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The Organization

ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s largest conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 70 countries and all 50 United States. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity, therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

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Position Overview

SUMMARY

The Virginia Director of Philanthropy (DOP) leads a comprehensive, best-in-class development program that secures significant philanthropic resources from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support The Nature Conservancy’s priorities in Virginia and around the world. They must be a proven strategic leader, a successful major and principal gifts fundraiser, and have successful experience in program management and in designing and executing complex donor strategies. The DOP is responsible for all fundraising, which may include multi-year fundraising campaigns, planned giving, major and principal (7-figure) gift fundraising, donor prospecting and research, stewardship, and assisting in recruiting board members. The DOP recruits, develops, and inspires a staff of high-performing philanthropy professionals, works closely with the Virginia Board of Trustees and other volunteer leaders, and builds a culture of philanthropy throughout the Virginia Chapter. This person will also successfully manage a small portfolio of high-level donors and prospects.

The DOP will build on the Virginia Chapter’s significant contributions to the Conservancy’s domestic and global priorities. To that end, the DOP must be motivated to learn and able to work in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and partners including conservation experts, philanthropy staff, donors and volunteers across a dispersed and complex organization to integrate philanthropy with sophisticated conservation and policy initiatives. The DOP is a member of the Virginia Chapter Leadership Team and plays a significant role in building the Chapter as a hub of conservation innovation and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Director of Philanthropy is charged with:

• Management responsibility for a 13-person philanthropy team, which encompasses major and principal gift functions, planned giving, stewardship, operational and support functions, and the responsibility to implement an ambitious strategic fundraising initiative as part of the current global campaign.
•  Leading Chapter philanthropy efforts to develop the capability to fundraise in excess of $10 million annually in outright gifts and pledges in support of The Nature Conservancy’s Virginia chapter as well as regional and global conservation priorities.
• Executing the current 5-year, $80M comprehensive campaign for Virginia and global priorities, currently entering year 3 at 47% of goal (as of December 2017).
• Working closely with the State Director, the Virginia Leadership Team, the Virginia Board Chair and Philanthropy/ Campaign Committee Co-Chairs to strengthen and engage the Board of Trustees in fundraising, trustee recruitment, and board management.
• Serving on the Virginia Leadership Team and contributing to the overall strategy and direction of the Chapter. This includes working with the Leadership Team to develop a chapter-wide Culture of Philanthropy and achieving fundraising goals for which the DOP is accountable.
• Leading, inspiring, and managing the Virginia Philanthropy Team to build long-term relationships and achieve team goals by:
  • Establishing and achieving fundraising objectives, evaluating results and developing effective strategies as needed.
  •  Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing philanthropy staff and nurturing effective team collaboration.
• Actively fostering deep collaboration within the Chapter, with the Worldwide Office and other Conservancy programs, with external partners as necessary, and with trustees and donors to achieve Conservancy goals.

To achieve these objectives, the DOP works with Virginia senior staff and philanthropy staff to develop and communicate a philanthropy vision and multi-year fundraising goals and is accountable to achieve these goals. The DOP encourages collaborative state and organization-wide philanthropy efforts and communicates a broad vision focused on highest return activities aimed at achieving long-range strategic priorities that advance the Conservancy’s global mission.

The DOP plays a leadership role in motivating and coordinating the multi-disciplinary Virginia staff and volunteer leaders in collaborative fundraising efforts, including major and principal gift donor strategy development, cultivation, and solicitation. The DOP directly manages a select group of principal and major donor prospects.  The DOP understands and complies with all Conservancy gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Level of Position: The DOP is an executive leadership position for the Virginia Chapter, with significant strategic, management, and financial responsibilities.

·  Lead, inspire, and develop a team of 13 staff, with direct supervision of 6 direct reports. The DOP is also responsible for recruiting and retaining staff, establishing a clear direction, inspiring “stretch” objectives, and providing opportunities for training and professional development.

·  Direct an ambitious and comprehensive fundraising campaign, including oversight of the volunteer Philanthropy and Marketing / Campaign Committee to ensure Board participation in achieving campaign goals.

·  Demonstrate the ability to make sound strategic decisions which may affect the public image of The Nature Conservancy, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally.

Within the scope of the position, the DOP will:

·  Conceive, design, and direct high-level and interdepartmental projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability.

·  Conceive, design, and lead strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short- and long-term objectives.

·  Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements.

·  Ensure that the philanthropy program meets commitments and is managed for ethical compliance with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.

·  Exercise leadership in strategic and tactical manners, work with fellow leaders to establish and evaluate policies and/or long-term programs.

·  Oversee financial management of the philanthropy program; set budget and fundraising objectives, analyze and report results, and take corrective actions.

·  Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive information.

Work Environment and Schedule

·  Travel as needed (up to 40%) and on short notice occasionally. May require working extended and/or varied work hours, including on weekends.

