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Associate Director of Development III
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Associate Director of Development III
The Nature Conservancy
Role Description The Associate Director of Development III (ADoD III) develops, implements, and manages effective multi-year strategies and plans for the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, institutions, and/or individual donors. - Understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies. - Builds strong relationships with a portfolio of new and current donors and prospects. - Cultivates donors from annual giving to major or planned gifts. - Responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. - Discusses assets proficiently and listens for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. - Incorporates blended gifts and gifts of assets in proposals to donors. - Discusses the priorities of the Conservancy. - Understands organizational budgets and utilizes this knowledge to build proposal budgets. - Knowledge of charitable giving, particularly private foundations, operating foundations, and Donor Advised Funds. - Works across chapters and programs and manages a referral network. - Staffs chapter leadership as a moves manager as appropriate. - Manages assigned trustee relationships and/or volunteer engagement. - Uses the Conservancy’s donor database. - Travels frequently and on short notice, works long and weekends as needed. - Work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience. - Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors and corporations. - Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $75,000 or more, including planned gifts. - Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. - Experience working with fundraising principles and practices. - Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving. Desired Qualifications - Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. - Ability to design and implement fundraising strategies, including cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies. - Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals. - Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles. - Advanced knowledge of complex charitable gift planning. - Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers. - Proven ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive agreements. Salary Information The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $XXX,XXX – XXX,XXX or hourly rate. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Company Description The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. - We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. - We cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging. - We recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience.
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