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Director of Development

Title: Director of DevelopmentStatus: Full Time, Exempt (35 hours/week)Reports to: Executive DirectorSupervises: Communications and Community Engagement CoordinatorLocation: Stowe, Vermont, with some flexibility for occasional remote work

About Stowe Land Trust

Stowe Land Trust is a respected, member-supported 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofit serving the greater Stowe area since 1987. The organization has conserved more than 7,200 acres and completed 37 conservation easements that protect the region's forests, farmland, and recreational landscapes.

Our mission is to conserve the scenic, recreational, and ecological resources of the greater Stowe area for the benefit of the community and future generations.

Stowe Land Trust recognizes that effectively serving our community requires including voices from across it. We encourage historically marginalized individuals including members of Indigenous communities, people of color, transgender and nonbinary individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

Learn more at www.stowelandtrust.org

The Opportunity

Stowe Land Trust seeks an experienced and strategic Director of Development to lead the organization's fundraising program and support its continued growth.

This senior leadership role oversees a comprehensive development program to meet annual fundraising goals. The Director will lead major gifts, annual giving, foundation partnerships, and campaign strategy while strengthening the systems and relationships that sustain long-term conservation work.

The successful candidate will be a relationship-driven fundraiser with a demonstrated ability to secure six-figure gifts, cultivate meaningful donor partnerships, and guide sophisticated fundraising strategies. The Director will also help position the organization for future capital and comprehensive campaigns that support major conservation initiatives.

While the role is primarily focused on fundraising, the Director will provide strategic oversight of communications and marketing, ensuring that messaging and storytelling effectively support philanthropic engagement.

The Director of Development will serve as a key member of the leadership team and work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff to build a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Leadership

Campaign Strategy

Donor Engagement and Programs

Communications Strategy

Leadership and Collaboration

Qualifications

Salary

$90,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

To Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Stowe Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.