Development Coordinator
The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, Inc.
Cazenovia, NY
Salary: $27 per hour, based on experience
Part-to-Full Time (30-40 hours)
Posted: 01/11/26
Join a passionate team of experienced professionals who are proud to know that their work today protects our area’s resources forever.
About CPF
CPF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) accredited land trust protecting important historic, agricultural,
and natural resources in and around the Cazenovia community in Central New York. CPF
protects approximately 3,400 acres of farmland and scenic landscapes through conservation
easements and owns over 430 acres of open space and fourteen miles of public-use trails. CPF
also holds twelve architectural easements that help maintain the character of the historic
village center and surrounding area. In addition to its ongoing conservation and land
stewardship work, CPF also offers over 20 free or low-cost recreational and educational
programs for adults and children each year. For more information about CPF and its programs,
visit cazpreservation.org
Full job description
The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, Inc. (CPF) is seeking a Development Coordinator to
assist the Development Committee in planning and executing the organization’s development
and fundraising program in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives to
secure sufficient resources to support an annual operating budget of approximately $200,000-
$300,000 and build long-term financial sustainability for the organization. This individual will
work closely with the Executive Director and CPF communications staff to promote and raise
support for conservation, and develop outward-facing communications and fundraising
collateral.
Strategic Development and Communications:
• Strategic Development and Communications: Support a comprehensive development
and communications program through the use of data to optimize strategies and approaches.
• Relationship Building: Support the Development Committee, Board, and Executive
Director in building and nurturing strong relationships with members and sponsors to secure
major gifts, planned gifts, annual fund contributions, sponsorships, and special project
fundraising. It is anticipated that over time, the Development Coordinator will also build a
portfolio of major donors for whom they are the point of contact.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Director, Development Committee,
Executive Committee, Communications Specialist, and volunteers to plan and execute strategic
initiatives and the preparation for a major fundraising campaign.
• Prospect Research: Collaborate with staff and volunteers to identify individual,
business, corporate, and foundation prospects for funding opportunities.
• Foundation and Corporate Relations: Assist the Development Committee and the
Executive Director in private and public foundation and corporate relations management,
including assistance with grant writing, where applicable.
• Donor Management: Oversee processing of donations, management of multi-year
pledges, donor acknowledgment, and maintenance of an accurate and comprehensive
Customer Relations Management (CRM) database using Little Green Light.
• Marketing and Communications: Collaborate with the Executive Director and
Communications Specialist to continually refine a comprehensive marketing and
communications program, including marketing strategies, messaging, branding, social media,
events, and website management and the production of marketing and fundraising collateral.
• Community Engagement: Support and participate in CPF events, as appropriate, to build
relationships with members and raise the visibility of the organization’s work.
• Mission Understanding and Strategic Objectives: Develop a deep understanding of
CPF’s mission, strategic initiatives, projects, and programs, and regularly review this in
conjunction with the Development Plan.
Position Qualifications
• Skills: Demonstrate excellent analytical, writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal
skills.
• Independence and Flexibility: Ability to manage a high level of responsibility, prioritize
tasks, and work independently. Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel throughout
Madison and Onondaga Counties.
• Qualifications: Possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience
in development, individual fundraising, or closely related experience. Familiarity with donor
databases, pledge and restricted gift accounting, planned and legacy giving, appeals, and
fundraising campaigns is desired.
Funding for this position is provided through a NYS Conservation Partnership Program Professional
Development Grant with funding from the Environmental Protection Fund, the Glenda Wetzel Cazenovia
Preservation Foundation Development Fund at the Central New York Community Foundation, and two
private gifts.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover
letter and resume to: hr@cazpreservation.org.
Job Type: Part-to-Full Time (Minimum of 30, up to 40 Hours/Week)
Pay: $27 per hour (starting), depending on experience
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Simple individual retirement account with employer match
• Paid time off (sick and safe leave, holidays, vacation)
Schedule:
• Typically, Monday to Friday
• Evenings and weekend, as needed, for special events
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Relocate to a location within daily commuting distance from Cazenovia, NY 13035 before starting work
Work Location: In person