·  Work is generally performed in a professional office environment and involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In your resume and cover letter, please address how you meet the following minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including 3 years working at a senior level.

·  Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with high net worth constituents such as individual major donors, private foundations, and corporations.

·  Track record of cultivating and closing major or planned gifts of $1,000,000 or more.

·  Experience recruiting, training, and engaging board members and other volunteer leaders and ensuring that they are well prepared to engage in effective fundraising efforts.

·  Experience working with trustees and/or volunteer committees to drive philanthropic efforts.

·  Experience building and successfully executing fundraising plans for a program or an organization.

·  Supervisory and management experience in the context of a large multidisciplinary department, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·  Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.

·  Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of non-profit fundraising.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·  Master’s degree and 12+ years related experience, including 5+ years working at a senior level preferred.

·  Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·  Effective communication skills via presentations, conversations, and documents.

·  Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.

·  Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate colleagues, donors, and volunteers.

·  Experience supervising a major and principal gifts program.

·  Experience overseeing a philanthropic campaign with an overall goal greater than $25 million.

·  Experience fundraising for multiple strategies or programs that are deployed at a local, regional, and global scale.

·  Expert understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

·  Experience in managing a geographically dispersed team.

The Organization

The Y & H Soda Foundation is a private family foundation based in Moraga, California whose mission is to support nonprofit and Catholic organizations committed to the full participation and prosperity of low-income individuals and families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.  The Foundation has three primary funding priorities: Family Economic Success (improving the economic security of low-income people through employment and job training, asset building, and community economic development); Grassroots Community Organizing (lifting up the voices and strengthening the leadership of low-income community members to participate in the public policy discussions that affect their lives and communities); and Immigration Legal Services (helping eligible community members adjust their legal status so they can participate more fully in community life).  The Foundation will distribute $5 million in total grants in 2018; approximately $2.5 million in the Family Economic Success portfolio.

Position Overview

Position Responsibilities:

·       Solicit and review grant proposals. Conduct thorough due diligence and assessment of requests, including site visits when appropriate.

·       Analyze financial statements and determine financial health of applicant organizations.

·       Prepare written proposal summaries and make oral presentations to the Board of Directors, including funding recommendations.

·       Monitor progress of grantees to assist in their success in achieving key objectives. Serve as primary contact in negotiating and resolving issues for the grantees.

·       Under the supervision of the CEO, develop collaborative projects in cooperation with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other funders where the project has a shared interest with the Foundation’s mission and programmatic priorities.

·       Initiate community outreach and serve as a liaison between the Foundation and grant seekers.

·       Provide coaching, support, and technical assistance to grantees, as needed.

·       Participate as an active member of the Program team, providing collegial support to other team members and collaborating in cross-program area projects and initiatives.

·       Stay up to date on issues and trends in workforce development and asset building, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.  Maintain a working knowledge and professional working relationships in the Family Economic Success program area.

·       Assess changing community needs that pertain to the Foundation’s grants program, and prepare periodic policy issue reports for presentation to and discussion with the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

·       Represent the Foundation in relevant local funder collaboratives, including Bay Area Workforce Funders Collaborative and Bay Area Asset Funders Network.

·       Represent the Foundation on external committees, panels, and affinity groups, as needed, and remain professionally linked with other local and national developments in the economic security field.

Education and Experience:

·       A Bachelor’s degree is required.  An advanced degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.  A minimum of ten years of professional experience as a practitioner and/or grantmaker in the field of economic security is required.

·       A strong knowledge of economic security strategies and practice is required.

·       Knowledge of workforce and asset building programs and efforts in Alameda and Contra Costa (both nonprofit and public); recent practitioner or grantmaking experience in the East Bay is strongly preferred.

·       Knowledge of “best practice” strategies and strong local practitioners in workforce development, job creation, microenterprise, and asset building.

·       Knowledge of national, state, and local public policy issues and opportunities related to Family Economic Success strategies.

·       Familiarity with public sector workforce development system and funding streams, including public benefits, WIOA, community college system.

·       Familiarity with community economic development models and principles.

·       Knowledge of theories and research on root causes of poverty and poverty alleviation strategies.

·       Experience in nonprofit capacity building; including organizational development, program design, leadership development, and fund development.

·       Experience with program evaluation and knowledge of effective approaches for assessing grantee performance and grantmaking impact.

·       Knowledge of racial equity concepts and practices and commitment to racial justice.

·       Demonstrated leadership in bringing diverse constituents together to achieve a common agenda.

·       Experience that demonstrates the ability to conceptualize, administer, evaluate, and communicate with Family Economic Success programs is essential. Candidates must be interdisciplinary thinkers and knowledgeable of the complex issues and factors that produce and shape poverty in the East Bay.

