Campaign Director

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the Massachusetts' premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Salary : $130,000

Hours per week : 40

Job Classification : Full-Time, Exempt

Job Type : Hybrid

Duration : The Campaign Director role will manage The Trustees’ 5-year campaign

Location : Boston, MA

What You’ll Do : Your Impact :

As the Campaign Director at Trustees, you’ll join a seasoned team of development professionals as we embark on an ambitious 5-year fundraising campaign. Your coordination and leadership will help we meet our 9-figure fundraising goal, ensuring the future success of the organization and its recently released strategic plan.

The Role :

As the Campaign Director you’ll be responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of the for everyone, forever campaign, a comprehensive nine-figure fundraising initiative engaging individuals, foundations, corporations, and government partners. The campaign has been developed in partnership with CCS Fundraising and has entered an active implementation phase. As Campaign Director you will inherit a robust campaign framework and be responsible for adapting and executing it in collaboration with internal and external partners.

You’ll take on a role that is both strategic and tactical, requiring a collaborative leader who can drive campaign momentum, deepen donor engagement, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll also work closely with internal teams, Board members, and external stakeholders to meet ambitious fundraising goals and advance The Trustees’ mission through its new strategic plan.

Specifically, you’ll be responsible for :

Campaign Leadership

• Lead the implementation and daily management of the campaign, guiding all phases from the leadership and major gifts stages through the public launch and to a successful completion.
• Foster a disciplined, goal-oriented campaign environment grounded in fundraising best practices, with clear benchmarks and accountability.

Strategy & Execution

Prospect Management

Campaign Operations

Donor Stewardship & Communications

Marketing & Collateral Development

Events & Engagement

Team Leadership & Culture

Other Duties

This is a full-time, exempt five-year position reporting directly to Chief Development Officer.

Requirements

What You’ll Need :

Skills and Experience :

Eligibility Criteria :

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Benefits

Your Benefits :

Equal Opportunity and Diversity :

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here :   Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity .

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org .