Associate Dir Development III at The Nature Conservancy in Portland, Oregon

Posted in Government about 22 hours ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION

Portland, Oregon , USA

OR201



WHO WE ARE

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."



WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Associate Director of Philanthropy III (ADoP III) develops, implements, and manages effective multi-year strategies and plans for the cultivation and solicitation of planned and major gift prospects, including corporations, foundation and institutions, with an emphasis on individual donors.

The Associate Director of Philanthropy III is responsible for achieving aspirational annual fundraising goals, making direct asks to fund high-impact work at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on raising flexible funds for TNC's priorities at a global, divisional and state level. They support chapter leadership, especially the state director, in undertaking strategic donor engagement. They partner with trustees on personal giving, inspiring peers, and activating personal networks on behalf of the organization. They understand and apply complex principles of developing donor strategies with a portfolio of new and current donors and prospects for major, planned and blended gifts, engaging both longtime donors and previously unaffiliated donors. This includes understanding common avenues for charitable giving, particularly tax-advantaged strategies, private foundations, operating foundations and Donor Advised Funds and are proficient at discussing charitable options with donors. Successful donor engagement requires discussing assets proficiently and listening for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash and planned gifts, incorporating these opportunities in donor proposals to donors as appropriate. They adeptly represent the local, divisional and global priorities of the Conservancy, exemplify the values of the organization, and continually build on their skills, knowledge and cultural competence. Collaboration with finance and conservation staff is foundational to this role along with understanding of organizational budgets and application of this knowledge to build donor communication strategies and proposal budgets. Additional foundational collaborations include building internal relationships and partnerships across chapters and programs and seeking out opportunities to mentor and be mentored by colleagues. They use the Conservancy's donor database conscientiously to plan solicitation strategies and to document and manage relationships.



WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in contributing to the achievements of a multi-disciplinary team and making direct, aspirational asks of donors.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience with fundraising practices, managing relationships, and evolving trends in charitable giving. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!



WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience.
  • Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with major individual donors.
  • Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $100,000 or more, including planned gifts.
  • Experience determining an individual's interests, capacity and potential for helping a nonprofit organization meet its goals, and persuasively connecting those interests with mission-driven work.
  • Experience managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors, and designing and implementing fundraising strategies, including cultivation, solicitation and recognition.

  • Experience educating and informing prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and civic leaders.



WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.



ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including; health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, accrued paid time off (including annual, personal, and sick leave), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Learn more about our benefits at nature.org/careers. We're proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellness, and flexibility needs of the people we employ.



AUTO SAFETY POLICY

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.



SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $125,280-133,110 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.



APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56426, 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.

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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