Strategic Major Gifts Leader — Massachusetts

USA The Nature Conservancy; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts is seeking an Associate Director of Development to lead donor strategy, advance six and seven-figure gifts, and manage a high-value portfolio. You’ll collaborate across chapters, staff major donors, and build durable relationships with individuals, foundations, and institutions.

This full-time role is based in Massachusetts with hybrid options, requires travel regionally, and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.
• Proven ability to build and manage a six- and seven-figure donor pipeline.
• Experience cultivating high-net-worth individuals and complex gift plans.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage portfolio of 50–85 donors with capacity to give $100k+.
• Lead 40–75 visits and 150–250 moves annually.
• Achieve fundraising goals, including $2M+ annual target.

Skills

Six-figure gifts

Donor pipeline

HNW relationships

Portfolio management

Gift planning

Cross-functional

Fundraising principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts is seeking an Associate Director of Development to lead donor strategy, advance six and seven-figure gifts, and manage a high-value portfolio. You’ll collaborate across chapters, staff major donors, and build durable relationships with individuals, foundations, and institutions.

This full-time role is based in Massachusetts with hybrid options, requires travel regionally, and offers a competitive compensation package.