Regional Director of Event Fundraising - California Bay Area

Regional Director of Event Fundraising

California Bay Area

Ducks Unlimited has an opening for a full-time Regional Director of Event Fundraising located in California Bay Area . The target start date is (July 1, 2026) , or as soon as mutually agreed.


The Regional Director's duties and responsibilities encompass the management of all facets of event fundraising within the region including:

• Recruitment and training of volunteers
• Managing volunteer efforts in support of Ducks Unlimited fundraising events
• Fostering growth within the region with emphasis on new chapter development; internal growth within existing committees; identification and development of non-traditional fundraising opportunities and major donor identification and management
• Coordination and collaboration with California fundraising team and volunteers

Qualifications:

Experience and Education: At a minimum, a BA or BS from an accredited institution will benefit candidates, not required. Volunteer experience with non-profit organizations will benefit candidates and volunteer experience with Ducks Unlimited is desired.

Communication Skills: Applicants must be self-motivated and eager to accept challenging goals. This position requires an aptitude for building and managing relationships with a diverse group of volunteers with an emphasis on effective verbal and written communication skills.

Technological Proficiency: Candidates must be able to work with proficiency on a personal computer with basic skills in MS Office applications and have a working familiarity with the Internet. The successful candidate will be required to develop computer skills specific to Ducks Unlimited Inc.'s standardized information systems.


Candidates must be willing to work hours that extend well outside of the typical workday and workweek throughout the year, including extensive auto travel throughout the state and region.


The selected candidate should and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed upon location in Bay Area of California.

To Apply: Please fill out all application materials and attach a cover letter , resume , and references by June 7, 2026 .

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.


Benefits: We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; paid vacation; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.