Development Program Associate, Global Markets at The Nature Conservancy in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION

United States

The location for this position is flexible where The Nature Conservancy has an established office within the United States, NYC preferred. Occasional in-office work as determined by department lead or manager

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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 Development Program Associate will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the Global Markets and Regional Strategic Development Team by co-developing, implementing, and project-managing a range of strategies to help engage a growing portfolio of donors in several international and U.S. geographies. They will help drive the Division-wide objective to expand and diversify our donor pipeline. They will coordinate and collaborate across more than a dozen out-the-door fundraisers, the research team, and Leadership. They will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities. The Development Program Associate will perform independent assessment of key program data, which may include donor or gift information. They must have advanced knowledge of the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications related to the resources. They will have substantial contact with stakeholders and may serve as a liaison with partners. The Development Program Associate will keep up to date on market trends and best practices to improve effectiveness. They will serve as a resource to teams and stakeholders to communicate internally and externally, and help other team members (fundraisers and Leadership) to leverage donor engagement opportunities in several geographies. They will help improve efficiencies on distributing information across teams. They will work on a variety of engagement strategies that may include coordinating events and roundtables, and on communications and presentation material, and coordinating with research. They may provide program information to prospects and draft routine correspondence and acknowledgements. They will use the Conservancy's donor database (BBCRM) to update donor information and interactions, produce reports, and track work that is being planned and done to discover, engage, and cultivate donors. The Development Program Associate may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team. Such duties may include, but are not limited to, training, developing documentation, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team.

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 a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and flexibility to manage a range of ongoing projects.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and collaboration skills and experience collating and presenting data in lists, updating information, and sharing it so it is useful to fundraisers. The ideal candidate can track a range of interactions and conversations over months to ensure follow through and provide resources to fundraisers and Leadership, including brief presentations. Some experience in helping to design and execute donor engagement initiatives is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our global team!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience generating reports and sorting and interpreting data and presenting it.
• Experience working across departments and functions, and within development and fundraising teams.
• Experience with current technology for project management and communications, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and BBCRM.
• Experience in writing updates and compelling briefs, editing for flow, readability and accuracy, and proofreading.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of prospect research, funder tracking, and/or project management.
• Experience and interest in conducting database and general research to identify prospects and prospect interests.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with multiple teams.
• Willingness to learn about research methods and strategies
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
• Ability to implement complex processes.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work independently with guidance from several senior positions.
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
• Experience coordinating projects and driving progress, leading without explicit authority.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Experience with database management.
• Interest in engaging donors and audiences.
• Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
• Understanding of basic accounting practices.

WHAT WE BRING

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.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $66,950 - $97,500 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 56516, 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.

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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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