Philanthropy Growth Lead, Major Gifts

The Nature Conservancy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks an experienced Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead multi-year gift strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will build and manage a portfolio, develop proposals, and guide regional fundraising efforts to support the 2030 goals.

Travel across Kentucky is expected as you collaborate with the philanthropy team, Board of Trustees, and external partners to secure gifts and steward donors, while daily work aligns with TNC's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience.
• Experience building long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
• Experience closing gifts of $25,000+.
• Experience managing multiple prospects and donors.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience or training in fundraising principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 donors and raise $500,000+ annually.
• Conduct 400 moves/interactions per fiscal year.
• Plan and implement donor engagement events.
• Develop personalized proposals and submit grants.
• Coordinate with Kentucky colleagues and Boards to advance goals.
• Travel within Kentucky for donor meetings.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Grant writing

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud donor database

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Kentucky seeks an experienced Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead multi-year gift strategies across corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You will build and manage a portfolio, develop proposals, and guide regional fundraising efforts to support the 2030 goals.

Travel across Kentucky is expected as you collaborate with the philanthropy team, Board of Trustees, and external partners to secure gifts and steward donors, while daily work aligns with TNC's