Restore Hetch Hetchy, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, seeks a part-time Development Director to identify, engage and inspire individuals and/or institutions to underwrite an environmental restoration project of historic and exceptional importance - returning Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park to its original splendor.

While we’ve piqued the interest of officials at the highest levels of government, we have been unable to create and sustain the broad-based community support needed to make restoration a reality. To this end, we are seeking a Development Director who can raise the funds necessary to grow our organization and build political support.

Qualified applicants must:

·         have a proven track record raising funds from family foundations and high net worth individuals,

·         have experience writing and obtaining grants;

·         take primary initiative for locating new funding partners,

·         work closely with Restore Hetch Hetchy’s Executive Director and Development Committee, and 

·         be committed to Restore Hetch Hetchy’ visionary campaign.

The Development Director will be expected to learn the history of our issue and our organization, to identify and approach likely and viable prospects, and to procure funds to help sustain our organization. If successful, the Development Director position will become a long-term position.

The primary initial objective for the Development Director is to submit proposals for and secure multi-year grants to support the hiring of outreach and communications staff for RHH in fulfilling the objectives outlined in our strategic plan, which includes seeking support from numerous constituent groups, including (1) the seven “traditionally associated tribes of Yosemite, (2) environmental groups, (3) fishing groups, (4) local businesses, (5) Central Valley communities, (6) Community and political support in San Francisco and its Bay Area customers (where resistance is high), (7) the State Legislature, and (8) Washington DC to pass amendments to the 1913 Raker, allowing the valley to restored with no loss of water rights for San Francisco.  

Please send a cover letter and résumé todevelopment@hetchhetchy.org. The cover letter must include an awareness of the unique nature and challenge of our campaign. The résumé must demonstrate relevant development experience. Applications submitted through third party sites will not be considered.