Development Manager

Location: Vancouver, Washington
Starting Salary: $29.36 - $31.156 per hour or $61,074 - $ 65,655 annually
Reports To: Development Director
Duration: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Columbia Land Trust is seeking a Development Manager to join its team!

About Us

Columbia Land Trust is dedicated to conserving and caring for the vital lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia
River region through sound science and strong relationships. In our first 30 years, Columbia Land Trust has
permanently conserved more than 60,000 acres and restored thousands of acres across our ecologically diverse
region, for the benefit of both wildlife and communities. Today, the Land Trust is nationally recognized as a leader in
conservation and locally appreciated as part of the communities where we live and work.

At Columbia Land Trust, we often talk about our impact in terms of a science forward-approach to lands, waters,
and wildlife. However, just as important is how we work, through building and maintaining strong relationships. We
set ambitious long-term goals that we know are only achievable by living up to our commitments to support more
equitable conservation through diverse collaborations and thoughtful land management practices. We strive to
ensure that all our employees, colleagues and partners feel a sense of belonging, and that their contributions to
achieving our mission are valued. Columbia Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building
a workforce that fosters this sense of community, appreciates and includes more voices and cultures, inspires
conservation achievement, and gives space for personal growth.

Columbia Land Trust’s headquarters are located on the historic Fort Vancouver campus near downtown
Vancouver, Washington. Additional Land Trust offices are located in Astoria, Oregon, and White Salmon,
Washington. This position will be primarily based out of our Vancouver office. For more information, please visit
www.columbialandtrust.org.

Summary

The Development Manager is responsible for supporting strategies in all areas of fundraising and donor
stewardship. This role will help us to steward and deepen donor relationships and grow our major gifts program, as
we embark on a transformational capital fundraising effort. This position will also be responsible for refining our
donor-giving circles and designing targeted strategies for enhanced cultivation and stewardship by performing the
following duties.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts and summarizes donor prospect research
• Over sees ongoing donor stewardship processes, including thank-you calls and gift acknowledgement
letters and records all interaction in database
• Supports the Database Administrator with gift processing and serves as a backup when needed
• Conducts data quality assurance and output from the Raiser’s Edge database
• Collaborate with Community and Corporate Engagement Manager on donor engagement opportunities
and events
• Reviews, innovates, and executes giving circle engagement strategies annually and integrates into larger
donor stewardship plan
• Organizes and reviews donor segmentation lists for appeals and mailings, in collaboration with the
Development, Communications and Marketing teams
• Provides support to portfolio managers by leading quarterly review of gifts received and actions needed,
keeping donor status and assignments up to date in database, and keeping supplies on hand
• Provides team administrative support by managing agendas, and notes for Advancement team meetings
(weekly), donor strategy meetings (bi-weekly), and development check-ins (monthly)
• Manages scheduling for community presentations and donor meetings, as needed
Columbia Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection of candidates for employment based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, military service, family medical history,
legal source of income, gender identity, political affiliation, or family leave obligations
• Supports the bi-annual Wild Splendor fundraising gala
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Columbia Land Trust seeks applicants with skills and experience in some of the listed tasks or similar work.
Training will be provided to ensure qualified candidates can safely and effectively perform the job. Accommodation
may be available for individuals with disabilities to enable them to fulfill essential job functions.
Required Skills & Experience

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed to perform the duties of the job. Some
experience with one or more of the following is preferred, with some training available to help build existing skills to
reach the skill level needed. Both professional and personal life experience will be considered.

• Collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment
• Organize and maintain an effective and efficient work environment
• Plan, organize, and execute projects from start to finish, meeting objectives and deadlines
• Effectively convey information and ideas through written, verbal, and non-verbal means
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Effectively manage one's time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with external vendors or suppliers
• Interact and communicate effectively with others in various professional settings
• Attention to accuracy and precision in work tasks

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other database management software.

Salary and Benefits

Columbia Land Trust offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive and positive
work environment. The full salary range for this position is $61,074 - $79,396 annually. Based on our internal equity
review and candidate’s qualifications, the estimated starting salary will be $61,074 - $ 65,655 annually, depending
on qualifications and experience.

The Land Trust benefits package includes:
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Heath and dental insurance premiums for three-quarter to full-time employees
• Voluntary benefits include Section 125 - FSA and long-term disability
• A match (up to 5% of annual salary) to our 401 (K)-retirement plan
• Cell phone reimbursement

Application Instructions

To be considered for the Development Manager position, please email your resume, a cover letter highlighting
relevant experience and how you would contribute to our team and mission, and a list of three references to
jobs@columbialandtrust.org.

We will not contact your references without notifying you first.

Mailed applications can be submitted to:
Columbia Land Trust
850 Officers Row
Vancouver, WA 98661

Columbia Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection of candidates for employment based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, military service, family medical history,
legal source of income, gender identity, political affiliation, or family leave obligations.