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LULAC
Chief Development Officer
LULAC
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-01-2026 OPEN : February 3, 2026 CLOSES: Until Position is Filled Position Title : Chief Development Officer Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking an experienced, energetic and highly organized Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop and implement a strategic development plan. This is a key role in helping to grow the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate, coordinate and manage multiple projects. The CDO plays a vital role in the leadership of the organization as part of the organization’s Executive Team.  Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.   Essential Functions: The CDO provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, integration, and administration of the development department. The CDO is responsible for achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions in the to advance the organization’s mission. The CDO is part of a skilled team of professionals working to raise at least $10 million annually. The CDO manages a multi-faceted fundraising program; central to this role will be prioritizing personal solicitation of major donors, events, online and direct marketing, and foundation fundraising.   Duties: Work closely with the CEO to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and develop and meet annual budget Work closely in collaboration with the Boards of Directors to engage them more deeply in the fundraising process and to help cultivate a strong relationship between board members and the organization Tracks cultivation and prospecting activity and ensure the execution of action items Solicit contributions from major individual donors and steward long-term relationships with donors Develop relationships with prospective individuals and foundation donors to increase funding Research prospective institutional and individual funders Works with internal partners to draft and edit proposals and reports Tracks proposal and reporting deadlines, ensure that all submitted materials are accurate and comply with any funder requirements Manages all grant activity in a central database and deliver regular reports to the CEO Serves as the point person for management and maintenance of funders database and ensure efficient system utilization across all units   Oversee the implementation of ongoing programs to improve the renewal rates of existing annual donors, creatively use events to upgrade donors and maintain a diversity of revenue Develops annual budgets and income projections Maintains abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that might impact giving  Competencies: Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and Excellent written and verbal communication Excellent interpersonal Expertise in conducting research for potential Skills in conducting analysis and industry trends  Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years fundraising experience Proven success in securing foundation and individual donor support Experience managing a team, including experience in creating and managing successful major gifts programs A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures. Well-developed writing, interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing Commitment to organization’s mission and understanding of current policy issues and political Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and quickly gain the respect and support of, various constituencies, including a visible chief executive committed to raising money, established development management team, active board members, other senior leadership, program directors and donors. Experience as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting materials and making presentations to a variety of   Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. Travel Requirements: This position may at times require frequent travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.  Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000/year Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.   Benefits: Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month 11 Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment Retirement Plan   How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.   LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-01-2026 OPEN : February 3, 2026 CLOSES: Until Position is Filled Position Title : Chief Development Officer Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking an experienced, energetic and highly organized Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop and implement a strategic development plan. This is a key role in helping to grow the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate, coordinate and manage multiple projects. The CDO plays a vital role in the leadership of the organization as part of the organization’s Executive Team.  Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.   Essential Functions: The CDO provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, integration, and administration of the development department. The CDO is responsible for achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions in the to advance the organization’s mission. The CDO is part of a skilled team of professionals working to raise at least $10 million annually. The CDO manages a multi-faceted fundraising program; central to this role will be prioritizing personal solicitation of major donors, events, online and direct marketing, and foundation fundraising.   Duties: Work closely with the CEO to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and develop and meet annual budget Work closely in collaboration with the Boards of Directors to engage them more deeply in the fundraising process and to help cultivate a strong relationship between board members and the organization Tracks cultivation and prospecting activity and ensure the execution of action items Solicit contributions from major individual donors and steward long-term relationships with donors Develop relationships with prospective individuals and foundation donors to increase funding Research prospective institutional and individual funders Works with internal partners to draft and edit proposals and reports Tracks proposal and reporting deadlines, ensure that all submitted materials are accurate and comply with any funder requirements Manages all grant activity in a central database and deliver regular reports to the CEO Serves as the point person for management and maintenance of funders database and ensure efficient system utilization across all units   Oversee the implementation of ongoing programs to improve the renewal rates of existing annual donors, creatively use events to upgrade donors and maintain a diversity of revenue Develops annual budgets and income projections Maintains abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that might impact giving  Competencies: Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and Excellent written and verbal communication Excellent interpersonal Expertise in conducting research for potential Skills in conducting analysis and industry trends  Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years fundraising experience Proven success in securing foundation and individual donor support Experience managing a team, including experience in creating and managing successful major gifts programs A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures. Well-developed writing, interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing Commitment to organization’s mission and understanding of current policy issues and political Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and quickly gain the respect and support of, various constituencies, including a visible chief executive committed to raising money, established development management team, active board members, other senior leadership, program directors and donors. Experience as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting materials and making presentations to a variety of   Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. Travel Requirements: This position may at times require frequent travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.  Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000/year Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.   Benefits: Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month 11 Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment Retirement Plan   How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.   LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Sr. Associate Director, Development – Europe & Latin America Leadership Gifts
The Carter Center Atlanta Georgia
The Senior Associate Director, reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Lead (Leadership Gifts International), is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting international donors—primarily in Europe and Latin America—for gifts ranging from $100K to $1M+ in support of The Carter Center’s health, peace, and general operations.   As part of the development team, they manage and grow a donor portfolio through active travel, building relationships with prospects and donors aligned with the Center’s strategic priorities. They also support the Lead with drafting fundraising materials such as case statements, proposals, solicitation and appreciation letters, and donor reports. Ensures the maintenance of information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in Raiser’s Edge and proposals and grant reports in Teams folders and SharePoint libraries. Communicates in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of The Carter Center. Manages the Leadership Gifts International team’s recordkeeping in the Development Unit’s Donor Reporting System and communicates deadlines to Health and Peace Programs, as well as Finance colleagues. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Builds and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing tailored cultivation strategies and leading donor-specific solicitation efforts. Identifies and qualifies new prospects using digital tools (e.g., Raiser's Edge, online research) and other resources. Collaborates with senior leadership and program staff to advance key relationships and align outreach with funding priorities. Maintains up-to-date donor engagement records and ensures high visibility for The Carter Center among stakeholders. Oversees donor communications throughout the cultivation and stewardship lifecycle, including proposals, reports, acknowledgments, and pledge reminders. Prepares high-quality briefing materials for development trips and meetings involving leadership, Trustees, and program staff. Coordinates and participates in the planning and execution of donor events at regional and Center-wide levels, ensuring timely follow-up. Contributes to Carter Center publications and web content related to development and donor impact. Supports budget preparation and financial tracking related to development activities. Collaborates closely with finance and program teams to ensure consistent, effective donor engagement. Tasked with 20 substantive prospect contacts per month. Travels abroad regularly to meet with donors and prospects. May supervise interns, student workers, temporary workers, or staff. Maintains professional growth and development of self by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise. Performs related responsibilities as needed.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of four years in nonprofit fundraising, including direct gift solicitation. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively, with a focus on exceptional customer service. Significant international travel and event planning experience; willing to travel up to 60%. Knowledge of international philanthropy and current global affairs. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database/project management tools, and CRM systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus. Strong cross-cultural competence and ability to build consensus across diverse groups. Preferred: proficiency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Jun 26, 2025
Full time
The Senior Associate Director, reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Lead (Leadership Gifts International), is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting international donors—primarily in Europe and Latin America—for gifts ranging from $100K to $1M+ in support of The Carter Center’s health, peace, and general operations.   As part of the development team, they manage and grow a donor portfolio through active travel, building relationships with prospects and donors aligned with the Center’s strategic priorities. They also support the Lead with drafting fundraising materials such as case statements, proposals, solicitation and appreciation letters, and donor reports. Ensures the maintenance of information on selected donors and prospects including contact reports in Raiser’s Edge and proposals and grant reports in Teams folders and SharePoint libraries. Communicates in ways that are donor-centric, while furthering the mission of The Carter Center. Manages the Leadership Gifts International team’s recordkeeping in the Development Unit’s Donor Reporting System and communicates deadlines to Health and Peace Programs, as well as Finance colleagues. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Builds and manages a portfolio of major gift prospects, developing tailored cultivation strategies and leading donor-specific solicitation efforts. Identifies and qualifies new prospects using digital tools (e.g., Raiser's Edge, online research) and other resources. Collaborates with senior leadership and program staff to advance key relationships and align outreach with funding priorities. Maintains up-to-date donor engagement records and ensures high visibility for The Carter Center among stakeholders. Oversees donor communications throughout the cultivation and stewardship lifecycle, including proposals, reports, acknowledgments, and pledge reminders. Prepares high-quality briefing materials for development trips and meetings involving leadership, Trustees, and program staff. Coordinates and participates in the planning and execution of donor events at regional and Center-wide levels, ensuring timely follow-up. Contributes to Carter Center publications and web content related to development and donor impact. Supports budget preparation and financial tracking related to development activities. Collaborates closely with finance and program teams to ensure consistent, effective donor engagement. Tasked with 20 substantive prospect contacts per month. Travels abroad regularly to meet with donors and prospects. May supervise interns, student workers, temporary workers, or staff. Maintains professional growth and development of self by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise. Performs related responsibilities as needed.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in fundraising or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of four years in nonprofit fundraising, including direct gift solicitation. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively, with a focus on exceptional customer service. Significant international travel and event planning experience; willing to travel up to 60%. Knowledge of international philanthropy and current global affairs. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database/project management tools, and CRM systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus. Strong cross-cultural competence and ability to build consensus across diverse groups. Preferred: proficiency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
League of Conservation Voters
Deputy Senior Vice President of Development
League of Conservation Voters Remote: This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.
