Location: Riverhead,NY, USA
Full Job DescriptionOFFICE LOCATIONRiverhead,New York, USAHamptons, New York, USA#LI-HYBRIDWHO WE AREThe 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 TOGETHERThe ADoD will identify and engage new individual prospective donors who are currently affiliated and unaffiliated with TNC and seek to motivate them to invest in TNC's conservation mission. They will develop qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of donors interested in supporting TNC's conservation efforts from a local to global perspective in collaboration with TNC's executive, conservation and fundraising leadership and with TNC's network of committed volunteer leaders, donors, partners and friends. The donors managed by the ADoD will require sophisticated relationship management, a high degree of knowledge of assets and ownership structures, and an expert understanding of the factors influencing philanthropic giving. They will focus on long-range strategic priorities and be responsible for donor strategy and proposal development, working with conservation and development staff, as well as donors, to create transformational giving opportunities.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUThe Nature Conservancy is seeking an Associate Director of Development II who's passionate about the environment and fundraising to help convey TNC's mission to diverse groups. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with experience working with the philanthropic community on the East End of Long Island and New York City. You would be part of a team of philanthropy and development professionals cultivating relationships and gifts with our amazing donors. Come join us! The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree and 6 years related experience or an equivalent combination.Experience in cultivating and ultimately stewarding the development of a pipeline of new donors.Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors and corporations.Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $50,000 or more.Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.Experience working proactively and independently while seamlessly communicating with a team of colleagues across multiple time zones.Experience maintaining confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.Ability to travel when necessary.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to design and implement fundraising strategies, including cultivation, solicitation and recognition strategies.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.Attention to detail.Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.Advanced knowledge of complex charitable gift planning.Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.Proven ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.WHAT WE BRINGSince 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 INFORMATIONThe starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $117,000- $125,000 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 NOWTo apply for job ID 55906, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact ...@tnc.org.Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.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.Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!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 ...@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.Minimum Salary: 55,088 Maximum Salary: 55,088 Salary Unit: Yearly