Desired Skills:

·       Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent written communications skills; ability to adapt writing to different audiences.

·       Excellent verbal skills including public speaking and presentation skills.

·       Facilitation skills, including knowledge of group process, consensus building, and team-building strategies.

·       Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and communities.

·       Strong diplomatic skills and cultural fluency: ability to effectively and comfortably represent the Foundation across a wide variety of settings from grassroots neighborhood meetings to corporate boardrooms.

·       Appreciation of the power dynamics that shape grantmaking relationships and a commitment to building trust, two-way accountability, and mutual respect with grantees.

·       Strong knowledge, expertise and experience working and partnering with nonprofits, government, and business sectors, ideally in the East Bay.

·       Ability to take both the leader and follower roles as the situation requires.

·       High integrity, honesty, and a commitment to quality.

·       Strong emotional intelligence.

·       Flexibility, adaptability, comfort with ambiguity.

·       Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task, track multiple projects, meet deadlines and set priorities.

·       Ability to work independently, and with others in a small, collaborative staff environment with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.

·       Ability to read and effectively analyze nonprofit financial reports and budgets.

·       Computer Literacy: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

·       Experience with database management software; Salesforce a plus.

·       A demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic equity and a sincere dedication to the mission of the Y & H Soda Foundation and an alignment with our organizational values.

How To Apply

Compensation:

The Foundation provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and retirement benefits.

How to apply:

Please send your resume and a short cover letter about your interest in the role to: program-assistant@yhsodafoundation.org.  Please use “Program Officer Application” as the subject line.  Although all applications will be considered, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries.  The application deadline is Thursday, February 15, 2018; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

The Y & H Soda Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and our organizational policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. 

www.yhsodafoundation.org

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We are a values-based organization committed to producing lasting results for nature and people around the globe. We have dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 69 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be!

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership

and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create

an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military,

 protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Join one of the most successful and sophisticated gift planning programs in the country as a Gift Planning Officer in our Development department. The Gift Planning Officer contributes to a comprehensive program to secure significant financial resources from individuals primarily through bequests and charitable gift annuities that have enabled the protection of more than 100 million acres of land as well as cutting-edge scientific research, collaborations with indigenous communities and diverse constituencies, and most recently solving global challenges such as climate change. Annually, we raise approximately $100 million in deferred and complex gifts, including charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of real estate, and donor advised funds.

TNC is seeking a professional with 5+ years gift planning experience and demonstrated skills closing bequest and life income gifts. She/he will directly responsible for persuasively conveying the mission of TNC to diverse groups over the phone, and responsible for 200 – 250 closed planned gifts and bequest notifications annually, and 1,000 – 1,500 donor interactions. The Gift Planning Officer will report to the Director of Bequests & Annuities and will be based at our fabulous headquarters in Arlington, VA—directly in front of the Ballston stop on Metro’s Orange Line.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·         Experience, coursework or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

·         Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.

·         Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more.

·         Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·         Experience working with diverse cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning and current trends in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.

·         Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements.

·         Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross cultural experience are appreciated.

How To Apply

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more about our organization. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 46109 by 11:59pm ET on February 13, 2018.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 70 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Overview

The Maryland/DC Director of Philanthropy (DOP) leads a comprehensive, top-in-class development program that secures significant philanthropic resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support The Nature Conservancy’s priorities in Maryland/DC, in North America and around the world. They must be a proven strong and inspiring leader, a successful major and principal gifts fundraiser with skill in designing and executing complex donor strategies, and experienced in program management. The DOP oversees all major gifts functions, which includes managing multi-year fundraising campaigns, board recruitment and development, planned giving, major- and principal- gift fundraising, donor prospecting and research, and stewardship. The DOP recruits, develops, and inspires a staff of high-performing philanthropy professionals, works closely with the Maryland/DC Board of Trustees and other volunteer leaders, and builds a culture of philanthropy throughout the Maryland/DC Chapter.

SUMMARY

The Maryland/DC Director of Philanthropy (DOP) leads a comprehensive, top-in-class development program that secures significant philanthropic resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support The Nature Conservancy’s priorities in Maryland/DC, in North America and around the world. They must be a proven strong and inspiring leader, a successful major and principal gifts fundraiser with skill in designing and executing complex donor strategies, and experienced in program management. The DOP oversees all major gifts functions, which includes managing multi-year fundraising campaigns, board recruitment and development, planned giving, major- and principal- gift fundraising, donor prospecting and research, and stewardship. The DOP recruits, develops, and inspires a staff of high-performing philanthropy professionals, works closely with the Maryland/DC Board of Trustees and other volunteer leaders, and builds a culture of philanthropy throughout the Maryland/DC Chapter.

