Senior Donor Communications Officer

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Senior Donor Communications Officer is primarily responsible for leading the development of and producing communications materials to engage, solicit and steward individual, corporate and institutional donors with the capacity to give at the $5 million+ level. The Senior Donor Communications Officer helps achieve the strategic priorities of the Donor Communications Team in close cooperation with the Donor Relations Department. They support the Director as needed regarding strategy, project management and team outreach. They play a leadership role in developing and disseminating key organizational messages to the Donor Communications Team and among other teams and program staff. The Senior Donor Communications Officer works in close cooperation with any or all of the following: members of the Donor Relations Team, Global Development fundraisers, Global Priority managing directors and program staff, Marketing and Internal Communications staff, Executive Team members, Legal and Finance staff, individual donors and foundation program officers, contract writers and designers, vendors and others as needed. They provide advice, recommendations and training related to donor communications and stewardship. The Senior Donor Communications Officer may also be responsible for representing TNC amongst the Enduring Earth partner organizations and related donor communications initiatives. The Senior Donor Communications Officer maintains up-to-date, expert knowledge of donor communications tools and practices; applies that knowledge to the organization’s fundraising goals and acts as a resource for other team members. They are responsible for maintaining close relationships with leadership of closely aligned teams in Marketing, Communications and Conservation to ensure consistency of organizational messaging and materials and to foster greater organizational collaboration. They support Executive Team fundraising by maintaining close relationships with Global Priority Managing Directors and their associated teams, and ensuring these teams have the necessary materials, training and support as they engage with the organization’s top donors. This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. Please submit a cover letter along with your application. TNC is an organization where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re seeking a talented storyteller and communicator to develop compelling content that inspires donors and connects them more deeply to our mission. In this role, you will lead donor communications for one of TNC’s global priorities—writing persuasive proposals and impact reports, shaping strategic messaging, and developing materials that help fundraisers engage principal-gift–level donors. Success requires collaboration, creativity, and the ability to navigate a complex, global organization. Join TNC and apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience analyzing and interpreting complex information or data and translating it into compelling content.
Experience negotiating complex agreements and/or partnerships.
Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field.
Experience working with teams across global organizations.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.

Responsibilities

leading the development of and producing communications materials to engage, solicit and steward individual, corporate and institutional donors with the capacity to give at the $5 million+ level
achieving the strategic priorities of the Donor Communications Team in close cooperation with the Donor Relations Department
supporting the Director as needed regarding strategy, project management and team outreach
playing a leadership role in developing and disseminating key organizational messages to the Donor Communications Team and among other teams and program staff
working in close cooperation with members of the Donor Relations Team, Global Development fundraisers, Global Priority managing directors and program staff, Marketing and Internal Communications staff, Executive Team members, Legal and Finance staff, individual donors and foundation program officers, contract writers and designers, vendors and others as needed
providing advice, recommendations and training related to donor communications and stewardship
representing TNC amongst the Enduring Earth partner organizations and related donor communications initiatives
maintaining up-to-date, expert knowledge of donor communications tools and practices; applies that knowledge to the organization’s fundraising goals and acts as a resource for other team members
maintaining close relationships with leadership of closely aligned teams in Marketing, Communications and Conservation to ensure consistency of organizational messaging and materials and to foster greater organizational collaboration
supporting Executive Team fundraising by maintaining close relationships with Global Priority Managing Directors and their associated teams, and ensuring these teams have the necessary materials, training and support as they engage with the organization’s top donors