Title: Deputy Senior Vice President of Development Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports: To:   Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting To This Position:   Vice President of Development Operations, Vice President of Membership and Direct Response Fundraising, Vice President of Development Marketing and Engagement Location:   United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 15% Union Position:   No Job Classification Level:   M-IV B Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $158,000-$215,000 General Description: The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all. For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country. LCV is seeking a highly skilled expert in development systems and management to join us in our newly created role of Deputy Senior Vice President of Development to provide key strategic leadership for the management, coordination, and continued growth of LCV and LCV Education Fund’s Development department. This senior leader will join our team at a time of important transition for the organization as we welcome a new President and begin to pilot unified fundraising with our state affiliates. The Deputy Senior Vice President of Development will partner with the Senior Vice President of Development to help lead our growing team of over 45 skilled development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions about the work of LCV and related entities, including LCV Education Fund, LCV Victory Fund, LCV Action Fund, GiveGreen, and the broader Conservation Voter Movement. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraising leader, an exceptional manager of leaders and teams, people and systems, has a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of this work. This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work ”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time. This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Responsibilities: Fundraising - In partnership with the SVP of Development, provide support in planning and directing a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues across the Conservation Voter Movement. Staff management - Manage a high-performing team of approximately 20 staff, including directly supervising the Vice President of Development Operations, Vice President of Membership and Direct Response Fundraising, and Vice President of Development Marketing and Engagement; support those managers as their teams continue to grow and evolve. Partnerships - Drive excellence in acquisition, cultivation and stewardship of a small and middle donor program in partnership with state based organizations. Systems design and oversight - Oversee and strengthen foundational structures, systems and operations for a complex membership and development team, including system change connected to an important pilot to unify fundraising with our state affiliates. Budgeting - Create, refine, and drive our systems to ensure we have the tools we need to make informed strategic decisions and share information quickly and accurately in a highly complex system. Collaboration - Strengthen a feedback loop between Finance, Legal and other departments to capture on-the-ground insights for compliance, forecasting and performance. Drive performance - Lead our department and play a key role in the organizational effort to effectively leverage data and analytics to drive success and assess our progress towards goals. Change Management - Play a lead role in the department’s ongoing transformation to a more fully just and inclusive fundraising team, including internal departmental culture and values, expanding the racial, age and geographic representation of the donor base at all levels, and ensuring fundraising strategies that foster inclusion. Team culture - Lead and/or support the fostering of a team culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the Development department, and in its work with other departments. Help develop and instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV, ensuring all staff are activated, feel connected to, and understand their role in the organization’s philanthropic success. Travel up to 15% of the time for in-person work, including trainings, staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Qualifications : Work Experience:   Required - Minimum of 12 years experience managing supervisors in a large, complex fundraising operation. Experience overseeing direct marketing and advertising for a non-profit or campaign organization. Preferred - Experience collaborating with state affiliates to support effective fundraising. Understanding of and demonstrated success managing in a union environment. Skills:   Required - Development, development systems, and budgeting expertise: Nuanced understanding of multiple kinds of fundraising - specifically mail, digital, and events - and the interactions between them. Deep expertise in leveraging fundraising data and analytics to drive results. Strong background in fundraising database systems and processes including seamless integrations with finance systems. Expert-level skills around budgeting and the ability to create or overhaul systems to make them significantly more effective and efficient, including through the complexities of multiple entities. Demonstrated ability to think strategically about investments for the long-term, and to evaluate fundraising impact over multiple years. Background in developing and implementing successful major gifts, grassroots, candidate and electoral fundraising. Staff management: Demonstrated success managing a team of high performing staff to reach ambitious goals, including managing managers and developing leaders. Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with staff and peers, across departments, and across a range of identities. Project management and budgeting: Ability to develop, manage, and drive progress toward an ambitious strategic aim with multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities; and to anticipate roadblocks, and to proactively create strategies to mitigate and resolve them. Deep experience in creating long and short term budget projections for a non-profit organization and strong ability to work with other teams and departments to support strategic budgeting. Setting and driving toward ambitious goals: Highly skilled at setting and tracking progress toward fundraising goals, and supporting other staff in setting and tracking progress to their own goals. Experience supporting a team to act on fast-moving decisions and high levels of complexity. Organizational Culture: Strong understanding of the complexity of operating with different organizational entities, the legal restrictions that come with it. Ability to build strong and trusting relationships across a range of identities and across teams internally. Demonstrated ability to foster equity and inclusion on the team and organization, including in our interactions with our teams, across departments, and with external partners, and in the creation and implementation of our development strategy. Ability to meaningfully contribute to discussions and plans for how to improve and deliver on our development team-wide commitment to anti-racist fundraising, including curiosity and dedication to improving our approach within our reality and current context. Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:   Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. Apply Here:  Candidates must apply through our job portal by  June 26, 2025 . No phone calls please. All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing,please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Jun 06, 2025
Full time
Title: Deputy Senior Vice President of Development Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports: To:   Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting To This Position:   Vice President of Development Operations, Vice President of Membership and Direct Response Fundraising, Vice President of Development Marketing and Engagement Location:   United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 15% Union Position:   No Job Classification Level:   M-IV B Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $158,000-$215,000 General Description: The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all. For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country. LCV is seeking a highly skilled expert in development systems and management to join us in our newly created role of Deputy Senior Vice President of Development to provide key strategic leadership for the management, coordination, and continued growth of LCV and LCV Education Fund’s Development department. This senior leader will join our team at a time of important transition for the organization as we welcome a new President and begin to pilot unified fundraising with our state affiliates. The Deputy Senior Vice President of Development will partner with the Senior Vice President of Development to help lead our growing team of over 45 skilled development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions about the work of LCV and related entities, including LCV Education Fund, LCV Victory Fund, LCV Action Fund, GiveGreen, and the broader Conservation Voter Movement. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraising leader, an exceptional manager of leaders and teams, people and systems, has a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of this work. This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work ”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time. This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Responsibilities: Fundraising - In partnership with the SVP of Development, provide support in planning and directing a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues across the Conservation Voter Movement. Staff management - Manage a high-performing team of approximately 20 staff, including directly supervising the Vice President of Development Operations, Vice President of Membership and Direct Response Fundraising, and Vice President of Development Marketing and Engagement; support those managers as their teams continue to grow and evolve. Partnerships - Drive excellence in acquisition, cultivation and stewardship of a small and middle donor program in partnership with state based organizations. Systems design and oversight - Oversee and strengthen foundational structures, systems and operations for a complex membership and development team, including system change connected to an important pilot to unify fundraising with our state affiliates. Budgeting - Create, refine, and drive our systems to ensure we have the tools we need to make informed strategic decisions and share information quickly and accurately in a highly complex system. Collaboration - Strengthen a feedback loop between Finance, Legal and other departments to capture on-the-ground insights for compliance, forecasting and performance. Drive performance - Lead our department and play a key role in the organizational effort to effectively leverage data and analytics to drive success and assess our progress towards goals. Change Management - Play a lead role in the department’s ongoing transformation to a more fully just and inclusive fundraising team, including internal departmental culture and values, expanding the racial, age and geographic representation of the donor base at all levels, and ensuring fundraising strategies that foster inclusion. Team culture - Lead and/or support the fostering of a team culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the Development department, and in its work with other departments. Help develop and instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV, ensuring all staff are activated, feel connected to, and understand their role in the organization’s philanthropic success. Travel up to 15% of the time for in-person work, including trainings, staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Qualifications : Work Experience:   Required - Minimum of 12 years experience managing supervisors in a large, complex fundraising operation. Experience overseeing direct marketing and advertising for a non-profit or campaign organization. Preferred - Experience collaborating with state affiliates to support effective fundraising. Understanding of and demonstrated success managing in a union environment. Skills:   Required - Development, development systems, and budgeting expertise: Nuanced understanding of multiple kinds of fundraising - specifically mail, digital, and events - and the interactions between them. Deep expertise in leveraging fundraising data and analytics to drive results. Strong background in fundraising database systems and processes including seamless integrations with finance systems. Expert-level skills around budgeting and the ability to create or overhaul systems to make them significantly more effective and efficient, including through the complexities of multiple entities. Demonstrated ability to think strategically about investments for the long-term, and to evaluate fundraising impact over multiple years. Background in developing and implementing successful major gifts, grassroots, candidate and electoral fundraising. Staff management: Demonstrated success managing a team of high performing staff to reach ambitious goals, including managing managers and developing leaders. Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with staff and peers, across departments, and across a range of identities. Project management and budgeting: Ability to develop, manage, and drive progress toward an ambitious strategic aim with multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities; and to anticipate roadblocks, and to proactively create strategies to mitigate and resolve them. Deep experience in creating long and short term budget projections for a non-profit organization and strong ability to work with other teams and departments to support strategic budgeting. Setting and driving toward ambitious goals: Highly skilled at setting and tracking progress toward fundraising goals, and supporting other staff in setting and tracking progress to their own goals. Experience supporting a team to act on fast-moving decisions and high levels of complexity. Organizational Culture: Strong understanding of the complexity of operating with different organizational entities, the legal restrictions that come with it. Ability to build strong and trusting relationships across a range of identities and across teams internally. Demonstrated ability to foster equity and inclusion on the team and organization, including in our interactions with our teams, across departments, and with external partners, and in the creation and implementation of our development strategy. Ability to meaningfully contribute to discussions and plans for how to improve and deliver on our development team-wide commitment to anti-racist fundraising, including curiosity and dedication to improving our approach within our reality and current context. Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:   Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. Apply Here:  Candidates must apply through our job portal by  June 26, 2025 . No phone calls please. All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing,please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Donor Relations Manager I
The Nature Conservancy Concord, New Hampshire, USA
Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Donor Relations Manager I (DRM I) assists in the implementation of tactics for the ongoing cultivation of donors. They conduct initial exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving. The DRM I provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors. The Donor Relations Manager I is responsible for the identification and qualification of major and planned gift prospects and assists in cultivating and soliciting donors through direct contact. The DRM I will coordinate work with senior fundraisers. 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 a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects and drafting routine correspondence and acknowledgments. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM I identifies the correct contacts to go to for information on gifts of assets. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will travel and work flexible hours. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. We’re Looking for You: By joining our team, you will become part of a group that is a force for people, and a force for our planet. 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 for nature and people. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Donor Relations Manager (DRM) is a front-line fundraiser who thrives on being “out the door” leading, planning, and implementing major gift strategies with donors and prospects capable of making major and/or deferred gift commitments to help TNC in New Hampshire achieve a series of ambitious 2030 Goals for nature and people. They manage a portfolio, conduct exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving, and cultivate relationships with donors at a personal level. They make direct solicitations based on the donor’s interests and leverage volunteers when possible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the discovery, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and foundation major and planned gift prospects and cultivates enduring relationships through meetings, trips, events, and other activities. They will also assist with content development for other donor materials needed to support donor discovery and build the prospect pipeline. This role is primarily focused (50%) on building relationships with new prospects, conducting discovery through phone calls, in-person visits, and email outreach. 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 a variety of activities including providing detailed program information to prospects and drafting personalized correspondence. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and perform analysis to track and cultivate donors. The DRM understands the basics of the influencing factors on donors and the types of assets, including non-cash assets, that may be used in the donor’s giving strategy; applies knowledge of TNC programming to interactions with donors and gift asks. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Annual fundraising goal of $250,000 or more from individuals, prioritizing new relationships, along with specific targets for identifying new planned giving intentions.  Manages and refines a portfolio of 85 – 100 individuals and private foundations with capacity of making major gift commitments and is responsible for 70 – 100 meetings and 100 – 150 moves annually.  Acts independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercises independent judgment to identify and solve problems.  Ensures quality and consistency of development and campaign messages through a variety of channels including fundraising/major gift proposals, e-communications, solicitations, cultivation and stewardship communications.  Persuasively communicates the mission of TNC to diverse groups through storytelling and facts.  Ensures compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.  Financial responsibility includes meeting fundraising objectives and working within a budget.   Maintains accurate and relevant data in TNC’s CRM for portfolio management.   Travels frequently, primarily within the state, and works longer hours as needed.  Work environment often involves outdoor interactions, including hikes and visits to field sites. Difficult terrain and inclement weather conditions are avoided whenever possible.  Does not supervise any staff but may manage work of peers on cross-departmental project teams.  Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.  Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.  What You’ll Bring: A passion for advancing the mission of The Nature Conservancy.  At least three years of progressive and successful fundraising experience working directly with donors or equivalent (e.g. sales).   Demonstrated experience building high-quality relationships with donors and volunteers such as Board members.  Proven experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.  Experience managing and tracking prospects and donors.  Experience working collaboratively across departments.  Demonstrated experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree or equivalent credential.  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 implement and coordinate fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition plans.  Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff and donors.  Knowledge of current trends, laws, ethics, and best practices associated with charitable giving.  Strong negotiating and organizational skills.  Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.  What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Jun 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Donor Relations Manager I (DRM I) assists in the implementation of tactics for the ongoing cultivation of donors. They conduct initial exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving. The DRM I provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors. The Donor Relations Manager I is responsible for the identification and qualification of major and planned gift prospects and assists in cultivating and soliciting donors through direct contact. The DRM I will coordinate work with senior fundraisers. 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 a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects and drafting routine correspondence and acknowledgments. