Associate Director of Development

The Nature Conservancy•GEO / Remote - Ohio, OH

1d•$81,440 - $86,530•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Development works closely with the development team to implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors. The Associate Director of Development is responsible for building a portfolio of qualified donors and developing relationships. They understand and apply the principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. They listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. The Associate Director of Development provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve appropriate partners in the field and staff at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns, and direct questions as appropriate. They can feature the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms. They may be responsible for volunteer engagement within formal and/or informal networks. The Associate Director of Development will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database and may participate in the development of proposals. They will travel frequently and on short notice, work long and flexible hours as needed. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. This role requires weekly travel throughout Northeast Ohio. Preferred candidates will be based in the Cleveland or Akron metro area or within a reasonable driving distance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.
Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.
Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition plans.
Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.
Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements.
Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates located in the Cleveland or Akron metro of Northeast Ohio.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Knowledge of current trends in the charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects.
Build a portfolio of qualified donors and develop relationships.
Apply the principles of developing donor strategies.
Make direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs.
Identify opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands.
Provide opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving.
Involve appropriate partners in the field and staff at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns, and direct questions as appropriate.
Feature the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms.
Engage volunteers within formal and/or informal networks.
Use the Conservancy’s donor database.
Participate in the development of proposals.