The DOP will build on the Maryland/DC Chapter’s significant contributions to the Conservancy’s domestic and global priorities. To that end, the DOP must be motivated to learn and able to work in collaboration with conservation experts, philanthropy staff organization-wide, donors and volunteers across a dispersed and complex organization to integrate philanthropy with sophisticated conservation and policy initiatives. The DOP is a member of the Maryland/DC Executive Team, responsible for bringing donor perspective to organizational decisions, and plays a leadership role in building the Chapter’s role as a hub of conservation innovation and success with a strategic focus on clean water and climate resiliency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Director of Philanthropy is charged with:

·         Managing a 6-person philanthropy team, which encompasses major and principal gift functions, planned giving, loyal donors, philanthropy operational and support.

·         Leading Chapter philanthropy efforts to fundraise in excess of $4.0 million annually in outright private gifts and pledges in support of The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC chapter’s overall $6.5 annual budget as well as regional and global conservation priorities.

·         Executing a 5-year, $30-50M comprehensive campaign for Maryland/DC and global priorities, currently in planning and soon to be launched.

·         Working closely with the State Director, the Executive Team, the Maryland/DC Board Chair and Campaign Planning Committee Chair to strengthen and engage the Board of Trustees in fundraising, trustee recruitment and board management.

·         Serving on the Maryland/DC Executive Team to develop fundraising goals for the Chapter, for which the DOP is accountable, and contributing to the overall strategy and direction of the Chapter.

·         Leading, inspiring, and managing the Maryland/DC Philanthropy Team to achieve relationship-building and funding objectives:

§  Sets and meets fundraising objectives, evaluates results, and develops effective strategies as needed.

§  Recruits, develops, coaches and retains high-performing philanthropy staff and nurtures effective team collaboration.

·         Actively fostering a deep collaboration within the Chapter, with Worldwide Office and other Conservancy programs, and with trustees and donors to achieve Conservancy goals.

·         Successfully and strategically managing a select portfolio of up to 25 donors aimed at securing 7- and 8-figure gifts; orchestrating the work of staff and leadership to maximize these key relationships for the long term.

To achieve these objectives, the DOP works with Maryland/DC senior staff and philanthropy staff to develop and communicate a philanthropy vision and multi-year fundraising goals, and is accountable to achieve these goals. They encourage collaborative state and organization-wide philanthropy efforts, communicate a broad vision and focus on highest return activities aimed at achieving long-range strategic priorities that advance the Conservancy’s global mission.

The DOP plays a leadership role in motivating and coordinating the multi-disciplinary Maryland/DC staff and volunteer leaders in collaborative fundraising efforts, including major and principal gift donor strategy development, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. They are directly responsible for managing a select group of principal and major donor prospects.  The DOP understands and complies with all Conservancy gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals.

RESPONSIBILITES & SCOPE

Level of Position: The DOP is an executive leadership position for the Maryland/DC Chapter, with significant strategic, management and financial responsibilities.

·  Lead, supervise, inspire and develop a team of 6 administrative, professional, and volunteer staff, with responsibility including recruitment, retaining, training, professional development, establishing clear direction, and inspiring “stretch” objectives.

·  Direct an ambitious and comprehensive fundraising campaign, including oversight of the volunteer Campaign Planning Committee to ensure Board participation in campaign goals.

·  Implement strategic decisions that may affect public image, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally.

Within the scope of the position, the DOP will:

·  Conceive, design and direct high-level and interdepartmental projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability.

·  Build and lead strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.

·  Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.

·  Ensure functional program meets commitments and is managed for ethical compliance with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.

·  Exercise leadership in strategic and tactical manners, work with fellow leaders to establish and evaluate policies and/or long-term programs.

·  Help to coordinate the financial management and planning for the chapter; set budget and fundraising objectives, analyze and report results, and take corrective actions.

·  Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive information.

·  Understand and passionately support the chapter and organization’s conservation mission and be able to clearly articulate the organization’s goals, strategies and outcomes.

Work Environment and Schedule

·  Travel as needed (up to 20%) and on short notice occasionally. May require working extended and/or varied work hours, including on weekends.

·  Work is generally performed in a professional office environment and involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In your resume and cover letter, please address how you meet the following minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including experience working at a senior level.

·  Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with high net worth constituents such as individual major donors, private foundations and corporations.

·  Track record of cultivating and closing major or planned gifts of $1,000,000 or more.

·  Experience working with trustees and/or volunteer committees to drive philanthropic efforts.

·  Experience building and successfully executing fundraising plans for a program or an organization.

·  Management experience of a large multidisciplinary department, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

·  Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·  Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·  Master’s degree and 12+ years related experience, including 5+ years working at a senior level preferred.

·  Experience recruiting, training and engaging board members and other volunteer leaders and ensuring that they are well prepared to engage in effective fundraising efforts.

·  Effectively communicate via presentations, conversations, and documents.

