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Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including America’s Arctic and the Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board.

You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission and vision here.

Director of Development

Position Title: Director of Development
Department: Development
Classification: Exempt, full-time
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Development Operations, Annual Giving, and Institutional Giving staff (4-person team)
Salary Range: $104,912-$136,386 This range is for employees located in Washington, DC. The specific starting salary will be determined based on the employee’s qualifications and work location.

Position Overview: Director of Development

Are you a strategic, self-motivated fundraising leader passionate about protecting Alaska’s wild legacy? Do you excel at turning ideas into action, building systems that empower teams, and crafting compelling cases for support? Alaska Wilderness League seeks a Director of Development who will bring vision, integrity, and creativity to drive the organization’s fundraising strategy and results.

To Apply: Workplace Change is managing our search for talent. To apply, please visit their website. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications, leadership approach, and commitment to conservation and equity.

This position is open until December 18, 2025

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