Indiana, Associate Director of Development

The Nature Conservancy; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Associate Director of Development at The Nature Conservancy will implement and coordinate multi-year strategies for gift prospects across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. The role focuses on building a portfolio, developing donor strategies, and fostering lasting relationships to support Indiana programs.

Based at a Fort Wayne home office (preferred) or our Indianapolis office, the ADoD will engage donors through meetings, presentations, events, and field trips, and will

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects (corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors).
• Build and manage a portfolio of qualified donors and develop donor strategies.
• Engage donors through meetings, presentations, events, and field trips; make direct asks for Indiana priorities.

Job description

Indiana, Associate Director of Development

Posted on October 12, 2023

The Nature Conservancy

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff, or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Indiana Associate Director of Development (ADoD) will implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors. The ADoD will build a portfolio of qualified donors, develop strong donor strategies, and build lasting donor relationships. They will effectively communicate the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms and engage donors through a variety of methods, such as meetings, presentations, events, and field trips. The ADoD will be responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet the funding needs of the Indiana Chapter and other Conservancy programs; and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. They will use the Conservancy’s donor database, develop donor proposals, and involve appropriate partners and staff, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues, or concerns, as appropriate.

The ADoD will manage a portfolio of 75 - 125 donors, including donors with the capacity to give over $100,000 once the portfolio is developed.

This is a full-time position based at a home office in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area (preferred) or our Indianapolis, Indiana office. The starting pay range for this position is generally within $68,400 - $80,700 annually, based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, experience, and internal equity.