·  Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of campaigns, major gifts and planned giving. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification desirable.

·  Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate colleagues, donors and volunteers.

·  Experience overseeing a philanthropic campaign with an overall goal greater than $10 million.

·  Experience fundraising for multiple strategies or programs that are deployed at a local, regional and global scale.

·  Expert understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

·  Experience in managing a geographically dispersed team.

How To Apply

Visit www.nature.org/careers and apply online with cover letter and resume to job #46126 or apply directly here.  All resumes and required cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system.  The application deadline is Monday, February 19, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST.  If you experience technical problems with the site or application process, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include the job opening ID.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

The Organization

Founded by the late Margaret A. Cargill, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) supports efforts to enhance quality of life and prevent and relieve suffering of children, families, and seniors; preserve and promote the environment and the arts; and encourage the humane treatment of animals. MACP actively partners with capable organizations to make a lasting difference for individuals and communities, with particular attention paid to overlooked causes. With $6.8 billion in assets, MACP is among the top ten grantmakers in the United States. In 2016, MACP’s national and international grantmaking efforts consisted of 375 grants, totaling more than $260 million.

Position Overview

As MACP undergoes transformational change through the implementation of an organization-wide grantmaking strategy, MACP now seeks applications and nominations to fill the newly created position of Director, Program Operations. The Director will work collaboratively across program, evaluation, finance and legal functional teams to ensure excellence, efficiency, and consistency in the operational management of program activities in support of strategically aligned grantmaking that maximizes impact.

Reporting to the Managing Program Director, who oversees the Quality of Life domain and Program Operations, the Director will lead the cross-functional management of an efficient grantmaking process. As a member of the Program Leadership Team, s/he will support MACP-wide goals that model the values-based culture, content, and philanthropic expertise MACP represents to employees and grantees, and will provide effective leadership for staff, including: training and staff development, assigning and directing work, and appraising performance. The Director will work closely with program leadership and the finance team to ensure an effective budgetary process across the Programs, and develop systems to track distributions and inform decision making regarding domain strategy and grantmaking.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader, manager, and influencer with extensive experience in operational management, preferably in settings that include strategic grantmaking and/or a complex nonprofit.  S/he will demonstrate knowledge of grants processes and related financial and compliance matters and an understanding of online systems that support grantmaking workflows. The Director will be a dynamic, engaging, and approachable manager and colleague with effective interpersonal and relational skills, including a demonstrated ability to work successfully across complex, matrixed teams and with roles at multiple levels.  Experience leading teams through organizational change is essential.

How To Apply

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies has retained the services of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group in this recruitment. For a full position description, please visit: http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/job/macp-dpo

Applications, including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume (in Word format) should be sent to: MACP-DPO@nonprofitprofessionals.com.

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

West End Residences Job Description: Executive Director – Chief Executive Officer (ED-CEO) 

 Reports To: Board of Directors

Organization Description:

Founded in 1989, West End Residences HDFC, Inc.’s mission is to provide safe and supportive transitional and permanent housing together with comprehensive services that assist and empower homeless and formerly homeless youth, families, and older adults to live full and productive lives. Currently, the Intergenerational Residence provides temporary housing and support services to homeless young mothers and their children and permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless and low-income older adults in New York City. Two True Colors Residences provide permanent, supportive housing for formerly homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in New York City, the first of their kind. West End Residences is a 501(c) 3 organization with 60 full-time staff and a budget of $3.7M. For more information, please visit our website at www.westendres.org.

Position Overview

Position Summary:  The ED-CEO is responsible for the organization’s achievement of its mission. S/he will lead the organization after the retirement of its ED-CEO and into the next phase of growth to ensure effective delivery of high quality supportive housing in the New York City area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.     Leadership

●        Promote West End Residences’ vision and mission, and build support for programs and initiatives within the organization and broader community

●        Provide strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team to establish strategies, plans and policies, and long-term goals, keeping in mind the goals of organizational effectiveness and sustainability

●        Lead, motivate and inspire West End Residences’ management and staff

●        Foster a client-centered, community-oriented, and accountable environment at West End Residences

2.     Management and Administration

●        Provide direction to the senior leadership team in implementing organizational strategy and monitor progress against this strategy and corresponding organizational goals

●        Align West End Residences’ resources with the organization’s vision and mission to maximize impact, maintain service quality, and promote the organization’s financial health

●        Build West End Residences’ capacity, infrastructure, processes, systems and staff capability to support the objectives of the organization in collaboration with the Board

3.     Real Estate Development and Program Management

●        Lead the senior leadership team in the development of supportive housing for West End Residences’ target populations, including staying abreast of related real estate management policies and opportunities

●        Ensure the quality of West End Residences’ programs and the organization’s ability to effectively respond to changing environments and clients’ needs

