Donor Communications Manager, Florida

The Nature Conservancy•GEO / Remote - Florida, FL

6d•$75,000 - $91,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Florida Business Unit philanthropy team, the Donor Communications Manager develops and oversees a comprehensive communications strategy to support major and principal gift fundraising in Florida (prospects with capacity to give $100,000+ to TNC), including setting the vision and managing implementation of the plan. They develop materials that communicate a compelling case for donor support of Florida’s conservation goals as well as TNC’s broader global conservation vision. They manage donor communications staff and work collaboratively with philanthropy, finance, executive, and conservation staff in the FLBU, as well as staff across TNC, to develop communications strategies and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
Experience negotiating agreements.
Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Florida’s conservation landscape and current issues.
Experience with design software such as Adobe and Canva; some knowledge of graphic design.
Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Knowledge of current and evolving trends in communications, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Proficient in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy and plan for Florida supporting principal and major gift fundraising.
Development of content for campaigns, written solicitation materials, impact/grant reports, and other stewardship that is outcome based and supports TNC’s focus on flexible fundraising.
Translation of complex science and conservation into inspiring cases for donor support, integrating donor interests and motivations into the content produced.
Writing, editing, designing and overseeing production of donor communications that may include corporate, foundation, and individual proposals, stewardship and grant reports, campaign case and other campaign collateral, appeal and acknowledgement letters, speeches/scripts, annual statewide impact reports, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, event collateral, and other conservation updates.
Working with finance, conservation and philanthropy operations staff to develop budgets, ensure philanthropic requests align with conservation priorities, and ensure requests meet requirements to be recorded within TNC’s financial structure once received.
Managing corporate and foundation grant submission and reporting requirements.
Working with outside vendors providing writing, design, and printing/mail house services.
Working with Marketing to coordinate and complement efforts.
Managing administrative and/or professional staff.
Setting team goals and metrics to evaluate success.
Providing recommendations and targeted donor communications training for staff.
Treating all information in accordance with TNC’s privacy and security SOP.
Accountability for strategic goals related to functional area.
Acting independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed, exercising independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
Developing and implementing new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
Ensuring programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
Assisting with the development of a budget, working within a budget, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
Managing and implementing multiple projects, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability.
Supervising one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development.
Occasional travel, working long and flexible hours as needed.