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM I identifies the correct contacts to go to for information on gifts of assets. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will travel and work flexible hours. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. We’re Looking for You: By joining our team, you will become part of a group that is a force for people, and a force for our planet. 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 for nature and people. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. YOUR POSITION WITH TNC The Donor Relations Manager (DRM) is a front-line fundraiser who thrives on being “out the door” leading, planning, and implementing major gift strategies with donors and prospects capable of making major and/or deferred gift commitments to help TNC in New Hampshire achieve a series of ambitious 2030 Goals for nature and people. They manage a portfolio, conduct exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving, and cultivate relationships with donors at a personal level. They make direct solicitations based on the donor’s interests and leverage volunteers when possible. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the discovery, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and foundation major and planned gift prospects and cultivates enduring relationships through meetings, trips, events, and other activities. They will also assist with content development for other donor materials needed to support donor discovery and build the prospect pipeline. This role is primarily focused (50%) on building relationships with new prospects, conducting discovery through phone calls, in-person visits, and email outreach. 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 a variety of activities including providing detailed program information to prospects and drafting personalized correspondence. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and perform analysis to track and cultivate donors. The DRM understands the basics of the influencing factors on donors and the types of assets, including non-cash assets, that may be used in the donor’s giving strategy; applies knowledge of TNC programming to interactions with donors and gift asks. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Annual fundraising goal of $250,000 or more from individuals, prioritizing new relationships, along with specific targets for identifying new planned giving intentions.  Manages and refines a portfolio of 85 – 100 individuals and private foundations with capacity of making major gift commitments and is responsible for 70 – 100 meetings and 100 – 150 moves annually.  Acts independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercises independent judgment to identify and solve problems.  Ensures quality and consistency of development and campaign messages through a variety of channels including fundraising/major gift proposals, e-communications, solicitations, cultivation and stewardship communications.  Persuasively communicates the mission of TNC to diverse groups through storytelling and facts.  Ensures compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.  Financial responsibility includes meeting fundraising objectives and working within a budget.   Maintains accurate and relevant data in TNC’s CRM for portfolio management.   Travels frequently, primarily within the state, and works longer hours as needed.  Work environment often involves outdoor interactions, including hikes and visits to field sites. Difficult terrain and inclement weather conditions are avoided whenever possible.  Does not supervise any staff but may manage work of peers on cross-departmental project teams.  Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.  Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.  What You’ll Bring: A passion for advancing the mission of The Nature Conservancy.  At least three years of progressive and successful fundraising experience working directly with donors or equivalent (e.g. sales).   Demonstrated experience building high-quality relationships with donors and volunteers such as Board members.  Proven experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.  Experience managing and tracking prospects and donors.  Experience working collaboratively across departments.  Demonstrated experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree or equivalent credential.  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 implement and coordinate fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition plans.  Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff and donors.  Knowledge of current trends, laws, ethics, and best practices associated with charitable giving.  Strong negotiating and organizational skills.  Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.  What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Donor Relations Manager
The Nature Conservancy Kansas, USA
Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Donor Relations Manager (DRM) works with the philanthropy team in Kansas in communicating with donors and helping them connect with the impact of their support. They assist with all stages of the donor journey: identification, qualification for major support, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The DRM provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors, including donors who are considering or have made a planned gift. The Donor Relations Manager manages a portfolio of mid-level donors by maintaining regular communication and soliciting their support. They assist in cultivating and soliciting donors through meetings, trips, events, and other activities. They conduct exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving and cultivate relationships with donors at a personal level. The DRM 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 a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects, donors, and the legacy club and drafting correspondence, acknowledgements, newsletters, impact reports, and funding proposals. They will assist in coordinating small events and donor tours. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM understands the basics of the influencing factors on donors and the types of assets that may be used for the donor’s giving; applies knowledge to interactions with donors and gift asks. They will capitalize on matching gift opportunities. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. It is a hybrid position; the ability to work from the Lawrence office at least one to two days a week is preferred. The DRM will travel occasionally, and work overtime/flexible hours as needed. The work environment may involve 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 make a difference every day! By joining our Kansas team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. Your work in on the Kansas philanthropy team will impact not only conservation objectives in our beautiful state, but you’ll contribute to The Nature Conservancy’s global conservation goals. We’re looking for an individual with fundraising, communications, or business development experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. If you enjoy interacting with people, writing, and occasionally getting out into nature, this job might be for you! What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience building relationships with staff, donors, volunteers, and/or customers. Experience generating reports and analysing and interpreting the data. Experience working across departments. Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in managing and tracking prospects and donors. Direct fundraising experience. Experience working in a database and/or spreadsheet software. Experience writing newsletters, proposals, or other fundraising or marketing content. Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
May 22, 2025
Full time
Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Donor Relations Manager (DRM) works with the philanthropy team in Kansas in communicating with donors and helping them connect with the impact of their support. They assist with all stages of the donor journey: identification, qualification for major support, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The DRM provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors, including donors who are considering or have made a planned gift. The Donor Relations Manager manages a portfolio of mid-level donors by maintaining regular communication and soliciting their support. They assist in cultivating and soliciting donors through meetings, trips, events, and other activities. They conduct exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving and cultivate relationships with donors at a personal level. The DRM 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 a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects, donors, and the legacy club and drafting correspondence, acknowledgements, newsletters, impact reports, and funding proposals. They will assist in coordinating small events and donor tours. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM understands the basics of the influencing factors on donors and the types of assets that may be used for the donor’s giving; applies knowledge to interactions with donors and gift asks. They will capitalize on matching gift opportunities. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. It is a hybrid position; the ability to work from the Lawrence office at least one to two days a week is preferred. The DRM will travel occasionally, and work overtime/flexible hours as needed. The work environment may involve 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 make a difference every day! By joining our Kansas team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. Your work in on the Kansas philanthropy team will impact not only conservation objectives in our beautiful state, but you’ll contribute to The Nature Conservancy’s global conservation goals. We’re looking for an individual with fundraising, communications, or business development experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. If you enjoy interacting with people, writing, and occasionally getting out into nature, this job might be for you! What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience building relationships with staff, donors, volunteers, and/or customers. Experience generating reports and analysing and interpreting the data. Experience working across departments. Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in managing and tracking prospects and donors. Direct fundraising experience. Experience working in a database and/or spreadsheet software. Experience writing newsletters, proposals, or other fundraising or marketing content. Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Blue Forest
Senior Manager of Development
Blue Forest
Location:  Remote. SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, or Denver  Reports to:  Managing Director of External Affairs Salary:  $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience    Employment Status:  One year fixed-term contract, (40 hours per week). This contract has the potential of being extended following the 1-year term.  Travel:  20% time Preferred Start Date: April 28th, 2025 About Blue Forest  Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:  Committed to Continuous Learning Driven by Collaboration Thoughtful Innovators for Impact Grounded in Science Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.  Position Summary Blue Forest is seeking a passionate and resourceful Senior Manager of Development to lead our growing development efforts. The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Managing Director of External Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. This pivotal role will develop and execute our fundraising strategy, build relationships with funders, design and execute on fundraising events, and work closely with leadership to amplify Blue Forest’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join in the inaugural fundraising role, with an organization that is targeting annual raises of $5+ million. This position is best suited for someone who has experience crafting and implementing a development strategy. Job requirements Responsibilities Craft Blue Forest’s Development Strategy  - 35% Work with the management team to meet annual revenue goals and reserve targets by identifying preferred funding targets, and approaches.  Conduct research and prospecting for development opportunities; develop concept notes and proposals across a portfolio of funders. Collaborate with senior leaders, board of directors, and other stakeholders to integrate fundraising efforts with the organization’s mission and objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to staff involved in fundraising. Identify funder networks for Blue Forest participation. Develop and implement strategies for soliciting major gifts, as well as planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and gift annuities. Design and Manage Fundraising Events -  25% Design in-person fundraising events, such as roundtables and funder meetings, to demonstrate Blue Forest and partner organizations thought leadership in conservation finance and forest restoration, and drive capital contributions to Blue Forest. Coordinate Blue Forest site visits with investors and donors to locations primarily in the Western United States, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience including collaborating with the project development and the finance teams to showcase the impact of Blue Forest initiatives during the site visit. Donor Cultivation -  25% Develop strategy for Blue Forest’s donor cultivation.  Cultivate new prospects and steward existing donors through personalized communications, meetings, and recognition efforts. Assist in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects capable of making six-figure and above contributions to the organization.  Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and prospects. Administration and Management  - 15% Work in partnership with the Accounting team to monitor and analyze fundraising metrics and financial data to track progress towards fundraising goals. Build out and lead on CRM tracking for all donor, foundation, and other funder tracking.  Manage capital campaigns, engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms as necessary. Qualifications Compelling candidates will have 5+ years of fundraising experience, with 2+ years in a senior level role, and experience building a fundraising strategy and CRM management from the ground up. Ideal candidates have an understanding of conservation and climate resiliency. Relevant backgrounds include fundraising roles at research centers, land trusts, foundations, and environmental nonprofits. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply. Development/Fundraising:  Proven success in nonprofit development, and building a development strategy. Project Leadership:  Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress. Creative Thinking:  Brings energy, creativity, and modern communication skills to develop new strategies and expand our reach. Entrepreneurial Spirit:  Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones. Deeply persistent, with the nuanced ability to stay engaged and following up with leads. Detail Oriented and Organized:  Ability to set and follow deadlines, draft and review funding commitments, and focus on tracking all engagements.  Communications:  Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences. Comfortable in directly asking for financial contributions. Operationally Driven:  Thrives in building infrastructure, managing data, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth. People-Centric:  Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships. Excellence in networking and building relationships, both in person and online. Strategic Thinking:  Ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies in alignment with organizational goals. Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems:  Understanding of the environment. Ideal experiences in impact investing, conservation, and//or land stewardship. Benefits 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time 3 months of paid family leave Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.) Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided  Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel  Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service Financial support for professional development Additional Information Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.   HOW TO APPLY To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by  2/9/25  will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Covid Vaccine Requirement All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.  Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
Jan 22, 2025
Contractor
Location:  Remote. SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, or Denver  Reports to:  Managing Director of External Affairs Salary:  $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience    Employment Status:  One year fixed-term contract, (40 hours per week). This contract has the potential of being extended following the 1-year term.  Travel:  20% time Preferred Start Date: April 28th, 2025 About Blue Forest  Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:  Committed to Continuous Learning Driven by Collaboration Thoughtful Innovators for Impact Grounded in Science Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.  Position Summary Blue Forest is seeking a passionate and resourceful Senior Manager of Development to lead our growing development efforts. The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Managing Director of External Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. This pivotal role will develop and execute our fundraising strategy, build relationships with funders, design and execute on fundraising events, and work closely with leadership to amplify Blue Forest’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join in the inaugural fundraising role, with an organization that is targeting annual raises of $5+ million. This position is best suited for someone who has experience crafting and implementing a development strategy. Job requirements Responsibilities Craft Blue Forest’s Development Strategy  - 35% Work with the management team to meet annual revenue goals and reserve targets by identifying preferred funding targets, and approaches.  Conduct research and prospecting for development opportunities; develop concept notes and proposals across a portfolio of funders. Collaborate with senior leaders, board of directors, and other stakeholders to integrate fundraising efforts with the organization’s mission and objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to staff involved in fundraising. Identify funder networks for Blue Forest participation. Develop and implement strategies for soliciting major gifts, as well as planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and gift annuities. Design and Manage Fundraising Events -  25% Design in-person fundraising events, such as roundtables and funder meetings, to demonstrate Blue Forest and partner organizations thought leadership in conservation finance and forest restoration, and drive capital contributions to Blue Forest. Coordinate Blue Forest site visits with investors and donors to locations primarily in the Western United States, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience including collaborating with the project development and the finance teams to showcase the impact of Blue Forest initiatives during the site visit. Donor Cultivation -  25% Develop strategy for Blue Forest’s donor cultivation.  Cultivate new prospects and steward existing donors through personalized communications, meetings, and recognition efforts. Assist in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects capable of making six-figure and above contributions to the organization.  Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and prospects. Administration and Management  - 15% Work in partnership with the Accounting team to monitor and analyze fundraising metrics and financial data to track progress towards fundraising goals. Build out and lead on CRM tracking for all donor, foundation, and other funder tracking.  Manage capital campaigns, engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms as necessary. Qualifications Compelling candidates will have 5+ years of fundraising experience, with 2+ years in a senior level role, and experience building a fundraising strategy and CRM management from the ground up. Ideal candidates have an understanding of conservation and climate resiliency. Relevant backgrounds include fundraising roles at research centers, land trusts, foundations, and environmental nonprofits. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply. Development/Fundraising:  Proven success in nonprofit development, and building a development strategy. Project Leadership:  Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress. Creative Thinking:  Brings energy, creativity, and modern communication skills to develop new strategies and expand our reach. Entrepreneurial Spirit:  Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones. Deeply persistent, with the nuanced ability to stay engaged and following up with leads. Detail Oriented and Organized:  Ability to set and follow deadlines, draft and review funding commitments, and focus on tracking all engagements.  Communications:  Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences. Comfortable in directly asking for financial contributions. Operationally Driven:  Thrives in building infrastructure, managing data, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth. People-Centric:  Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships. Excellence in networking and building relationships, both in person and online. Strategic Thinking:  Ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies in alignment with organizational goals. Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems:  Understanding of the environment. Ideal experiences in impact investing, conservation, and//or land stewardship. Benefits 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time 3 months of paid family leave Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.) Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided  Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel  Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service Financial support for professional development Additional Information Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.   HOW TO APPLY To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by  2/9/25  will be given priority consideration. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Covid Vaccine Requirement All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.  Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
