Jared D.
Director, Trustees for the Parks @National Parks Conservation Association
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Trustees for the Parks @National Parks Conservation Association
Lead NPCA’s national mid-level giving program, overseeing donors contributing in support of national parks protection.• Develop and execute stewardship, renewal, and upgrade strategies to strengthen donor retention, increase lifetime value, and grow annual revenue.• Manage donor engagement through personalized communications, targeted outreach, and mission-driven experiences that deepen connection to NPCA’s work.• Partner cross-functionally with comms, major gifts, and data teams to refine segmentation, pipeline management, and analytics-driven decision-making.• Oversee program operations, budgets, and performance metrics while managing and mentoring development staff.• Advance NPCA’s mission by aligning donor interests with high-impact conservation priorities across the National Park System.
EDUCATION
New Mexico State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Harvard Business School Online
Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) Modules, Change & Team Management
California State University, Chico
National Student Exchange Program, Parks and Recreation Management
The George Washington University School of Business
Master’s Degree, Sustainable Destination Management
Aarhus University
International Study Program, International/Global Studies
ABOUT JARED D.
Geography was always my favorite subject as a child. Scanning the many iconic images in National Geographic magazines and puzzling over world maps sparked my interest and appreciation for the world’s cultural and natural wonders. This interest in travel and culture was a driving force behind my decision to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector with a focus on designing educational experiences that engage audiences in mission-driven work. A few of my personal and professional achievements:• Launched a new strategic fundraising trip model at NPCA • Hosted hundreds of meaningful events for a portfolio of diverse clients in museum settings• Managed revenue generating programs that supported educational initiatives• Consulted on tourism development strategies in Costa Rica, the Bahamas and Spain • Completed a master’s degree in sustainable tourism and cultural heritage management • Worked in five U.S. National ParksSpecialties: donor engagement, business development, external affairs, customer service, program management, education, storytelling, community engagement, networking, strategic planning, event design, database management, marketing, nonprofits, museum/historic sites interpretation, tourismPassions: travel, education, conservation, social and environmental justice, sustainability
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