Senior Associate Director of Development (TNC-CO)

The Nature Conservatory; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Colorado is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts with major donors and a fast-paced team. This full-time role will directly manage a donor portfolio, drive a $2M+ annual fundraising goal, and guide staff toward a broader $10M–$20M team target under the Director of Philanthropy.

Strong relationship-building and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years related experience.
• Experience supervising staff and achieving goals.
• Proven ability to cultivate and close major gifts of $100k+.
• Experience building long-term relationships with major donors and corporations.
• Knowledge of campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving trends.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage donor portfolio and fundraising targets.
• Supervise fundraising staff.
• Ensure financial accountability and goal attainment.
• Plan and lead complex programs to meet department goals.
• Maintain compliance and protect reputational risk.
• Travel occasionally and work flexible hours.
• Collaborate with Director of Philanthropy and other teams.

Skills

Staff supervision

Donor relations

Major gifts

Planned giving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Associate Director of Development (TNC-CO)

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, we have protected 1 million acres and improved more than 1,000 river miles across our beautiful state. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Summary:

The Colorado Chapter is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as its full-time Senior Associate Director of Development. An individual with proven success in relational philanthropy and leadership, who works best in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being on the go and out with donors. This is a new position within The Nature Conservancy in Colorado that will provide strategic, inspired leadership to a team of out-the-door fundraising staff in addition to personally managing a small portfolio of donors and prospects. This individual will raise $2M or more annually while also managing members of the Colorado development team toward an annual team goal of $10M - $20M. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Associate Director of Development will directly engage with high net-worth donors and inspire a development team toward success.

Qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years related experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing goal achievement.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors and corporations.
• Track record of cultivating and closing major or planned gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience, coursework or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the area of campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.

Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a portfolio of up to 30 donors, including those with the capacity to give over $1M. Responsible for 60-90 moves annually, including 20-30 visits. Annual fundraising goal of $2M or more, along with a goal for planned gift notifications and new prospect qualifications.
• Supervise out-the-door fundraising staff.
• Financial accountability for setting and meeting personal and team fundraising targets, reliably projecting and evaluating results and developing corrective strategies as needed.
• Plan and lead collaborative and complex programs or initiatives that will ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Decisions may have program-wide impact, affect staff in non-program areas, and bind the organization financially or legally.
• Act independently and resolve complex issues within scope.
• Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive and emotionally charged information.
• Persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to diverse groups important to the organization’s overall prosperity.
• Minimize legal and reputational risk to the Conservancy and ensure compliance with all applicable external regulations, TNC policies, financial and ethical standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures and proficiently use Conservancy systems, including collaboration tools and constituent management databases.
• Travel occasionally and work flexible hours, including long hours and weekends as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.