The Nature Conservancy
Associate Director of Development Operations
The Nature Conservancy New Haven, Connecticut
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.  #Li-Hybrid Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our planet’s toughest environmental challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want more insights? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our 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. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers. Experience managing and implementing multiple projects. Experience negotiating agreements. Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field. Availability to be on-site at the Connecticut Business Unit’s New Haven office and/or locations throughout the state for events as needed. The Connecticut Business Unit is currently operating on a hybrid model, requiring staff to work onsite at least one day per week (Tuesdays) and as needed. Candidates must be available to work onsite on Tuesdays. Subject to change. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to manage and implement complex processes and/or experience in a large, complex organization(s). Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; a collaborative and compassionate approach to leadership and teamwork.  Successful experience achieving strategic program goals. Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Experience planning events (at least small-scale events and/or professional meetings). Experience working with nonprofit boards. Attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for various audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. At least basic understanding of budgeting and accounting practices. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs 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 a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $90,000 - $105,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56086, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. 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 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.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
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.  #Li-Hybrid Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our planet’s toughest environmental challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want more insights? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our 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. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers. Experience managing and implementing multiple projects. Experience negotiating agreements. Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field. Availability to be on-site at the Connecticut Business Unit’s New Haven office and/or locations throughout the state for events as needed. The Connecticut Business Unit is currently operating on a hybrid model, requiring staff to work onsite at least one day per week (Tuesdays) and as needed. Candidates must be available to work onsite on Tuesdays. Subject to change. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to manage and implement complex processes and/or experience in a large, complex organization(s). Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; a collaborative and compassionate approach to leadership and teamwork.  Successful experience achieving strategic program goals. Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills. Experience planning events (at least small-scale events and/or professional meetings). Experience working with nonprofit boards. Attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for various audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. At least basic understanding of budgeting and accounting practices. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs 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 a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $90,000 - $105,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56086, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. 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 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.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
League of Conservation Voters
Senior Director of Prospect Development
League of Conservation Voters Remote
Title:   Senior Director of Prospect Development Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:  Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position:  Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management; Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, Prospect Research Associate Location:  United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 15% Union Position:   No Job Classification:   M-III Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $117,000 – $162,000 General Description: The  League of Conservation Voters , Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Senior Director of Prospect Development who is the architect of and strategist for prospect research, prospect and portfolio management, infiltration vetting, and analytics and reporting for the major giving and annual fund teams. The Senior Director leads the whole body of work dedicated to identifying, qualifying, and building strategy for major donors and prospects that results in meaningful and transformational philanthropic relationships. As such, the Senior Director identifies high quality, top-notch prospects for the major gifts and annual fund teams, while also leading and advising on high level strategy to deepen existing relationships and expand our donor base. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing and expanding prospecting methodologies to support LCV’s ambitious fundraising goals and managing a team responsible for list evaluation, research and strategy requests, and high-level analytics that inform and guide excellent fundraising performance. The Senior Director advises the organization on the development and maintenance of a healthy and prospering prospect and donor pipeline. The Senior Director of Prospect Development directly supervises the Associate Manager of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management, Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, and the Prospect Research Associate. Additionally, through a new collaborative program, Unified Fundraising, the Senior Director will support a pilot program to integrate LCV’s planned giving program with those of 7-10 state affiliates across the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM). This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.  Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Responsibilities: Lead a top-notch Prospect Development (prospect research, prospect management, analytics) program which partners with LCV’s Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams to ensure that all portfolios have sufficient prospects, research, and strategy in key markets.  Manage the work of the prospect development team, including work request flow and ensuring prospect research briefings and strategy are of the highest quality, accurate and delivered in a timely manner while honing in on only the details that will lead to maximum fundraising results.   Drive the innovation of existing research systems and protocols to streamline all processes resulting in a more efficient and impactful body of work; maintain the Prospect Development Manual. Create and maintain a donor pyramid by identifying and qualifying high net worth major donors and prospects in service of creating and maintaining high quality major donor and annual fund portfolios. Ensure the team proactively produces a strategy that provides points of access to high net worth prospects ($100K+ capacity), prospects of color, and other potential connectors who already have relationships with the LCV family of organizations through RelSci, family tree, and other mapping techniques. Manage the process for a regular and consistent refresh of contact information for prospects to ensure access to donors is as easy and streamlined as possible for major gifts officers and  outreach lists used by LCV’s president, executive team, and the Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams. Develop a broad awareness of LCV and LCVEF’s programs to support the identification of individuals whose philanthropic interests align with our work. Use prospect development expertise and employ research tools to analyze and make recommendations for potential major gifts fundraising territories and portfolios. Together with the team, ensure increased racial diversity in each portfolio and continue to identify new prospective donors of color. Maintain database coding of prospect rankings and estimated gift capacities to ensure accurate tracking of the donor pipeline from individual Annual Fund through Principal level donors. Work with fundraisers to provide expertise and guidance on accurate interpretation of information and assist with forming cultivation and stewardship plans. Create an end-of-year suite of reports, including a landscape analysis of all MGO performance and individual MGO performance reports. Highlight overall patterns and trends and map trends year-on-year to maximize performance. Work with LCV’s State Capacity Building Team and State Affiliate Development staff to support a Unified Fundraising strategy around a planned giving pilot program by sharing expertise and making recommendations around the process of identifying and prioritizing prospects for outreach. Define shared prospects and create portfolios for unified outreach.  As the Unified Fundraising program expands in state affiliates’ fundraising programs, make recommendations for how to approach portfolio creation and create portfolios.  Manage planned giving research and other research-related bodies of work being done on contract by vendors. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising. Manage the day-to-day workload and review of up to three prospect research consultants through Wrike, our project management software. Partner with the Events Team to ensure the prospect development team conducts event participant research and vetting for major events.   Manage the Prospect Development team budget and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment and accurate financial reporting. Travel up to 15% of the time for in-person work, including staff retreats, meetings, conferences, professional development opportunities, and one-on-one training with direct reports, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required  – 8 years of experience in a robust major gifts research program, including tracking and management of the research process in a donor database. Experience maintaining a donor pipeline and tracking procedures in donor databases. Strong experience with Salesforce. Experience managing, hiring, onboarding, and training staff. Experience creating new portfolios or overhauling existing portfolios.  Preferred –  Issue advocacy or political experience. Exposure to vetting, opposition, due diligence, or infiltration research. Experience with the Apra community and working knowledge of their resources. Experience managing consultants. Experience managing budgets. Experience creating prospect strategies with proven results. Experience working for an organization with state affiliates. Skills:   Required  – Excellent management skills. Extensive knowledge of research tools and techniques. Excellent analytical skills and an advanced level of proficiency in Excel. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Highly organized with a thorough attention to detail. Skilled at clearly communicating and supporting relevant conclusions drawn from the analysis and synthesis of disparate data sources. Ability to communicate database tracking procedures and systems to staff with various levels of technical skills. Strong multi-tasking skills, including organization, flexibility to shift priorities based on urgent needs, and confidence to ask for help. Motivated by goals to produce excellent results and exceed expectations. Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, handling materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.  Preferred  – Experience working for an organization with multiple entities, specifically, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, SuperPAC. Familiarity with donor modeling. Experience with tools like iWave, DonorSearch, FoundationSearch, LexisNexis, RelSci, and political giving databases. Knowledge of a project management tool like Wrike or Asana. Basic to Intermediate skills with PowerPoint.  Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:  Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Senior Director of Prospect Development” in the subject line by  January 12, 2025 . No phone calls please.  LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Dec 19, 2024
Full time
Title:   Senior Director of Prospect Development Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:  Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position:  Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management; Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, Prospect Research Associate Location:  United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 15% Union Position:   No Job Classification:   M-III Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $117,000 – $162,000 General Description: The  League of Conservation Voters , Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Senior Director of Prospect Development who is the architect of and strategist for prospect research, prospect and portfolio management, infiltration vetting, and analytics and reporting for the major giving and annual fund teams. The Senior Director leads the whole body of work dedicated to identifying, qualifying, and building strategy for major donors and prospects that results in meaningful and transformational philanthropic relationships. As such, the Senior Director identifies high quality, top-notch prospects for the major gifts and annual fund teams, while also leading and advising on high level strategy to deepen existing relationships and expand our donor base. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing and expanding prospecting methodologies to support LCV’s ambitious fundraising goals and managing a team responsible for list evaluation, research and strategy requests, and high-level analytics that inform and guide excellent fundraising performance. The Senior Director advises the organization on the development and maintenance of a healthy and prospering prospect and donor pipeline. The Senior Director of Prospect Development directly supervises the Associate Manager of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management, Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, and the Prospect Research Associate. Additionally, through a new collaborative program, Unified Fundraising, the Senior Director will support a pilot program to integrate LCV’s planned giving program with those of 7-10 state affiliates across the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM). This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.  Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Responsibilities: Lead a top-notch Prospect Development (prospect research, prospect management, analytics) program which partners with LCV’s Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams to ensure that all portfolios have sufficient prospects, research, and strategy in key markets.  Manage the work of the prospect development team, including work request flow and ensuring prospect research briefings and strategy are of the highest quality, accurate and delivered in a timely manner while honing in on only the details that will lead to maximum fundraising results.   Drive the innovation of existing research systems and protocols to streamline all processes resulting in a more efficient and impactful body of work; maintain the Prospect Development Manual. Create and maintain a donor pyramid by identifying and qualifying high net worth major donors and prospects in service of creating and maintaining high quality major donor and annual fund portfolios. Ensure the team proactively produces a strategy that provides points of access to high net worth prospects ($100K+ capacity), prospects of color, and other potential connectors who already have relationships with the LCV family of organizations through RelSci, family tree, and other mapping techniques. Manage the process for a regular and consistent refresh of contact information for prospects to ensure access to donors is as easy and streamlined as possible for major gifts officers and  outreach lists used by LCV’s president, executive team, and the Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams. Develop a broad awareness of LCV and LCVEF’s programs to support the identification of individuals whose philanthropic interests align with our work. Use prospect development expertise and employ research tools to analyze and make recommendations for potential major gifts fundraising territories and portfolios. Together with the team, ensure increased racial diversity in each portfolio and continue to identify new prospective donors of color. Maintain database coding of prospect rankings and estimated gift capacities to ensure accurate tracking of the donor pipeline from individual Annual Fund through Principal level donors. Work with fundraisers to provide expertise and guidance on accurate interpretation of information and assist with forming cultivation and stewardship plans. Create an end-of-year suite of reports, including a landscape analysis of all MGO performance and individual MGO performance reports. Highlight overall patterns and trends and map trends year-on-year to maximize performance. Work with LCV’s State Capacity Building Team and State Affiliate Development staff to support a Unified Fundraising strategy around a planned giving pilot program by sharing expertise and making recommendations around the process of identifying and prioritizing prospects for outreach. Define shared prospects and create portfolios for unified outreach.  As the Unified Fundraising program expands in state affiliates’ fundraising programs, make recommendations for how to approach portfolio creation and create portfolios.  Manage planned giving research and other research-related bodies of work being done on contract by vendors. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising. Manage the day-to-day workload and review of up to three prospect research consultants through Wrike, our project management software. Partner with the Events Team to ensure the prospect development team conducts event participant research and vetting for major events.   Manage the Prospect Development team budget and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment and accurate financial reporting. Travel up to 15% of the time for in-person work, including staff retreats, meetings, conferences, professional development opportunities, and one-on-one training with direct reports, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required  – 8 years of experience in a robust major gifts research program, including tracking and management of the research process in a donor database. Experience maintaining a donor pipeline and tracking procedures in donor databases. Strong experience with Salesforce. Experience managing, hiring, onboarding, and training staff. Experience creating new portfolios or overhauling existing portfolios.  Preferred –  Issue advocacy or political experience. Exposure to vetting, opposition, due diligence, or infiltration research. Experience with the Apra community and working knowledge of their resources. Experience managing consultants. Experience managing budgets. Experience creating prospect strategies with proven results. Experience working for an organization with state affiliates. Skills:   Required  – Excellent management skills. Extensive knowledge of research tools and techniques. Excellent analytical skills and an advanced level of proficiency in Excel. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Highly organized with a thorough attention to detail. Skilled at clearly communicating and supporting relevant conclusions drawn from the analysis and synthesis of disparate data sources. Ability to communicate database tracking procedures and systems to staff with various levels of technical skills. Strong multi-tasking skills, including organization, flexibility to shift priorities based on urgent needs, and confidence to ask for help. Motivated by goals to produce excellent results and exceed expectations. Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, handling materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.  Preferred  – Experience working for an organization with multiple entities, specifically, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, SuperPAC. Familiarity with donor modeling. Experience with tools like iWave, DonorSearch, FoundationSearch, LexisNexis, RelSci, and political giving databases. Knowledge of a project management tool like Wrike or Asana. Basic to Intermediate skills with PowerPoint.  Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:  Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Senior Director of Prospect Development” in the subject line by  January 12, 2025 . No phone calls please.  LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Major Gifts Officer
The Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA
We’re Hiring! Major Gifts Officer   Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California  Reports to : Director of Development Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time hybrid position with 2-3 days onsite and 2-3 days from home. In office requirements are dependent on moderate internal meeting schedule and donor meetings. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Some travel within the United States is expected for this position. Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually Full Benefits: Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation. Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Job Summary This seasoned Major Gifts Officer role will enable the sustainability, evolution, and expansion of The Marine Mammal Center’s conservation programs by managing a dynamic fundraising portfolio of 100+ donors and inspiring them to learn more about our exciting strategic priorities at the Center. This role is focused on individual relationships with donors able to give single gifts of $25,000 to $1 million+. This role will play an important part in helping us scale our work in local, regional and national areas, raising funds for new and existing program initiatives as well as unrestricted funds.   The Major Gifts Officer will identify, evaluate, cultivate and manage relationships and successfully close gifts through appropriate and timely asks. The person in this role will be a thought leader, providing input and support to the Center’s Board of Directors, Senior Management and Development volunteers on a full range of development activities. Identifying and involving the appropriate partner(s) (e.g. Board Members or Conservation Program Managers) to support activities in the development and stewardship of donor relationships will be a key function of this role. Essential Functions: Major Gifts:  95% Responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts for both annual funds and special campaigns. Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development to grow the Major Gifts program. Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers within the Development Team to manage dynamic and smooth constituent experiences as donors move in and out of the major gifts pipeline, helping to meet or exceed departmental fundraising goals. Work with high-level volunteers to leverage personal and professional networks as well as individual skills to increase efficacy of prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship efforts. Work in partnership with non-Development colleagues to provide compelling donor materials, gift proposals, and experiences. Participate in ongoing public, donor and volunteer relations, and organizational functions and events as needed. Utilizes data analytics, research, and an intentional timeline to manage donor relationships, moving them towards a gift. Maintains up-to-date and accurate database records for assigned donors, recording all conversations, actions, and proposals for tracking and reporting purposes. Conduct donor research, cultivation and solicitation to support campaigns as needed. Other Duties as Assigned:  5% Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.   Supervisory Responsibility: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understand and support The Marine Mammal Center’s goals, philosophy and mission. Strong knowledge of fundraising principles. Planning and budgeting skills for a portfolio required. A proven record of securing meetings with prospective donors, and soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts. Previous success with gifts from wills and trusts a plus. Strong initiative and self-motivation. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfort and agility in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers/volunteer activities. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills as well as ability to edit/author proposals and presentations. Desirable technical knowledge:  Experience with and knowledge of fundraising databases. Salesforce constituent management database, or equivalent and Raisers Edge experience preferred. Experience with digital communication platforms, or equivalent. Skills operating Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Experience with Adobe Acrobat. Experience with web-based collaboration platforms, project management tools, and Donor wealth screening software a plus. Adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) code of ethical standards. Ability to maintain adaptability, empathy, and optimism under pressure. Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities. Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds. Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity equity, and inclusion programs.   Certifications and/or Licenses: Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)   Preferred Education and Experience: This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, public relations, or related field; and 5 years of development experience preferred, but adjacent sales experience or other relevant experience considered. Work Environment & Physical Requirements:  This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets. Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer. Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination including ability to move to 25 pounds. Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions). Limited exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases. May involves smells associated with animals and the care of animals.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.   OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.   ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.    For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at  www.marinemammalcenter.org   To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Sep 23, 2024
Full time
We’re Hiring! Major Gifts Officer   Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California  Reports to : Director of Development Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time hybrid position with 2-3 days onsite and 2-3 days from home. In office requirements are dependent on moderate internal meeting schedule and donor meetings. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Some travel within the United States is expected for this position. Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually Full Benefits: Generous time off policies, including Holidays, Sick, and Vacation. Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Job Summary This seasoned Major Gifts Officer role will enable the sustainability, evolution, and expansion of The Marine Mammal Center’s conservation programs by managing a dynamic fundraising portfolio of 100+ donors and inspiring them to learn more about our exciting strategic priorities at the Center. This role is focused on individual relationships with donors able to give single gifts of $25,000 to $1 million+. This role will play an important part in helping us scale our work in local, regional and national areas, raising funds for new and existing program initiatives as well as unrestricted funds.   The Major Gifts Officer will identify, evaluate, cultivate and manage relationships and successfully close gifts through appropriate and timely asks. The person in this role will be a thought leader, providing input and support to the Center’s Board of Directors, Senior Management and Development volunteers on a full range of development activities. Identifying and involving the appropriate partner(s) (e.g. Board Members or Conservation Program Managers) to support activities in the development and stewardship of donor relationships will be a key function of this role. Essential Functions: Major Gifts:  95% Responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts for both annual funds and special campaigns. Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development to grow the Major Gifts program. Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers within the Development Team to manage dynamic and smooth constituent experiences as donors move in and out of the major gifts pipeline, helping to meet or exceed departmental fundraising goals. Work with high-level volunteers to leverage personal and professional networks as well as individual skills to increase efficacy of prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship efforts. Work in partnership with non-Development colleagues to provide compelling donor materials, gift proposals, and experiences. Participate in ongoing public, donor and volunteer relations, and organizational functions and events as needed. Utilizes data analytics, research, and an intentional timeline to manage donor relationships, moving them towards a gift. Maintains up-to-date and accurate database records for assigned donors, recording all conversations, actions, and proposals for tracking and reporting purposes. Conduct donor research, cultivation and solicitation to support campaigns as needed. Other Duties as Assigned:  5% Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.   Supervisory Responsibility: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understand and support The Marine Mammal Center’s goals, philosophy and mission. Strong knowledge of fundraising principles. Planning and budgeting skills for a portfolio required. A proven record of securing meetings with prospective donors, and soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts. Previous success with gifts from wills and trusts a plus. Strong initiative and self-motivation. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Comfort and agility in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers/volunteer activities. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills as well as ability to edit/author proposals and presentations. Desirable technical knowledge:  Experience with and knowledge of fundraising databases. Salesforce constituent management database, or equivalent and Raisers Edge experience preferred. Experience with digital communication platforms, or equivalent. Skills operating Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Experience with Adobe Acrobat. Experience with web-based collaboration platforms, project management tools, and Donor wealth screening software a plus. Adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) code of ethical standards. Ability to maintain adaptability, empathy, and optimism under pressure. Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities. Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds. Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity equity, and inclusion programs.   Certifications and/or Licenses: Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious)   Preferred Education and Experience: This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, public relations, or related field; and 5 years of development experience preferred, but adjacent sales experience or other relevant experience considered. Work Environment & Physical Requirements:  This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets. Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer. Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination including ability to move to 25 pounds. Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions). Limited exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases. May involves smells associated with animals and the care of animals.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.   OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.   ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.    For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at  www.marinemammalcenter.org   To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
The Nature Conservancy
Director of Development, Global Protect
The Nature Conservancy
Director of Development, Global Protect   Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “You’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Director of Development, Global Protect is responsible for leading on all aspects of the development program to secure significant financial resources in support of TNC’s Protection goals and the Global Protect business unit.       The Nature Conservancy's mission drives us to conserve representative and resilient land, ocean, and freshwater habitats around the world so that people ​and nature thrive together. Conservation of these systems is built on a foundation of ecosystem prote ​ ction , but our definition of " protect " is broader and more inclusive in today's warmer, more crowded world, where we face the interconnected global crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and in​equity. Indeed, TNC's 2030 Goals demand that we strongly invest in protection efforts, while embracing broader and more inclusive approaches to protecting our oceans, freshwaters, and lands.​    Our Global Protect programs include global strategies to protect a representative, effective, durable, and inclusive 30% of the planet. We have 3 priority pathways aligned with TNC’s global campaign: Transformative Management and Protection – accelerating global 30x30 commitments and implementation and a ‘One Conservancy Protection Initiative’ to support the organizations highest priority protection work;  our Enduring Earth collaboration to unlock unprecedented Project Finance for Permanence (PFPs) initiatives around the globe; and  Nature Bonds , a critical mechanism to secure global commitments and financing through debt conversions. . We also seek to actively elevate underrepresented systems through durable Freshwater and Ocean Protection efforts and the science and leadership that underpins all of our work.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   The Director has an opportunity to grow the donor base for Global Protect and works within an excellent fundraising team/infrastructure.  The Director is externally and internally focused with two main responsibilities.  First, they are responsible for growing our protection focused donor prospect pipeline and for continuing to manage a portfolio of prospective donors.  Second, they are responsible for socializing Global Protect priorities to key audiences internal to the Conservancy and coordinating, networking, and partnering with fundraisers internally to support their work with donors that support and/or are interested in Global Protect priorities or to grow new interest.      Specifically, the Director is responsible for:   Working with Global Protect leadership and other TNC leaders and development staff to develop, execute, and communicate a development vision and fundraising plan for the Global Protect business unit that aligns with TNC’s global campaign and multi-year fundraising goals, with accountability to achieve these goals.  Directly – and through supporting fundraisers throughout the organization – to raise at least $10 Million in gifts and pledges annually for the Global Protect business unit at the least restricted level possible. Leads fundraising efforts with others to help raise at least an additional $20-25 Million annually to directly support protection priority programs around the organization.  Leads and manages the Global Protect fundraising team, including two direct reports and multiple indirect reports, to execute on the fundraising plan and support a networked approach to fundraising for Global Protect priorities.   Motivating the efforts of a multi-disciplinary network of staff and volunteers in activities related to donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation, participating in some cases as the direct relationship manager and in other cases as an active team member to fundraisers across TNC.  Growing the donor prospect pipeline for Protect.  The pipeline goal in the first year will be to identify and begin relationships with 15 new individuals and foundations that can make 7 figure + philanthropic gifts to TNC (some managed by Director and some managed by fundraising colleagues within the Principal Gifts team and/or Regions or State Chapters).    Ensuring responsiveness to donors/prospective donors and to fundraisers throughout TNC related to engaging them in TNC Global Protect priorities.    Ensuring the fundraising goals for the Global Protect Team and the progress against those goals are clearly tracked and monitored.  Leading the feasibility analysis related to the health of the donor pipeline and adjust the fundraising plan accordingly. Establishing and monitoring activity level benchmarks and measures of success pertaining to pipeline growth, donor engagement, # of solicitations, dollars raised annually.   Serving as a liaison with the principal gifts fundraising team and network, the global priority development team, as well as other key relationship managers and senior conservation staff to build the best and most robust donor strategies and solicitations – ensuring we represent and communicate the synergies between all of the global priority areas to our donors. Serving on the Global Protect Leadership Team and contributing to the overall strategy and vision of Global Protect priorities, including alignment with management priorities, communications, and financial management and related systems. Partnering with leadership to leverage their contacts, relationships and talents related to donor and investor pipeline development and donor and investor engagement and stewardship.   Working closely with and managing relations with key stakeholders including senior management, internal teams, donors, investors and volunteers to achieve program goals. Coordinating with, and influencing, a network of internal relationship managers to grow their understanding and awareness of Global Protect priorities around the world to help advance bigger gifts for global protection work.   Socializing our Protect program and priorities to fundraisers and key leaders throughout the organization.    The DoD is a member of the Global Priorities Development Team (within Principal Gifts) and sits on the Global Protect Ocean, Lands and Fresh Water Leadership Team.  The Director reports directly to the Director of Global Priorities Development with a dotted line to the Global Managing Director for Protect and the Protect leadership team. This position also manages two Associate Directors of Development for Global Protect and works closely with an expanded network of development colleagues supporting protection priorities.       RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE     Decisions may have program-wide impact, affect staff in non-program areas, and bind the organization financially or legally.  Design and lead collaborative, complex, and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring accountability. Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements. Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; be alert to ethical compliance issues. Financial responsibility for setting and meeting fundraising objectives, evaluating results, and developing corrective strategies. Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information. Maximum opportunity to act independently, resolves complex issues within program area. Supervise team members; manage the Global Protect fundraising team.  Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups important to the organization’s overall prosperity. May require frequent travel with short notice and work outside of normal operating hours, including weekends, as needed. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.     We’re Looking for You: At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in, where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone who can serve as a fundraising leader, helping develop donor strategies and meet fundraising needs while being a key member of the Conservancy’s team. Collaboration, clear communication, building strong relationships, and navigating complexities are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!       What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience.  Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as individual major donors and foundations. Experience building and executing fundraising plans for a program or an organization. Experience in asking for and closing major or planned gifts of $100,000 or more.  Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.  Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to design and direct fundraising initiatives, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies. 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 both internal staff and prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate colleagues, donors, and volunteers. Experience in prioritizing work for several executives. Experience with grant writing for requests from major private foundations. Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.  Expert knowledge of complex charitable gift planning. Passion for raising money and for identifying new prospective donors (individuals and foundations) Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements.   What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!   The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.   We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!   Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $146,000 to $210,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.   This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. How to Apply: Please apply to Job #55573 at www.nature.org/careers, or apply directly here .  Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons.  Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. 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 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 orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with a Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Aug 27, 2024
