Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation
Director of Development
Job Description: The Director of Development (DOD) will manage all aspects of the Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation. This includes two primary functions: (1) providing administrative services in support of the Foundation and the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and (2) fundraising including capital campaign facilitation, special event activity, and donor relationship management with a primary emphasis on major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours, as necessary.
Traits & Attitudes: The successful Director of Development will have a “get things done” attitude to help the Foundation fund a 3-phased multi-million-dollar campaign spanning the next 10 years. Someone with a curious personality and the ability to joyfully converse with others one-on-one or in group settings; is goal-centered, creative, and has a passion for contribution to the preservation of endangered animals.
Our Team is looking for the Right Person, a person who embodies our core values: (1) Love first. (2) Own it. (3) Grow or die. (4) Refuse to lose. Our core values are the driving force in everything we do. Our team members will be fully aligned, rowing in the same direction.
Administrative Services in Support of the Foundation and the Foundation’s Board of Directors: Provide leadership and day-to-day administration of the Foundation. Manage/supervise all staff of the Foundation (administrative assistant, out-the-door fundraisers). Ensure policies and procedures are in place and up-to-date at all times. Develop agendas, schedule meetings (Board and Committees), create meeting minutes, track actions of the Board of Directors.
Fundraising/Major Gifts: Work with the CEO, fundraising counsel, and volunteer leadership to facilitate donor activity with a focus on major gifts as part of a comprehensive multi-million-dollar campaign. Also lead efforts related to fundraising and friend raising events, annual fund, memorials, planned giving, etc. These duties include oversight and management of:
Foundation/Development Department Operations: The DOD is responsible for ensuring Foundation/Development Office operations are defined and completed. These operations include, but are not limited to:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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