The Organization
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
Position Overview
The Utah Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the identification and qualification of major and planned gift prospects and assists in cultivating and soliciting donors through meetings, trips, events, and other activities. They will move prospects capable of gifts of higher amounts to the prospect pool for management by senior fundraising staff and integration into the Moves Management process. They will work on grant-writing and donor reporting on grants, along with a variety of other activities, including providing detailed program information to prospects and drafting personalized correspondence and acknowledgments. The DRM uses the Conservancy’s donor database (CRM) to update donor information, produce reports, perform analysis, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM also helps to plan, organize and implement a variety of donor events, building relationships with event vendors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
· Grant-writing, correspondence and donor reporting experience.
· Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
· Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
· Experience in organizing donor events and managing and tracking prospects and donors.
· Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.
How To Apply
To apply online, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for Job #49895. Only online applications will be considered. Thank you for your interest in The Nature Conservancy!