Full time
Director of Development, Global Protect   Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “You’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Director of Development, Global Protect is responsible for leading on all aspects of the development program to secure significant financial resources in support of TNC’s Protection goals and the Global Protect business unit.       The Nature Conservancy's mission drives us to conserve representative and resilient land, ocean, and freshwater habitats around the world so that people ​and nature thrive together. Conservation of these systems is built on a foundation of ecosystem prote ​ ction , but our definition of " protect " is broader and more inclusive in today's warmer, more crowded world, where we face the interconnected global crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and in​equity. Indeed, TNC's 2030 Goals demand that we strongly invest in protection efforts, while embracing broader and more inclusive approaches to protecting our oceans, freshwaters, and lands.​    Our Global Protect programs include global strategies to protect a representative, effective, durable, and inclusive 30% of the planet. We have 3 priority pathways aligned with TNC’s global campaign: Transformative Management and Protection – accelerating global 30x30 commitments and implementation and a ‘One Conservancy Protection Initiative’ to support the organizations highest priority protection work;  our Enduring Earth collaboration to unlock unprecedented Project Finance for Permanence (PFPs) initiatives around the globe; and  Nature Bonds , a critical mechanism to secure global commitments and financing through debt conversions. . We also seek to actively elevate underrepresented systems through durable Freshwater and Ocean Protection efforts and the science and leadership that underpins all of our work.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   The Director has an opportunity to grow the donor base for Global Protect and works within an excellent fundraising team/infrastructure.  The Director is externally and internally focused with two main responsibilities.  First, they are responsible for growing our protection focused donor prospect pipeline and for continuing to manage a portfolio of prospective donors.  Second, they are responsible for socializing Global Protect priorities to key audiences internal to the Conservancy and coordinating, networking, and partnering with fundraisers internally to support their work with donors that support and/or are interested in Global Protect priorities or to grow new interest.      Specifically, the Director is responsible for:   Working with Global Protect leadership and other TNC leaders and development staff to develop, execute, and communicate a development vision and fundraising plan for the Global Protect business unit that aligns with TNC’s global campaign and multi-year fundraising goals, with accountability to achieve these goals.  Directly – and through supporting fundraisers throughout the organization – to raise at least $10 Million in gifts and pledges annually for the Global Protect business unit at the least restricted level possible. Leads fundraising efforts with others to help raise at least an additional $20-25 Million annually to directly support protection priority programs around the organization.  Leads and manages the Global Protect fundraising team, including two direct reports and multiple indirect reports, to execute on the fundraising plan and support a networked approach to fundraising for Global Protect priorities.   Motivating the efforts of a multi-disciplinary network of staff and volunteers in activities related to donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation, participating in some cases as the direct relationship manager and in other cases as an active team member to fundraisers across TNC.  Growing the donor prospect pipeline for Protect.  The pipeline goal in the first year will be to identify and begin relationships with 15 new individuals and foundations that can make 7 figure + philanthropic gifts to TNC (some managed by Director and some managed by fundraising colleagues within the Principal Gifts team and/or Regions or State Chapters).    Ensuring responsiveness to donors/prospective donors and to fundraisers throughout TNC related to engaging them in TNC Global Protect priorities.    Ensuring the fundraising goals for the Global Protect Team and the progress against those goals are clearly tracked and monitored.  Leading the feasibility analysis related to the health of the donor pipeline and adjust the fundraising plan accordingly. Establishing and monitoring activity level benchmarks and measures of success pertaining to pipeline growth, donor engagement, # of solicitations, dollars raised annually.   Serving as a liaison with the principal gifts fundraising team and network, the global priority development team, as well as other key relationship managers and senior conservation staff to build the best and most robust donor strategies and solicitations – ensuring we represent and communicate the synergies between all of the global priority areas to our donors. Serving on the Global Protect Leadership Team and contributing to the overall strategy and vision of Global Protect priorities, including alignment with management priorities, communications, and financial management and related systems. Partnering with leadership to leverage their contacts, relationships and talents related to donor and investor pipeline development and donor and investor engagement and stewardship.   Working closely with and managing relations with key stakeholders including senior management, internal teams, donors, investors and volunteers to achieve program goals. Coordinating with, and influencing, a network of internal relationship managers to grow their understanding and awareness of Global Protect priorities around the world to help advance bigger gifts for global protection work.   Socializing our Protect program and priorities to fundraisers and key leaders throughout the organization.    The DoD is a member of the Global Priorities Development Team (within Principal Gifts) and sits on the Global Protect Ocean, Lands and Fresh Water Leadership Team.  The Director reports directly to the Director of Global Priorities Development with a dotted line to the Global Managing Director for Protect and the Protect leadership team. This position also manages two Associate Directors of Development for Global Protect and works closely with an expanded network of development colleagues supporting protection priorities.       RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE     Decisions may have program-wide impact, affect staff in non-program areas, and bind the organization financially or legally.  Design and lead collaborative, complex, and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring accountability. Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements. Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; be alert to ethical compliance issues. Financial responsibility for setting and meeting fundraising objectives, evaluating results, and developing corrective strategies. Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information. Maximum opportunity to act independently, resolves complex issues within program area. Supervise team members; manage the Global Protect fundraising team.  Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups important to the organization’s overall prosperity. May require frequent travel with short notice and work outside of normal operating hours, including weekends, as needed. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.     We’re Looking for You: At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in, where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone who can serve as a fundraising leader, helping develop donor strategies and meet fundraising needs while being a key member of the Conservancy’s team. Collaboration, clear communication, building strong relationships, and navigating complexities are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!       What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience.  Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as individual major donors and foundations. Experience building and executing fundraising plans for a program or an organization. Experience in asking for and closing major or planned gifts of $100,000 or more.  Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.  Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.   DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to design and direct fundraising initiatives, including individualized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies. 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 both internal staff and prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships and motivate colleagues, donors, and volunteers. Experience in prioritizing work for several executives. Experience with grant writing for requests from major private foundations. Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.  Expert knowledge of complex charitable gift planning. Passion for raising money and for identifying new prospective donors (individuals and foundations) Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements.   What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!   The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.   We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!   Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $146,000 to $210,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.   This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. How to Apply: Please apply to Job #55573 at www.nature.org/careers, or apply directly here .  Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons.  Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. 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 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 orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with a Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Code for America
Director of Development
Code for America Remote in the US
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.   Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.   As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.   About the Role:  The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs. The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel. In this position you will: Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50% Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship Prospect research | 25% Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results. Strategic leadership | 20% Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target  Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’ Other duties as assigned | 5% About you: 7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);  3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team; Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience) Strong process and project execution skills; Highly organized with careful attention to detail; Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines; Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams; Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams; Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence; Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values. It’s a bonus if you have: Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services What you’ll get Salary:  Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.    The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually. Benefits and perks:  Values: Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I) A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment Medical & Retirement: Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage 401k plan with matching funds up to 3% Professional development: Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews $1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development  A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development Flexible Time:  Unlimited Paid Time Off policy Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment Employee enablement support:  $200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement  Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month    Equal Employment Opportunity:  Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Dec 15, 2023
Full time
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions. Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.   Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.   As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.   About the Role:  The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs. The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel. In this position you will: Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50% Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship Prospect research | 25% Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results. Strategic leadership | 20% Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target  Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’ Other duties as assigned | 5% About you: 7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);  3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team; Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience) Strong process and project execution skills; Highly organized with careful attention to detail; Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines; Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams; Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams; Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence; Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values. It’s a bonus if you have: Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services What you’ll get Salary:  Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.    The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually. Benefits and perks:  Values: Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I) A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment Medical & Retirement: Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage 401k plan with matching funds up to 3% Professional development: Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews $1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development  A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development Flexible Time:  Unlimited Paid Time Off policy Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT Code for America employees may work remotely across the US Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment Employee enablement support:  $200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement  Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month    Equal Employment Opportunity:  Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
League of Conservation Voters
Associate Manager of Development Administration
League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646 General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. Responsibilities : Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed. Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports. Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities. Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive. Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations. Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio. Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors. Staff board meetings and events, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required   – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:   Required   – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :   Send cover letter and resume to   hr@lcv.org   with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by   May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.   If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
May 01, 2023
Full time
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646 General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. Responsibilities : Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed. Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports. Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities. Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive. Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations. Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio. Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors. Staff board meetings and events, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required   – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:   Required   – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :   Send cover letter and resume to   hr@lcv.org   with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by   May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.   If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Covenant House International
Major Gifts Officer - Relationship Manager
Covenant House International
Overview For 50 years, Covenant House has served and advocated for youth and young families experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation. Our overarching goal is to end homelessness among youth and young families by helping them achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, tap into their innate resilience, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence. This work is carried out across Covenant House sites in 34 cities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Primary Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Key Relationships, the Major Gifts Officer/Relationship Manager develops and manages a portfolio of key donors through moves management, leading them on a donor journey to maximize their lifetime value to our critical mission. The Relationship Manager i s responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with a special focus on transformational giving prospects. Job Duties Plan & Execute: Thoughtfully create and execute moves management plans to retain and upgrade supporters Cultivate & Solicit: Develop authentic relationships with donors that lead to the solicitation of 5+ figure contributions and planned gifts  Steward: Provide meaningful and curated stewardship that inspires and motivates increased giving over time  Achieve: Meet or exceed individual targets for portfolio engagement Track & Analyze: Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, input contacts and interactions into donor database regularly, and utilize donor data in the to assess personal progress and performance  Learn: Attend fundraising seminars and trainings that are relevant to the position Collaborate: Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership or requested by fellow members of the Covenant House community.  Attend: Travel for donor meetings, receptions, major fundraising events, staff retreats and staff meetings.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Five to ten years of major giving, sales or other similar experience Outstanding communication and persuasion skills and the ability to excite anyone about our mission  Team-oriented with a strong work ethic essential to meet the demands of a community that strives for excellence Highly developed interpersonal skills with the presence and personal style to represent the organization to diverse constituents Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and overnight as needed Proficient in usage of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the Google Office Suite; experience with donor data software preferred A demonstrated passion for our mission that invigorates and excites everyone with whom you share it and a demonstrated commitment to human service and social change Ability to travel regularly throughout the United States up to 25% of the time Valid US Driver’s License preferred Our Community Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.  Covenant House International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CHI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CHI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CHI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. If you are fun, dynamic, and hardworking, come join our awesome international team in an organization with a heart!  Covenant House is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Our offices are located in Manhattan, however, this position will be remote for the foreseeable future.
