Development Lead: Major Gifts & Donor Strategy

The Nature Conservancy; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Associate Director of Development I (ADoD I) to lead multi-year fundraising strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will build a portfolio, nurture relationships, and develop effective donor asks to meet funding priorities.

The role requires frequent travel, collaboration with field staff and the Worldwide Office, and diligent use of our donor database.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related fundraising experience.
• 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.
• Training or coursework in fundraising principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year donor strategies and plans for gift prospects.
• Build a portfolio of qualified donors and develop relationships.
• Make direct asks to global and local priorities to meet funding needs.
• Use donor database and support proposal development.
• Travel frequently and work long, flexible hours.
• Coordinate with field staff and Worldwide Office for donor interactions.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelors + 5 yrs exp

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Associate Director of Development I (ADoD I) to lead multi-year fundraising strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will build a portfolio, nurture relationships, and develop effective donor asks to meet funding priorities.

The role requires frequent travel, collaboration with field staff and the Worldwide Office, and diligent use of our donor database.