●        Ensure that programs are in alignment with West End Residences’ values, vision, and mission

4.     External Relations

●        Represent West End Residences with clients, funders, organizational partners, the community, industry, media, government, and other partners

●        Raise West End Residences’ visibility as a leader in our field of expertise, and promote the organization’s activities, programs and goals

●        Cultivate relationships and more formal partnerships with community organizations and other service providers who complement the service offerings of West End Residences

●        Respond to policy and political initiatives that impact West End Residences’ constituents and advocate to policymakers on their behalf

5.     Fundraising and Development

●        Oversee development and fundraising efforts with an eye towards planning and diversifying West End Residences’ funding streams

●        Manage relationships with Government, Private and Family Foundations, Individual Donors and Corporate Sponsorships

●        Oversee the compliance of all contract requirements

●        Create and implement annual fundraising plan with Board and development staff

●        Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors and key funders

●        Manage the organization’s brand and positioning strategies

6.     Board of Directors

●        Act as liaison to Board and facilitate staff support to the Board and its operations as needed

●        Engage the Board in fiscal, program, and policy oversight, strategic planning, fundraising and public relations

●        Lead Board development, including increasing Board size, diversity, and overall capacity

●        Keep the Board abreast of relevant legislation, policies and protocols, client issues and needs, and emerging trends

7.     Financial Management

●        Develop and maintain sound financial practices

●        Work with the senior team and Board to prepare West End Residences’ annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines

●        Monitor the financial health of the organization and its programs and develop plans to ensure that adequate funds are available for the organization to carry out its work

8.     Human Resources

●        Attract, retain and develop a high-quality, high performing staff

●        Ensure that West End Residences’ compensation, benefits, and career opportunities are comparable with peer organizations

●        Provide managers and supervisors with guidance, mentoring and training in effective management practices

●        Ensure that sound human resource practices and systems are in place, such as performance management processes, career planning  and succession planning for key roles throughout the organization

Experience and Background:

●        Direct experience in the social sector or in a related field preferred

●        Exceptional nonprofit governance expertise and deep knowledge of fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting

●        Minimum of 8 years of experience in a management or leadership role, including supervising staff and working with a board of directors

●        A successful track record in public and private fundraising

●        Familiarity, interest and commitment to supportive housing in New York City and related real estate development

●        Demonstrated capability in leading the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives Experience with transition planning and managing change desired

●        Politically aware and savvy to respond to federal, state and city initiatives/issues that affect West End Residences and its constituents

●        Excellent public speaking, written and oral communication and interpersonal relational skills required

●        Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA and people of color communities

●        Master’s degree is strongly preferred, however demonstrated evidence of equivalent experience and training may be considered

How To Apply

The cover letter should be submitted together with a current resume, to werceo@crenyc.org. West End Residences is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, and respects and values diversity of cultural, ethnic and experiential backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates who are representative of the communities

Application Process:

West End Residences is working in partnership with Community Resource Exchange (CRE – www.crenyc.org) to fill this position. Please submit a substantive and thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position and the work of West End Residences, making the case for the relevance of your experience to the key responsibility areas.

The Organization

THE CLIENT

The Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), a project of Tides Center, is a new national organization that works with state-based partners to replace wasteful prison spending with new safety solutions rooted in prevention, rehabilitation and community health. ASJ brings capacity and expertise in alliance building, issue education, and policy advocacy to its state-based campaigns to advance policy reforms that will significantly reduce incarceration rates and racial disparities in the criminal justice system. ASJ also operates a new national organizing network, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, which elevates the voices and experiences of survivors in advancing justice reform. ASJ is committed to both reforming state justice systems to reduce incarceration and empowering the communities most harmed by crime and over-incarceration to increase community investments. ASJ was born out of the work of its sister organization of Californians for Safety and Justice (CSJ), also project of Tides Center, a five-year-old justice reform organization that is the largest state-based advocacy organization in the country. Californians for Safety and Justice operates as the flagship model for the programs and strategies ASJ aims to grow in other states. Additionally, Alliance for Safety and Justice Action Fund, a project of The Advocacy Fund, is the 501 (c)4 arm of both ASJ and CSJ.

ASJ and CSJ each have a three-person advisory board. Combined, ASJ and CSJ operate with 40 staff and an annual budget of over $20MM. ASJ co-founders also lead CSJ.

Position Overview

THE POSITION

ASJ is a dynamic, fast-paced organization and an accelerated/mature start-up campaign environment with ambitious plans to rapidly increase its national reach and impact in the coming years. The organization seeks a nimble and highly experienced operations management professional for a new leadership position: Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to the President with roughly five direct reports, and working closely on a daily basis with the Vice President, the Chief Operating Officer will ensure the effective operational, financial and administrative systems toward the growth and development of ASJ and CSJ. This is the position that will operationalize and develop effective systems to implement the programmatic and campaign vision set by the President and Vice President. The position represents a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in an emerging organization that aims to transform’s the nation’s approach to safety and justice and have a lasting impact in the largest incarceration states in the nation.

