Major Gifts Director, Donor Strategy & Growth

The Nature Conservancy’s; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising and build relationships with donors. You will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and collaborate with a team to advance conservation priorities.

The role focuses on growing annual fundraising success, coordinating donor events, and upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 60–100 donors with the capacity to give over $250,000.
• Responsible for 80–125 visits. Annual fundraising goal of $1M with the expectation to grow over time. Additional goal for planned gifts.
• As necessary, support coordination of donor events.
• Act independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
• Financial responsibility includes working within a budget and meeting fundraising objectives.
• Manage assigned projects, coordinating the work of peers and setting deadlines.
• May manage or participate in complex or sensitive negotiations.
• May supervise support or administrative staff.
• Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups who are important to the organization’s overall prosperity.

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising and build relationships with donors. You will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and collaborate with a team to advance conservation priorities.

The role focuses on growing annual fundraising success, coordinating donor events, and upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance in philanthropy.