Donor Communications Manager, Florida

USA The Nature Conservancy; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Florida's philanthropy team seeks a Donor Communications Manager to craft and oversee a statewide communications strategy that supports major and principal gift fundraising in Florida, including communicating TNC's conservation goals. You will translate complex science into compelling donor messages and coordinate with fundraisers and staff across FLBU and TNC globally.

You will manage donor communications staff, oversee production of proposals, reports, and campaign

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Florida communications strategy for major gifts.
• Translate science into donor-facing content and materials.
• Oversee production of donor communications including proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with philanthropy, finance, executive, and conservation staff in FLBU and globally.
• Write, edit, and design campaign collateral and impact updates.

Skills

Fundraising comms

Campaign strategy

Content writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Donor relations

Conservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together

As a member of the Florida Business Unit philanthropy team, the Donor Communications Manager develops and oversees a comprehensive communications strategy to support major and principal gift fundraising in Florida (prospects with capacity to give $100,000+ to TNC), including setting the vision and managing implementation of the plan. They develop materials that communicate a compelling case for donor support of Florida's conservation goals as well as TNC's broader global conservation vision. They manage donor communications staff and work collaboratively with philanthropy, finance, executive, and conservation staff in the FLBU, as well as staff across TNC, to develop communications strategies and materials.

Essential Functions

The Donor Communications Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy and plan for Florida supporting principal and major gift fundraising. They use knowledge of local, regional, and global conservation strategies, donor communication tools and technologies, and industry best practices to develop plans. They work with fundraisers on strategic marketing plans for Florida wealth markets. The Donor Communications Manager develops content for campaigns, written solicitation materials, impact/grant reports, and other stewardship that is outcome based and supports TNC's focus on flexible fundraising. They translate complex science and conservation into inspiring cases for donor support, integrating donor interests and motivations into the content they produce. They maintain knowledge of key issues in conservation and TNC fundraising priorities in Florida, the Southern Division, the North America Region, and globally. The Donor Communications Manager writes, edits, designs and oversees production of donor communications that may include corporate, foundation, and individual proposals, stewardship and grant reports, campaign case and other campaign collateral, appeal and acknowledgement letters, speeches/scripts, annual statewide impact reports, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, event collateral, and other conservation updates.

Responsibilities & Scope

Accountability for strategic goals related to functional area. Act independently and in supervisor's stead as needed, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems. Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally. Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information. Develop and implement new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved. Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. Financial responsibility includes assisting with the development of a budget, working within a budget, and negotiating and contracting with vendors. Manage and implement multiple projects, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability. May manage or participate in complex negotiations. May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development. Travel occasionally, work long and flexible hours as needed. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.

We’re Looking for You

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience managing and implementing multiple projects. Experience negotiating agreements. Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers. Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Florida's conservation landscape and current issues. Experience with design software such as Adobe and Canva; some knowledge of graphic design. Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Knowledge of current and evolving trends in communications, preferably in a non-profit environment. Proficient in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data. Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

Employment Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered \