Associate Director of Development

 

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

  

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes: 

·       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.

·       Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

  

With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to people and nature, working in wild places and in human-settled areas including cities. Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to pursue our vision of a world where people and nature thrive together, and building long-term relationships with communities and community organizations, government agencies, and commercial businesses. We create partnerships to apply nature-based solutions to both climate change and the meeting of human needs while conserving natural resources at a new scale.

 

 If you are interested in doing work you can believe in, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package, please visit http://www.careers.nature.org and search for job ID # 47687 in the keyword search. Applications must be made online. Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on July 19, 2019, to be considered.