Development Lead, Major Gifts & Donor Strategy

The 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 and manage a donor portfolio, develop strategies, and directly solicit gifts to meet funding needs. The role involves frequent travel and collaboration with field teams and the Worldwide Office to advance conservation priorities.

Candidates should have fundraising or business development experience and the ability to engage donors across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience building long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
• Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000+.
• Experience managing multiple prospects and donors.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Fundraising principles training or coursework.
• Preference for Cleveland or Akron metro candidates.
• Multilingual and cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Ability to match donor interests with Conservancy goals.
• Educate donors on giving vehicles and educate fundraising options.
• Develop fundraising plans with cultivation, solicitation and recognition.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of qualified donors.
• Develop donor strategies and direct asks to meet funding needs.
• Travel frequently to engage global and local priorities.
• Coordinate with field and Worldwide Office staff.

Skills

Donor relationship building

Fundraising knowledge

Major gifts asks

Prospect management

Cross-functional teamwork

Fundraising principles training

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Associate Director of Development to build and manage a donor portfolio, develop strategies, and directly solicit gifts to meet funding needs. The role involves frequent travel and collaboration with field teams and the Worldwide Office to advance conservation priorities.

Candidates should have fundraising or business development experience and the ability to engage donors across multiple regions.