJustice - Global Resource Systems

Position: Director of Development Organization: Ecojustice, formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund http://www.ecojustice.ca Position Type: Full-time position Job Region: Vancouver or Toronto Application Deadline: September 30, 2009 Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead development of a successful, comprehensive fundraising program and team at Ecojustice. The Director of Development will provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising efforts to help ensure Ecojustice’s continued success in its mission to use the law to protect and restore Canada’s environment. The Director of Development will work with a dynamic, passionate and successful Development Team and take the lead to create fundraising strategies that increase the organization’s support from individual giving, major gifts, online fundraising, direct mail, planned giving and grant funding. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Board and other senior staff and key volunteer leaders to achieve the fundraising goals of the organization. The Development Director will build development infrastructure needed to generate new revenue sources including human resources, communications, staff training and volunteer leadership. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The Director of Development will be: * A relationship builder evidenced by a broad network in his/her community and a history of consensus and bridge building, both internally and externally. * A team builder with strong skills in management and leadership. * Committed and enthusiastic about the environment aligned with Ecojustice’s mission and programs. * Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful and flexible. * Creative problem solver and conceptual thinker with strong future orientation. * A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around Ecojustice’s programs and encourage others to support the organization — persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goals * A “closer” who understands and articulates the value proposition for sponsors. * Straightforward, self-motivated, and diplomatic — sharing information readily, listening as well as giving advice and respecting the abilities of others; and energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities. COMPENSATION Ecojustice offers a competitive compensation package and a positive working environment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, resume and salary expectations in confidence by September 30, 2009. Job Contact Information: Carol McDonald Director of Administration and Human Resources Ecojustice, Vancouver Email: cmcdonald@ecojustice.ca For more information visit: http://www.ecojustice.ca