WY Associate Director of Development II

Office Location: Teton County, WY or Teton County, ID (within 45 min of Jackson, WY)

The Nature Conservancy in Wyoming is seeking an experienced ADOD II who’s passionate about major gift fundraising and introducing new supporters to our work. You will be part of a team of development professionals cultivating relationships and gifts with our amazing donors. Come join us! The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Manage a portfolio of 60 - 100 donors with the capacity to give over $250,000.
• Responsible for 80 - 125 visits. Annual fundraising goal of $1M with the expectation to grow over time. Additional goal for planned gifts.
• As necessary, support coordination of donor events.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 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 $50,000 or more.
• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.
• Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.

Applicant Node (nature.org)