Posted in Government 7 days ago.
Type: Full Time
OFFICE LOCATION
Little Rock, AR, USA
#Li-Onsite
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
The Associate Director of Development (ADOD) reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the State Director, the Board of Trustees, the philanthropy team and program leaders to plan, implement, and coordinate effective annual and multiyear strategies to generate support for the critical conservation priorities of TNC, primarily from individuals, but also including private foundations and corporations. This position is responsible for in-person meetings in Little Rock and will involve travel throughout Arkansas.
The ADOD is responsible for managing a portfolio of qualified donors, prospecting for new donors, and building strong relationships between donors and TNC. They understand and apply complex principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks that support the Arkansas chapter as well as regional and global funding needs. They can discuss assets and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other noncash gifts, such as real estate.
The ADOD provides outstanding stewardship to donors and opportunities to increase future giving. They engage appropriate partners in the field and at TNC's Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues and/or concerns, and addressing questions as needed. They can describe TNC conservation priorities in detailed terms and confidently discuss planned giving opportunities. They will also use TNC's donor database, understand budgets, and develop proposals.
Do you love building relationships? Are you an authentic communicator and skilled listener? Do you enjoy telling stories about the wonders of our natural world and connecting people with meaningful opportunities to make a difference? Come join us! We're looking for an individual with fundraising experience to be part of our dedicated and dynamic team.
By joining the Arkansas chapter, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people. Our team consists of professionals who are leading the conservation efforts in our state and region on multiple fronts, expertly bringing strategy and action together. TNC is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
In Arkansas, TNC has conserved more than 320,000 acres of land and 30 river miles working with a diverse range of partners that includes state and federal agencies, landowners, businesses, and other non-profits. Our conservation priorities include protection of native habitats, healthy freshwater systems, resilient and connected forests, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation. We also manage a number of public-facing preserves designed to connect people with the natural world.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program.
Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,000 - $80,000 for annual base salary. 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. 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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
To apply for job ID 55602, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
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