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Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is committed to preserving and sustaining the vibrant communities of the Eastern Shore and the lands and waters that connect them.

Our Vision
Our vision in 2050 is an Eastern Shore where towns are vibrant and well defined; farms, forests, and fisheries are thriving and scenic; historic, natural, and riverine landscapes are maintained.

Where We Work
ESLC helps save land and promote sound land use planning from the C&D Canal in Cecil County all the way to the Nanticoke River in Dorchester County. We work in Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties.

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    Purpose: The Development Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to support the fundraising work plans and strategies created by the Director of Philanthropy. 

    Job Duties: The Development Specialist plays a key role in the daily operations of the Development team, supporting goals of the department and performing a broad range of tasks while working with development, program and administrative staff at a more independent level. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Manage donor database in SAGE, including maintaining donor records, tracking income, forecasting income projections and producing reports.
    • Develop and maintain a familiarity with Director of Development’s portfolio to track gifts, draft correspondence and handle other items as they arise.
    • Handle paperwork related to expense reimbursements and credit card payments
    • Track proposal and report schedules for active and prospective family foundations and individuals.
    • Prepare research on donors and prospects.
    • Assist in preparation of/for meetings of staff and donors.
    • Assist in preparation for events, such as luncheons and dinners, and share responsibility for Gala.
    • Process checks if needed.
    • Assist in preparing documents, proposals and reports for donors and foundations, including working with program and finance.
    • Prepare first drafts of donor program reports using existing language, organizing and editing. Elicit and edit program reports from staff.
    • Develop and implement workflow methods to enhance efficiency of operations.
    • Participate in department initiatives, projects, meetings, retreats, and other duties as assigned.
    • Assist with fundraising by pulling and editing lists suggested by donor communications, coordinating hard copy and electronic mailings, and personalizing, as appropriate with prospect cultivation strategies.

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