Apr 17, 2023
Full time
Overview For 50 years, Covenant House has served and advocated for youth and young families experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation. Our overarching goal is to end homelessness among youth and young families by helping them achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, tap into their innate resilience, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence. This work is carried out across Covenant House sites in 34 cities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Primary Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Key Relationships, the Major Gifts Officer/Relationship Manager develops and manages a portfolio of key donors through moves management, leading them on a donor journey to maximize their lifetime value to our critical mission. The Relationship Manager i s responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with a special focus on transformational giving prospects. Job Duties Plan & Execute: Thoughtfully create and execute moves management plans to retain and upgrade supporters Cultivate & Solicit: Develop authentic relationships with donors that lead to the solicitation of 5+ figure contributions and planned gifts  Steward: Provide meaningful and curated stewardship that inspires and motivates increased giving over time  Achieve: Meet or exceed individual targets for portfolio engagement Track & Analyze: Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, input contacts and interactions into donor database regularly, and utilize donor data in the to assess personal progress and performance  Learn: Attend fundraising seminars and trainings that are relevant to the position Collaborate: Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership or requested by fellow members of the Covenant House community.  Attend: Travel for donor meetings, receptions, major fundraising events, staff retreats and staff meetings.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Five to ten years of major giving, sales or other similar experience Outstanding communication and persuasion skills and the ability to excite anyone about our mission  Team-oriented with a strong work ethic essential to meet the demands of a community that strives for excellence Highly developed interpersonal skills with the presence and personal style to represent the organization to diverse constituents Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and overnight as needed Proficient in usage of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the Google Office Suite; experience with donor data software preferred A demonstrated passion for our mission that invigorates and excites everyone with whom you share it and a demonstrated commitment to human service and social change Ability to travel regularly throughout the United States up to 25% of the time Valid US Driver’s License preferred Our Community Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.  Covenant House International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CHI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CHI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CHI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. If you are fun, dynamic, and hardworking, come join our awesome international team in an organization with a heart!  Covenant House is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Our offices are located in Manhattan, however, this position will be remote for the foreseeable future.
League of Conservation Voters
Associate Manager of Development Administration
League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646 General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. Responsibilities : Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed. Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports. Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities. Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive. Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations. Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio. Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors. Staff board meetings and events, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required   – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:   Required   – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :   Send cover letter and resume to   hr@lcv.org   with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by   April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.   If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Apr 06, 2023
Full time
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:   Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646 General Description : LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. Responsibilities : Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed. Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports. Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities. Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive. Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations. Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio. Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors. Staff board meetings and events, as needed. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required   – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:   Required   – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence:   Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :   Send cover letter and resume to   hr@lcv.org   with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by   April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.   If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Associate Manager of Development Administration
League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:  Development Status:  Exempt Reports to:  Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:  None Location:  Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:  Up to 5%  Union Position:  Yes Job Classification Level:  C Salary Range (depending on experience):  $63,819 – $77,646 General Description: LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.  The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.  Responsibilities: Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.  Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.   Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.  Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.  Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.  Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement  Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.  Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.  Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.  Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.  Staff board meetings and events, as needed.  Qualifications: Work Experience:  Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:  Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by  April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact  hr@lcv.org .
Mar 14, 2023
Full time
Title:   Associate Manager of Development Administration Department:  Development Status:  Exempt Reports to:  Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position:  None Location:  Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements:  Up to 5%  Union Position:  Yes Job Classification Level:  C Salary Range (depending on experience):  $63,819 – $77,646 General Description: LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.  LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.  The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.  Responsibilities: Team Culture and Operations Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.  Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings. Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.   Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications. Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.  Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team. Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.  Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed. Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned. Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.  Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement  Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.  Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.  Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.  Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.  Staff board meetings and events, as needed.  Qualifications: Work Experience:  Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign. Skills:  Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy. Working Conditions:  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.  The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by  April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact  hr@lcv.org .
Individual Philanthropy Coordinator
World Resource Institute Washington, DC
This position will be based out of Washington DC and will be a hybrid model of remote and required in-office work.   Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor visa work authorization for this position.   About the Program: Now is the time to move from commitments to action on climate change—WRI is at the forefront of this urgent transition. WRI has the knowledge, convening power and tools to drive change and its Individual Philanthropy Sector builds relationships with Individuals and Family Foundations to help the Institute deliver results and bring about a more equitable and sustainable world. The Individual Philanthropy Sector is part of WRI’s broader Global Development Program, which coordinates all fundraising for WRI. In this capacity, the Individual Philanthropy Team is part of a growing and evolving Individual Philanthropy program organized around principal gifts ($500,000+), major gifts ($10,000+), mid-level gifts ($1,000-$9,999), and annual fund gifts (<$1,000). Job Highlight: The Individual Philanthropy Coordinator will directly support a growing Individual Philanthropy Team as it engages with Individuals and Family Foundations who provide general and programmatic support to the Organization. In this role, you will support the Team with fundraising efforts and ensure it is working in coordination across the Individual Philanthropy pipeline as well as with its counterparts within the Global Development and Communications & Marketing departments. Your daily work will include administrative and operational tasks, including scheduling, budgeting and resources management. You will support the preparation of materials used for special events, donor acknowledgements and communications. You will also serve as the Individual team’s point person for internal communications. You will be supported by the Individual Philanthropy and Development Operations teams. You will report to the Senior Manager for Operations & Strategy and will have a dotted line to the Development Operations Manager. This position will be a hybrid model of remote and in-office. Candidates must be able to work from the DC office as needed to support cultivation & stewardship opportunities. What will you do: Donor and Prospect Engagement (40% time): Provide all-around support for donor engagement and events, including identifying engagement opportunities across the Institute, tracking engagement in WRI’s CRM tool, Salesforce, and serving as point of contact for the communications, core development, and program teams Manage logistics for Individual sector-led events, including event guestlists, vendor and consultant coordination, technology, guest communications and event staffing; coordinate and support event planning and follow-up activities; and assist with multi-sector events Support digital donor engagement by generating communication lists from Salesforce reports; creating and sending email updates and appeals through the bulk email platform; and through routine data maintenance of donor contact information and engagement preferences Support in-house fundraising and stewardship mailings, coordinate with the communications team to outsource bulk mailings, and process all returned mail Coordinate team inputs and develop content for internal communication vehicles and Management team meetings. Project Management & Administrative Support (35% time): Provide general administrative support for the Individual Philanthropy team such as scheduling meetings, meeting preparation and follow-up, taking meeting notes, ordering office and IT supplies, arranging group travel, and other administrative tasks as needed Process contracts, work orders, expense reports, and invoices to support the team’s various stewardship activities, including events, mailings, and digital outreach Plan yearly mailing supply schedules, monitor office stocks, and place regular orders to fulfill in-house mailing needs Follow fundraising support processes and contribute to the maintenance of the Individual Team Fundraising best practices manual Budgeting and Financial Management (15% time): Oversee day-to-day financial management of Individual Philanthropy Team project budgets; comply with all internal WRI budgeting and contract policies, processes and deadlines; monitor and update monthly expenses and outlook and keep budgets up to date in IBM TM1 budgeting software in coordination with Development Operations Manager Prepare and deliver monthly budget updates for Development Operations and Individual Philanthropy Team leads Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual project financial closeout What will you need: Education:  You have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience:  You have 2+ years of experience with or knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Asana, and Salesforce CRM. Experience working in a development operation or prior fundraising experience preferred, but not required. Ability to track and monitor project progress, expenses, budgets, deadlines and project deliverables Experience and comfort working independently, with attention to detail, and managing multiple priorities. Languages:  Proficiency in verbal and written English. Requirements:  Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization. Potential Salary:   The salary range for this position is 57,000 USD - 64,000 USD if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the US.  Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.    How to Apply:    Please submit a resume and a cover letter by 6 April, 2023.   You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.   What we offer:    A competitive salary   Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.   The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.   A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.   The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.   Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.  Generous leave days that increase with tenure.    About Us:   Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.       The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.     Our mission and values:    WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.   Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.      Our culture:   WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.     Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.    
Mar 08, 2023
Full time
This position will be based out of Washington DC and will be a hybrid model of remote and required in-office work.   Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor visa work authorization for this position.   About the Program: Now is the time to move from commitments to action on climate change—WRI is at the forefront of this urgent transition. WRI has the knowledge, convening power and tools to drive change and its Individual Philanthropy Sector builds relationships with Individuals and Family Foundations to help the Institute deliver results and bring about a more equitable and sustainable world. The Individual Philanthropy Sector is part of WRI’s broader Global Development Program, which coordinates all fundraising for WRI. In this capacity, the Individual Philanthropy Team is part of a growing and evolving Individual Philanthropy program organized around principal gifts ($500,000+), major gifts ($10,000+), mid-level gifts ($1,000-$9,999), and annual fund gifts (<$1,000). Job Highlight: The Individual Philanthropy Coordinator will directly support a growing Individual Philanthropy Team as it engages with Individuals and Family Foundations who provide general and programmatic support to the Organization. In this role, you will support the Team with fundraising efforts and ensure it is working in coordination across the Individual Philanthropy pipeline as well as with its counterparts within the Global Development and Communications & Marketing departments. Your daily work will include administrative and operational tasks, including scheduling, budgeting and resources management. You will support the preparation of materials used for special events, donor acknowledgements and communications. You will also serve as the Individual team’s point person for internal communications. You will be supported by the Individual Philanthropy and Development Operations teams. You will report to the Senior Manager for Operations & Strategy and will have a dotted line to the Development Operations Manager. This position will be a hybrid model of remote and in-office. Candidates must be able to work from the DC office as needed to support cultivation & stewardship opportunities. What will you do: Donor and Prospect Engagement (40% time): Provide all-around support for donor engagement and events, including identifying engagement opportunities across the Institute, tracking engagement in WRI’s CRM tool, Salesforce, and serving as point of contact for the communications, core development, and program teams Manage logistics for Individual sector-led events, including event guestlists, vendor and consultant coordination, technology, guest communications and event staffing; coordinate and support event planning and follow-up activities; and assist with multi-sector events Support digital donor engagement by generating communication lists from Salesforce reports; creating and sending email updates and appeals through the bulk email platform; and through routine data maintenance of donor contact information and engagement preferences Support in-house fundraising and stewardship mailings, coordinate with the communications team to outsource bulk mailings, and process all returned mail Coordinate team inputs and develop content for internal communication vehicles and Management team meetings. Project Management & Administrative Support (35% time): Provide general administrative support for the Individual Philanthropy team such as scheduling meetings, meeting preparation and follow-up, taking meeting notes, ordering office and IT supplies, arranging group travel, and other administrative tasks as needed Process contracts, work orders, expense reports, and invoices to support the team’s various stewardship activities, including events, mailings, and digital outreach Plan yearly mailing supply schedules, monitor office stocks, and place regular orders to fulfill in-house mailing needs Follow fundraising support processes and contribute to the maintenance of the Individual Team Fundraising best practices manual Budgeting and Financial Management (15% time): Oversee day-to-day financial management of Individual Philanthropy Team project budgets; comply with all internal WRI budgeting and contract policies, processes and deadlines; monitor and update monthly expenses and outlook and keep budgets up to date in IBM TM1 budgeting software in coordination with Development Operations Manager Prepare and deliver monthly budget updates for Development Operations and Individual Philanthropy Team leads Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual project financial closeout What will you need: Education:  You have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience:  You have 2+ years of experience with or knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Asana, and Salesforce CRM. Experience working in a development operation or prior fundraising experience preferred, but not required. Ability to track and monitor project progress, expenses, budgets, deadlines and project deliverables Experience and comfort working independently, with attention to detail, and managing multiple priorities. Languages:  Proficiency in verbal and written English. Requirements:  Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization. Potential Salary:   The salary range for this position is 57,000 USD - 64,000 USD if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the US.  Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.    How to Apply:    Please submit a resume and a cover letter by 6 April, 2023.   You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.   What we offer:    A competitive salary   Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.   The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.   A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.   The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.   Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.  Generous leave days that increase with tenure.    About Us:   Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.       The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.     Our mission and values:    WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.   Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.      Our culture:   WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.     Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.    
