The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.2 million acres, including improving public access to more than 1.6 million acres. Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030.

RMEF is proud of our conservation successes and is committed to making an even larger impact in the future. RMEF is seeking a performance-motivated team player who:

• Supports the strategic fundraising efforts for RMEF by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors and prospects
• Manages a portfolio of 100–120 major donors and prospects
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards planned gifts, with a focus on in-will bequests and primary beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and life insurance policies
• Fosters collaborative relationships across all departments
• Works with the Development support staff to help create internal processes, organize events, and identify potential major and planned gift donors

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in the field of development, financial services, estate planning or a field that requires similar expertise
• Experience, coursework or other training in estate and trust administration, estate planning, estate litigation and planned giving is preferred

Location:

• This position is remote; however, the successful candidate must be located in the Eastern Region of the United States.

Travel Requirement and Physical Demands:

• Frequent travel is required on weekdays and weekends
• Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends
• Ability to work late at night
• Must be capable of traveling in a car or airplane
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods

To apply, please go to www.rmef.org/careers.

RMEF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. RMEF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Now in its fifth decade of Conserving America's Big Game, RMEF will extend its impact on habitat and public land access to 10 million acres by 2030. RMEF conserves and enhances habitat for elk and a variety of big game, opens and improves access for hunting and other outdoor recreation, conducts science-based wildlife research and ensures the future of our hunting heritage through advocacy, outreach and education. Members, volunteers and supporters nationwide help RMEF further its mission. Find out more and join the movement at rmef.org or 800-CALL-ELK.