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OFFICE LOCATION

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

This is a hybrid position that requires at least 1 day of in person presence at our New Haven office per week.

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WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development Operations for The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut (TNC in CT) leads private fundraising operations for the Connecticut Business Unit's Philanthropy Team (currently six people) in support of critical state, regional, and global conservation goals.

The Associate Director of Development Operations for TNC in CT will:

• Oversee the Philanthropy Team's administrative activities to optimize each team member's contributions.
• Manage and provide leadership and mentorship for staff.
• This currently includes the Development Program Senior Specialist, Donor Communications Manager, and Major Gifts Manager.
• Supervise functions such as donor database maintenance, gift coding and revenue tracking, prospect research (including identifying new prospects), donor communications (including the annual report to donors and year-end appeal in collaboration with Marketing and Communications), adherence to prospect management, solicitation, and reporting schedules, and vendor management.
• Partner with the Director of Development and Finance Team colleagues in annual budgeting and fundraising goal-setting process.
• Monitor the Philanthropy Team's expense budget.
• Support philanthropy effectiveness including monitoring key performance indicators and progress to fundraising and related goals as well as portfolio management and development together with the Development Program Senior Specialist, Major Gifts Manager, Director of Development, and donor relationship managers.
• Oversee and provide support for events and meetings with Philanthropy Team colleagues (e.g., donor cultivation dinners, receptions, or other events including outdoor events; board, committee, and/or other meetings). This includes the preparation of reports and other materials for these events and meetings.
• In TNC's current fundraising campaign and any future campaigns, oversee the tracking of donor strategies, solicitations, and revenue; reporting; and any consultant and/or vendor relationships.
• Special fundraising related projects and other duties as assigned.

The Associate Director works in close cooperation with any or all of the following: Conservancy staff (including TNC's executive leadership as well as TNC in CT's Finance and Marketing and Communications staff), donors, Trustees, vendors, financial institutions and legal and accounting professionals.

They may travel occasionally (e.g., for events in Connecticut approximately monthly, training nationally 1 - 3 times per year) and work extended and flexible hours occasionally. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to weather elements and/or minor physical exertion/strain.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you have experience working in a complex organization and leading staff as well as experience in administration including project management, event planning, and basic budgeting, this may be the role for you. The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut seeks a collaborative, motivated leader and partner to optimize the work of its Philanthropy Team and maximize fundraising to address the biodiversity and climate crises facing Connecticut and the world during the Conservancy's new $12 billion "One Future" campaign and beyond. Join us locally, and you will truly make an impact globally.

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