The Nature Conservancy

Director of Development

Remote - Arizona · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$157k-$180kDetected 8 days ago

Project ManagementExcelLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Development functions may be a chapter development program or an individual giving, planned giving, foundation relations, and/or corporate giving program.
They focus on long-range strategic priorities, advance the Conservancy's goals, and communicate a broad vision to others.
Establishes and monitors activity level benchmarks and measures of success.

Responsibilities

Manages a development department comprised of 8-11 fundraising sand operations staff, including recruitment, retaining, professional development, establishing clear directions, and setting "stretch" objectives.
Designs and directs complex and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability.
Develops and administers $2-million department budget and fundraising objectives, evaluates results and develops corrective strategies as needed.
Leads strategic initiatives through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
Plans and leads new programs/initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals are achieved.
Provides high-level leadership and support to Chapter's Development programs (approx. 65%)
Oversees a comprehensive Development program that secures the significant financial resources from foundations, corporations, or individuals within the state/country to support conservation goals in Arizona and globally.
Manages the Development staffing and culture (hiring, coaching/mentoring, training, performance, terminations; workload capacity, etc.).
Develops and implements a Development program strategy that is consistent with the Chapter's strategic plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field and 10+ years' fundraising experience at a high level.
Experience in closing 6-7 figure gifts.
Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
Experience in working closely with nonprofit boards, identifying, nominating, recruiting, orienting & onboarding new members.
Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts giving and solicitation and capital campaigns.
Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, actionable frameworks for team understanding.
Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.
If you have experience supervising a multidisciplinary team, closing major gifts, and working in a complex non-profit environment - look no further!
Apply today and find a career where you can find meaning and purpose.
Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience, including experience working at a senior level.
Extensive management experience including ability to motivate and coach, lead, set objectives and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team. Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
Proven success in asking for and closing major gifts and building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.
Superb communication and presentation skills.
Possesses relationship-building and business cultivation expertise.
Advanced understanding of best practices in fundraising and non-profit management.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Science background and experience helpful.
Prior experience working within a large complex institution or non-profit organization.

Nice to have

Possesses a working and effective understanding of the basics of charitable gift planning and knowledge of more advanced gift planning concepts a plus.

Compensation

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $157,000 - $180,000.
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.
Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges.
Develops and implements annual work plans and project management plans consistent with best practices for philanthropy and TNC's "Philanthropy by Design".

Company info

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.
Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC.

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