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• Manage a portfolio of 75 - 125 donors, including donors with the capacity to give over \$100,000, once the portfolio is developed. Responsible for 125 visits and 700 moves annually. Annual fundraising goal of \$500,000 or more, along with a goal for bequest notifications.
• Act independently and in supervisor\'s stead as needed, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
• Financial responsibility includes working within a budget and meeting fundraising objectives.
• Manage assigned projects, coordinating the work of peers and setting deadlines.
• May manage or participate in complex or sensitive negotiations.
• May supervise support or administrative staff.
• Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups who are important to the organization\'s overall prosperity.
• Travel frequently and on short notice, work long and flexible hours as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Have you ever asked yourself, \"How can I make a difference?\", but you don\'t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy.

You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day! By joining our team, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. We\'re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who wants to make a difference. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.

\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• Bachelor\'s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
• 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 cross-functional teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 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.
• Knowledge of current trends in the charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.
• Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers.
• Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.

\ WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million m mbers, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on ourCulture Tabon nature.org/careers.

We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

\ AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver\'s license and compliance with TNC\'s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered \"high risk drivers.\" To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit<https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/>under the FAQ section.\ \ Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of