Associate Director, Trustee Engagement & Gift Planning

The Nature Conservancy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking an Associate Director of Gift Planning Trustee Engagement to lead the Trustee Legacy Ambassador program and support Gift Planning fundraising goals across chapters. This role develops resources for program implementation and launches new initiatives to advance the program.

For 2020, the incumbent also serves as liaison to the Gift Planning Committee and collaborates with chapter staff, the Executive Director of Gift Planning, and donor teams to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors or volunteers.
• Experience leading and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience working with teams across a matrixed organization.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.
• Supervisory experience including setting objectives and managing performance, including conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Act independently, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
• Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Design and manage multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
• Design and plan new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for compliance.
• Financial responsibilities include budget planning and assisting with monitoring and administration of a budget.
• Manage team accountability for strategic goals related to functional area.
• May direct or participate in negotiations for complex or sensitive agreements.
• Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulation.
• Supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development.
• Travel frequently and on short notice, work long or flexible hours as needed.
• Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by directives of superiors.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Matrix leadership

Negotiation

Technology proficiency

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years exp

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking an Associate Director of Gift Planning Trustee Engagement to lead the Trustee Legacy Ambassador program and support Gift Planning fundraising goals across chapters. This role develops resources for program implementation and launches new initiatives to advance the program.

For 2020, the incumbent also serves as liaison to the Gift Planning Committee and collaborates with chapter staff, the Executive Director of Gift Planning, and donor teams to align