Reports to: Director of Field Operations
Classification: Salaried / Exempt 
Salary: Starting at $65,000annually DOE, plus benefits (Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401K) 
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on September 4, 2026. 

Job Summary 
Make a Lasting Difference for Wildlife Conservation. The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and Blacktail Deer Foundation (BDF) are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial leader to serve as a Regional Director. This is an opportunity to grow fundraising revenue, build thriving volunteer chapters, expand membership, cultivate sponsors and donors, and help conserve mule deer, black-tailed deer, and their habitats. 

The Regional Director serves as the Foundation’s primary field representative and is responsible for fundraising and revenue development within an assigned territory. The position generates revenue through fundraising events, membership sales, sponsorships, donor development, corporate partnerships, and other revenue-generating opportunities. 

This remote-based, field-focused position regularly requires travel throughout the assigned territory to meet with members, sponsors, donors, businesses, volunteers, and community partners and to conduct fundraising, membership, and outreach activities away from the Foundation’s business offices. 

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop and grow fundraising and revenue opportunities throughout the assigned territory, including events, memberships, sponsorships, raffles, auctions, and other fundraising initiatives. 
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure sponsors, members, donors, businesses, and other supporters to achieve established revenue goals. 
• Plan, organize, promote, and conduct fundraising events, including banquets and secondary fundraising activities. 
• Recruit, mentor, and support volunteer chapter leaders and develop new chapters and fundraising opportunities. 
• Represent MDF/BDF at fundraising events, outdoor expos, chapter meetings, conservation projects, and community events. 
• Develop relationships with donors, sponsors, conservation partners, businesses, landowners, and wildlife agencies. 
• Independently identify opportunities to increase fundraising revenue, membership, sponsorships, and organizational support throughout the territory. 
• Maintain required budgets, reports, CRM records, financial documentation, and event records. 
• Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, financial procedures, and event standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of MDF/BDF. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. 
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, sales, business development, volunteer leadership, nonprofit management, or event management. 
• Excellent communication, public speaking, organizational, and relationship-building skills. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and achieve fundraising and revenue goals. 
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory. 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 
• Passion for wildlife conservation, ethical hunting, and the mission of MDF/BDF. 

What Success Looks Like  

• Meet or exceed established fundraising and revenue goals. 
• Increase fundraising revenue, membership, sponsorships, and chapter performance. 
• Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional volunteers. 
• Develop new fundraising opportunities and lasting partnerships throughout the region. 
• Represent the Foundation with professionalism, integrity, and accountability. 

Travel & Physical Work Requirements 
This is a remote-based, field-focused position requiring frequent regional travel to conduct fundraising, membership, sponsorship, event, and relationship-development activities. Travel includes evenings, weekends, overnight travel, extended driving, and occasional air travel. 

Candidates must be able to: 

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Heavier items require appropriate assistance or equipment. 
• Load, unload, set up, and transport event equipment and merchandise. 
• Stand and walk for extended periods during fundraising events. 
• Bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Compensation & Benefits 
Salary: Starting at $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Regional Directors are eligible for performance-based incentive compensation based on established fundraising and monetary performance goals. 

MDF/BDF offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits with employer contributions, paid holidays, paid time off, reimbursement of approved business travel expenses, and a flexible remote work environment. 

Why Join the Mule Deer Foundation and Blacktail Deer Foundation?
Regional Directors play a vital role in generating support for wildlife conservation while inspiring volunteers, strengthening communities, growing membership, and building partnerships that leave a lasting conservation legacy. 

Application Deadline 
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on September 4, 2026. 

To Apply 
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three professional references in a single PDF document to lana@muledeer.org with the subject line: “Washington Regional Director”  

For questions regarding the position, please contact Lana Bingham, Executive Administrative Assistant, at lana@muledeer.org 

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment with MDF. MDF is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.