Associate Director, Individual Giving

Ocean Conservancy • Washington, DC

401d • $95,693 - $95,693 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Individual Giving at Ocean Conservancy is a strategic fundraising role focused on mobilizing resources to support the organization's mission of ocean protection. The position involves developing and leading a moves management program targeting various donor levels, managing donor relationships, and ensuring alignment within the Individual Giving team and the broader Development department. The role is pivotal in driving significant fundraising growth and requires strong management skills and experience in donor engagement strategies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant equivalent work experience.
• At least five years of relevant development experience.
• Working knowledge of development principles and practices.
• Management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience managing complex calendars and projects.
• Ability to track and maintain multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think and act with a strategic perspective.
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge donor management system preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities and elevate issues to senior managers when necessary.
• Interest in managing staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing staff preferred.
• Authentic connection to the work and mission of Ocean Conservancy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute fundraising strategies to secure annual program fundraising goals ($10-12M+) and advance conservation impact.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Individual Giving team, including portfolio and prospect moves management systems.
• Create and manage systems to ensure team members meet deadlines and goals.
• Support management of donor portfolios for the Director, CDO, and CEO, ensuring annual goals are met.
• Develop high-level briefings for senior development staff in advance of meetings with major and principal gift level donors.
• Manage operational budgeting components of the Individual Giving program, including annual budget production and quarterly reports.
• Track and manage restricted and unrestricted gift reporting requirements in alignment with donor intent.
• Supervise the acknowledgment process for mid-level, major, and principal gift level donors.
• Maintain database integrity and produce lists and queries to support the individual giving team.
• Manage consultant relationships and contracted projects as needed.
• Support the Director of Individual Philanthropy on key projects as needed.
• Manage a calendar and portfolio of writing responsibilities for donor proposals and reports.
• Coordinate responses to major/principal donor inquiries with senior development leadership.
• Support production of individual giving materials and communications, including direct mail and emails.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, professional development, and evaluation efforts for team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility to work virtually and in-person.
• Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees