Development Lead: Major Gifts & Donor Strategy

Nature Conservancy; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Associate Director of Development to build a portfolio of qualified donors and develop long-term strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will coordinate multi-year plans, collaborate with global and local teams, and travel frequently to meet fundraising goals.

Success requires experience in fundraising, closing gifts of $25,000+, and strong relationship management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of qualified donors.
• Develop donor strategies and multi-year plans.
• Make direct asks to meet funding needs.
• Travel frequently and coordinate with field and Worldwide Office teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor relations

Gifting asks

Prospect management

Cross-functional teamwork

Fundraising principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Associate Director of Development to build a portfolio of qualified donors and develop long-term strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will coordinate multi-year plans, collaborate with global and local teams, and travel frequently to meet fundraising goals.

Success requires experience in fundraising, closing gifts of $25,000+, and strong relationship management.