Associate Director of Development

USA The Nature Conservancy; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Nature Conservancy in Ohio seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead multi-year donor strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual giving. You’ll build a portfolio of qualified donors, craft compelling asks, and coordinate with global and local teams.

Expect frequent travel, long hours, and active engagement with volunteers and networks to advance conservation funding. Preferred candidates will have fundraising or business development experience and a proven ability to

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop donor relationships across corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
• Build a portfolio of qualified donors and advance fundraising strategies.
• Travel frequently within Northeast Ohio and work long hours as needed.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

What We Can Achieve Together:

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.

We’re Looking for You:

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day! By joining our Ohio team, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. We’re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who wants to make a difference. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or