Serving as the organization’s internal leader, the Chief Operating Officer’s primary responsibilities will include:

·         Oversight and enhancement of operations, budgeting and financial management, development, systems, internal communications, and staff training for ASJ and CSJ;

·         Building a strong day-to-day leadership presence and bridge state and national operations;

·         Developing and implementing an operational and financial growth plan for the organization that allows ASJ to scale-up to create advocacy operations in 15 states and a crime survivors’ network with national reach and a sustained CSJ;

·         Providing leadership and management to ensure proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems are in place to effectively grow the organization and to secure financial strength and operating efficiency;

·         Creating and leading management training for senior staff at ASJ/CSJ and starting to develop a unified management culture across the organizations;

·         Overseeing organization’s budget management, from reviewing budget reports to engaging in budget analysis and seeking efficiencies and effectiveness with expenditure decision-making;

·         Collaborating with the management team to develop and implement operations, systems and personnel plans to accommodate rapid growth objectives;

·         Attracting and recruiting a diverse and high-quality staff, while ensuring measures are in place to retain high performing teams;

·         Cultivating a cohesive work culture and fostering a success-oriented, accountable environment within the organization;

·         Overseeing the operational stewardship of fundraising dollars, while supporting the President and Vice President in development initiatives as needed;

·         Integrating/harmonizing operations between ASJ HQ, CSJ and other state-run programs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of seasoned executive leadership. This will include demonstrated success providing the direction, analysis and structures to realize strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader energized by ambitious goals and driven to exceed expectations. Other requirements include:

·         Experience growing an organization and building infrastructure to support growth, change, sustainability and scalability;

·         Leading and building and managing a high-performance staff and managing the team in achieving strategic goals;

·         Strong finance and operations management experience;

·         Proficiency in technology communications and operations applications such as Salesforce, Action Network among others;

·         Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree preferred;

·         Experience in leadership positions working with diverse staff and in communities directly impacted by crime violence and over-incarceration preferred;

·         A passion for advancing social justice, racial justice and criminal justice reform.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Our client is seeking a strategic leader with operational expertise to increase efficiencies and enhance the functionality of a rapid growth organization with staff working in offices across multiple sites. A commitment to entrepreneurialism, innovation and excellence are essential for success. The ideal candidate will understand campaigning and the rapid pace environment of campaigns as well as being motivated by the organization’s vision to win safety priorities and advance policies that help communities most harmed by crime and violence.

OPPORTUNITY

 This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished executive to join a highly-respected organization that is poised for national impact. The successful candidate will be part of a distinguished team, serving an organization changing policies in the largest incarceration states and changing the lives of those impacted by violence. With operational oversight for a growing agency, the candidate will be integral in shaping the organization and defining its future.

The Organization

About You
Do you value purpose in your work and thrive in an inclusive environment that emphasizes learning and collaboration? Do you get excited to read and learn more about a topic, and generate, discuss and exchange ideas that can drive impact? Are you an entrepreneurial leader who thrives when given the opportunity to create and implement a vision?

About Community Wealth Partners
Community Wealth Partners helps nonprofits and foundations accelerate progress on their missions and solve social problems at the magnitude they exist. Our clients, who are our partners, are not satisfied with incremental change; they are driven by the belief that social problems, while complex and interconnected, can be solved. Our people share that belief and are motivated by the opportunity to tackle complex issues every day through strategy, implementation, and strategic capacity building engagements. As a subsidiary of a national nonprofit, Share Our Strength, we bring the successful practices of one of the nation’s leading anti-hunger, anti-poverty organizations to hundreds of change agents nationwide. With a goal of doubling our organization’s impact and revenue by 2022, we are in growth mode and seek a new senior team member to help us make this vision a reality.

Position Overview

Position Description
Community Wealth Partners is seeking a director who will oversee our content strategy, development, and distribution, aligning this body of work with the firm’s overall brand and strategy. Reporting to a member of our executive team, this director will engage with our team, our clients, and the sector to identify compelling topics and themes, design original research and learning experiences to advance them, and create and disseminate high-value content that meets the needs of our clients and target market. This team member also will supervise and guide our communications team as it develops new and current assets, such as our website, editorial calendar, blog, email newsletter, social media channels (i.e., Twitter and LinkedIn), published articles, and conference proposals and presentations. The director is responsible for overseeing these content and communications functions to help elevate Community Wealth Partners’ brand and provide helpful tools for its consulting team for relationship building, business development, and client delivery.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the social sector, bring strong analytical rigor to uncover insights, be outstanding at generating original content ideas, and be able to connect with people to advance their thinking and generate excitement around their ideas. We are seeking a team member who is an exceptional writer and editor, thrives in a collaborative, results-based, continuous learning environment and approaches work with optimism, resourcefulness, creativity, respect for others, and a passion for solving social problems. This person will be joining a dynamic team that is committed to “being the change” to achieve social justice.

