Mar 3rd, 2025
Appalachian Mountain Club
Director, Annual Giving and Donor Engagement
( Massachusetts | Remote )
Job Description
The Appalachian Mountain Club seeks an innovative Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement to drive fundraising growth by developing and executing a comprehensive, integrated, and strategic annual giving and donor engagement program.
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the United States. AMC’s mission is simple yet powerful: foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.
For more information about the 2025 – 2030 ALL OUT: AMC Action Plan, please click: https://amcnh.org/amc-all-out-action-plan-2025-2030/
In early 2025, AMC released its 2025 to 2030 ALL OUT: Action Plan to connect people the outdoors. This plan focuses on the following four strategic priorities:
• Inspire joyous, meaningful outdoor experiences.
• Protect critical landscapes for the well-being of people and the outdoors.
• Cultivate and sustain a robust, and welcoming community.
• Foster access to the outdoors.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, Jennifer Norris, the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement (DAGDE) is a dynamic, innovative professional with a proven track record in annual giving and donor stewardship. The DAGDE will develop and implement a multi-year strategy to drive substantial growth in annual giving and donor engagement as part of AMC’s comprehensive campaign. They will set strategic direction for annual and multiyear plans to grow AMC’s Annual Fund in revenue, donor numbers, and lifetime donor value.
The DAGDE will oversee a donor-focused, data-driven annual giving program, targeting gifts between $1,000 and $9,999 for AMC’s Annual Fund and other operational needs. Additionally, the DAGDE will design and lead a comprehensive engagement program that strengthens connections with donors at all levels, with a particular emphasis on the President’s Society (AMC’s midlevel annual giving society for $1,000+ donors). Current engagement efforts include mailings, email communications, and cultivation events, ranging from multiday outdoor adventures to webinars and receptions throughout AMC’s region.
The DAGDE will manage a team of two, the Donor Engagement Manager and Annual Giving Manager, and collaborate across the development and membership teams to expand annual giving efforts.
Key Qualifications Include:
• 7+ years of fundraising expertise in annual giving, donor engagement, and stewardship.
• 3+ years of experience managing staff, with a focus on fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising principles, strategies, and trends in annual giving and donor engagement.
• Proven ability to design and execute complex, segmented fundraising campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong ability to collaborate across departments and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor-focused messaging.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 and is dependent on a candidate’s permanent location. While a remote position, this candidate needs to be based in an area where AMC serves, from Virginia to Maine.
For a full position description and to submit an application, please click: https://apptrkr.com/6039954