Key Responsibilities

Thought Leadership Strategy and Content (75%)

• Create an overarching vision for original content creation that is aligned with the firm’s overall brand strategy.
• Engage with our team, our clients, and the sector to identify emerging themes and compelling topics, and collect relevant data and insights from our client work and the field.
• Design projects—such as original research or learning experiences—to advance topics and themes that will provide value to key audiences.
• Conduct original research and facilitate learning experiences, and/or identify appropriate partners to lead these activities and actively manage the partnerships.
• Determine the most effective format for content creation, ranging from long-form thought leadership articles to shorter blogs, presentations, infographics, and interactive tools, and identify the appropriate distribution channels for the content.
• Write, pitch, and place content for distribution in major print and online media (e.g., Stanford Social Innovation Review, The Foundation Review) that reaches key audiences.
• Identify and support opportunities for consulting team members to showcase the firm’s work and serve as spokespersons in convenings, forums, conferences, and with written works.
• In collaboration with the firm’s leadership, secure funds to support original research and/or learning experiences, and actively manage these external relationships.
  

Communications Guidance (15%)

• Oversee the firm’s external communications function, including managing, developing, and providing thought partnership to the firm’s current communications team member.

Firm Leadership (10%)

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, informing the strategic growth and direction of the firm.
• Grow the firm’s content and communications team, as needed, and as funding is secured.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience, with experience in or exposure to professional services firms or management consulting desired.
• Experience in content strategy and development, thought leadership, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• An understanding of the social sector and the issues faced by foundations and nonprofits.
• Experience serving as a thought partner to leaders at foundations and/or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience supervising team members and actively supporting their professional development.
• Experience conceiving of original research projects and learning experiences to advance ideas.
• Exceptional writing, editing, public speaking, storytelling, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated track record of securing funds for programs and projects and managing these relationships.
• Strong project and budget management skills; experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• History of collaborating with and engaging diverse groups of people.
• Experience writing and/or facilitating conversations about topics such as race, racism, and equity.
• Experience applying an equity lens to communications and thought leadership efforts.

Desired Qualities

• A big-picture thinker who enjoys strategically and creatively conceptualizing and executing against a vision.
• A thought partner who openly shares their opinions and helps advance the thinking of those around them.
• A learner with an insatiable intellectual curiosity and a drive to uncover needs and deeper insights.
• A storyteller, presenter, and facilitator who loves helping people identify and apply insights and learnings.
• A relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with diverse and multi-cultural groups of people.
• A manager with high quality standards and a strong commitment to integrity, authenticity, and accuracy.
• A team member who enjoys having fun with their colleagues and brings a sense of humor.

How To Apply

Additional Information

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.  The position involves approximately 15-25% travel.

Interested parties should submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples via the Community Wealth Partners careers page by January 29, 2018, at http://communitywealth.com/our-people/careers/. We are targeting a start date in Winter 2018.

Community Wealth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. More information about Community Wealth Partners is available at www.communitywealth.com

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world.  Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies and commercial businesses to conserve natural resources at a new scale.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Position Overview

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Pennsylvania. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

·         High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

The Organization

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.  Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Many long-time donors make a gift in their will or trust to their favorite charities to ensure that the work they believe in will continue beyond their lifetime. The Conservancy considers these donors an important part of our “family” and invests the funds from these gifts in critical work to conserve lands and waters around the world for future generations. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship and cultivation program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, loves interacting with diverse constituencies and supporters, and is interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.

Position Overview

The Loyal Donor Program is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Loyal Donor Officer in Michigan. This position works closely with fundraising staff to secure bequest notifications, steward our most loyal supporters, and uncover major and planned gift potential. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience working with donors, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Loyal Donor Officer will apply knowledge of our local, regional, and global conservation projects to their donor-centric approach to cultivation and solicitation of loyal donors. To be successful and happy in this position, candidates should have a strong interest in working with donors, an interest in learning about our organization’s conservation priorities and planned giving, and be available to travel when needed. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

·   Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.

·   Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.

·   Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

·   Experience working with cross-functional teams.

·  Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Multi-lingual; multi-cultural; cross cultural experience and background an asset.

·         Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work.

·         Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.

·         Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.

·         Major gift and direct fundraising experience.

·         Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, specifically planned giving.

High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.

How To Apply

This position will be based in the Lansing, MI office. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits.  Positions start between $69,000 and $73,000. For a complete position description and to apply, visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #46108.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all genders, diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, Disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.