Resolution  Project
Director of Development
Resolution Project 420 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10170
Location: New York, NY Classification: Exempt, full-time   Reporting To: CEO Start Date: Immediately  Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)   About Resolution Project At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people.  We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.   The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.   Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.    Position summary Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness.  The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.    This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.   The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.   Key responsibilities Fundraising Strategy Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact. Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors. Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program. Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals. Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO. Direct Fundraising Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate. Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team. Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team. Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports. Secure and steward event sponsors.   Leadership Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff. Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process. Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.  Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings. Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.  Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships. Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.   Other duties as requested.   Qualifications The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.  Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects Strong network within the philanthropic community Prior management experience Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available) Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ ) Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.   Preferred Experience managing a team and administering a department  Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.    Benefits Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.   Resolution is an equal opportunity employer.  The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.    
Mar 18, 2022
Full time
Location: New York, NY Classification: Exempt, full-time   Reporting To: CEO Start Date: Immediately  Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)   About Resolution Project At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people.  We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.   The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.   Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.    Position summary Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness.  The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.    This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.   The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.   Key responsibilities Fundraising Strategy Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact. Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors. Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program. Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals. Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO. Direct Fundraising Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate. Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team. Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team. Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports. Secure and steward event sponsors.   Leadership Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff. Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process. Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.  Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings. Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.  Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships. Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.   Other duties as requested.   Qualifications The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.  Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects Strong network within the philanthropic community Prior management experience Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available) Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ ) Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.   Preferred Experience managing a team and administering a department  Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.    Benefits Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.   Resolution is an equal opportunity employer.  The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.    
Community Manager, Mid-Level Giving
Human Rights Campaign Washington, DC
  We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.   Position Summary: The Community Manager is a key member of the Federal Club team – the Human Rights Campaign’s industry renowned mid-level donor program. This position is part of an energized staff who train, coach, and support the volunteer leaders affiliated with the 34 Steering Committees throughout the country. The Community Manager engages regularly with HRC senior volunteers and board leadership achieve annual fundraising goals through new member recruitment and donor stewardship, as well as fostering leadership development and fundraising skills with the volunteers. This position works closely with members of the Board of Governors and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors, and HRC’s senior staff.   The position will report to the Director of Federal Club. This is full-time position based in Washington, DC. While much of this position’s work will exist in a virtual environment to begin, the position and its responsibilities will develop over the coming year as we emerge from the pandemic, and resume work and outreach at in-person events. At that time, this position will require regular travel. This position is tentatively remote until April 4, 2022.    Position Responsibilities: Cultivate strong relationships with volunteers and Board members, providing on-going coaching, training and conflict management as necessary. Responsible for managing a portfolio of local HRC Federal Clubs, leading volunteer teams in developing and executing donor-centered year-round cultivation and recruitment plans. Lead Federal Club stewardship and recruitment efforts around all HRC activities including Federal Club events. The Community Manager will collaborate with staff and volunteers on identifying prospects, drafting scripts for fundraising pitches, creating compelling content for events and communications, coordinating speaker travel, and developing briefings for senior staff.  Collaborate with the Major Gifts Team to identify major donor prospects and upgrades and support a superior and seamless donor experience through joint cultivation activities and as donors move between the Federal Club and Federal Club Council programs. Assist the Director and team members in special projects and ongoing initiatives to improve services to volunteers and donors.  Additional special projects could include but are not limited to: special fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, inter- and intra-departmental initiatives, social media content development, and benefit fulfillment.  Work with Federal Club team to develop volunteer training modules throughout the year, with a special focus during the annual Equality Convention and biannual Board Meetings.   Other duties as assigned.    Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred as well as two to four years of successful fundraising experience. Special consideration given for experience with mid-level donor programs.  Deep commitment to and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and an inherent drive to keep current on HRC’s work as well as more broadly in the social justice movement.   Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and exceptional interpersonal skills are required.  Thoughtful, curious, flexible, collaborative, and creative problem-solver with entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor. Demonstrated experience working with highly motivated and passionate volunteers and donors. Committed to high-level customer service and donor support and consistently demonstrates initiative, creativity, and diplomacy.  Good public speaking skills required. Experience delivering training preferred. Solid understanding of fundraising principles required, and proficiency with donor databases strongly desired.  Strong writing skills preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs and Drive) and the Web and ability/willingness to learn new programs and software Proven track record handling multiple projects, managing and meeting deadlines, and working gracefully under pressure.  Flexibility with work schedule is required. When travel is safe, the ability to travel at least 25% of the work time is required. This will involve some evening and weekend work  Candidates with more than four years of relevant work experience may be considered for hiring at the Senior Manager level.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 
Jan 27, 2022
Full time
  We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.   Position Summary: The Community Manager is a key member of the Federal Club team – the Human Rights Campaign’s industry renowned mid-level donor program. This position is part of an energized staff who train, coach, and support the volunteer leaders affiliated with the 34 Steering Committees throughout the country. The Community Manager engages regularly with HRC senior volunteers and board leadership achieve annual fundraising goals through new member recruitment and donor stewardship, as well as fostering leadership development and fundraising skills with the volunteers. This position works closely with members of the Board of Governors and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors, and HRC’s senior staff.   The position will report to the Director of Federal Club. This is full-time position based in Washington, DC. While much of this position’s work will exist in a virtual environment to begin, the position and its responsibilities will develop over the coming year as we emerge from the pandemic, and resume work and outreach at in-person events. At that time, this position will require regular travel. This position is tentatively remote until April 4, 2022.    Position Responsibilities: Cultivate strong relationships with volunteers and Board members, providing on-going coaching, training and conflict management as necessary. Responsible for managing a portfolio of local HRC Federal Clubs, leading volunteer teams in developing and executing donor-centered year-round cultivation and recruitment plans. Lead Federal Club stewardship and recruitment efforts around all HRC activities including Federal Club events. The Community Manager will collaborate with staff and volunteers on identifying prospects, drafting scripts for fundraising pitches, creating compelling content for events and communications, coordinating speaker travel, and developing briefings for senior staff.  Collaborate with the Major Gifts Team to identify major donor prospects and upgrades and support a superior and seamless donor experience through joint cultivation activities and as donors move between the Federal Club and Federal Club Council programs. Assist the Director and team members in special projects and ongoing initiatives to improve services to volunteers and donors.  Additional special projects could include but are not limited to: special fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, inter- and intra-departmental initiatives, social media content development, and benefit fulfillment.  Work with Federal Club team to develop volunteer training modules throughout the year, with a special focus during the annual Equality Convention and biannual Board Meetings.   Other duties as assigned.    Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred as well as two to four years of successful fundraising experience. Special consideration given for experience with mid-level donor programs.  Deep commitment to and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ+ equality movement and an inherent drive to keep current on HRC’s work as well as more broadly in the social justice movement.   Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and exceptional interpersonal skills are required.  Thoughtful, curious, flexible, collaborative, and creative problem-solver with entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor. Demonstrated experience working with highly motivated and passionate volunteers and donors. Committed to high-level customer service and donor support and consistently demonstrates initiative, creativity, and diplomacy.  Good public speaking skills required. Experience delivering training preferred. Solid understanding of fundraising principles required, and proficiency with donor databases strongly desired.  Strong writing skills preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs and Drive) and the Web and ability/willingness to learn new programs and software Proven track record handling multiple projects, managing and meeting deadlines, and working gracefully under pressure.  Flexibility with work schedule is required. When travel is safe, the ability to travel at least 25% of the work time is required. This will involve some evening and weekend work  Candidates with more than four years of relevant work experience may be considered for hiring at the Senior Manager level.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. 
League of Conservation Voters
Senior Vice President of Development
League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC
Title : Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development Department: Development Status : Exempt Reports To : President Positions Reporting To This Position : VP of Development Partnerships, VP of GiveGreen, VP of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising, VP of Membership & Development Operations, VP of Marketing and Engagement, Special Assistant to Development Location: Washington DC preferred. Other locations considered . Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-V Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000-$250,000   General Description : The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.   For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We work to elect climate and democracy champions, and hold elected officials accountable to deliver on the ambitious change the public wants and science demands. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, with highly effective and impactful grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Core to all of this work is our commitment to advance racial justice and equity.   At LCV, we approach our work through our organizational values -- accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability -- and we are seeking a leader who will help us maintain and expand our fundraising efforts with a deep commitment to these values.   The SVP of Development is a key leadership position that reports to the President, works closely with the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Team. The SVP of Development will have the exciting opportunity to lead the largest department at LCV in raising over $100 Million+ annually through a combination of membership, major gifts, institutional giving, and special events fundraising.   The SVP is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of our fundraising efforts, ensuring that we set ambitious yet achievable goals by providing leadership, vision, and evaluation of the Development department's performance, as well as managing relationships with some of our most important donors. The SVP will lead a skilled and growing team of over 40 development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and engaging more individuals and institutions in the work and values of LCV (501c4) and related entities, including LCV Education Fund (501c3), LCV Victory Fund (SuperPAC), LCV Action Fund (PAC), GiveGreen (Candidate fundraising), and the broader network of 30 state affiliates collectively called the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM).   The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of overseeing sizable fundraising departments with varied and complex revenue streams, be a creative and thoughtful leader with demonstrated skills as a strong manager of people and systems, and have the ability to plan for and respond to growth. The SVP will need to have a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and a dedication to centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of their work.   Responsibilities : Development Department Management Set and drive a clear vision for the Development department that advances organization-wide strategies, goals, and change processes. Provide leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and the efficient coordination for the development team to execute the development plan and to monitor progress toward these goals. Lead the fundraising team's creation of a strategic vision for advancing our deep commitment to anti-racism. Manage, develop, and retain a growing team of 40+ development professionals and actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the department, and in its work with other departments. Lead the building, implementation, and adoption of systems and practices that support intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, integration, communication, and relationship building. Across functions, programs and campaigns, promote a fundraising culture of trust, support, resource sharing, and transparency. Prepare yearly and mid-year budgets in collaboration with the Development department leadership team and Finance department, sign invoices and contracts for the department, monitor revenue and expense budgets.   Fundraising Strategy and Implementation Plan and direct a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues of $100M+ from membership, mid-level donors, major donor principal giving, planned giving, foundations and other institutional funders. Lead the department’s focus on expanding the racial diversity of the donor and activist base at all levels, and ensure fundraising strategies foster inclusion of donors and activists of color. Own, manage, and grow a select portfolio of principal gift individual donors, institutional funders, and prospects. Develop a vision and practices that increase integration and coordination of fundraising across the CVM, which is our network of 30+ state affiliates. In coordination with NRDC Action Votes & NRDC Action Fund PAC, ensure that GiveGreen, a multi-million dollar candidate fundraising program, is staffed, resourced, and set up to succeed. In collaboration with the Executive Team, Communications Department, and other senior development staff, create unified and inclusive messages and marketing frames to motivate and inspire individual and institutional donors and prospects at all levels to support LCV and LCVEF’s missions. Coordinate with operations and campaigns teams to boost the use of data to inform goals and priorities. Work with the development team on short-and long-term revenue forecasting for membership, mid-level and major donor (individual and institutional) programs.   Executive Team Leadership and Organization-wide Goals Instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV. In collaboration with the Board of Directors and other senior leaders of the organization, help to develop and execute the overarching organizational direction, goals and strategies. Cultivate strong relationships with the Boards of Directors to drive deeper engagement in stewardship and the fundraising process. Collaborate on recruitment of new Board members with an eye towards creating more age, race, and gender diversity.   Qualifications : Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 15 years experience leading a robust and complex fundraising operation, with direct experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of development, including planned giving, gift solicitations, institutional fundraising, stewardship, digital and membership, as well as significant staff management. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth, including retention, upgrade and lapsed strategies. Senior leadership experience and track record of working across multiple program areas and legal entities. Preferred - Electoral campaign experience. Familiarity with grants management and tracking across a large and growing organization. Experience in securing support for 501 (c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC contributions. Experience with operationalizing equity and developing equity and justice rooted fundraising strategies. Experience working in and raising money in organizations with an affiliated network structure. Skills: Deep commitment to the organization's mission and values. High level of cultural competence and ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven track record leading a diverse and large team -- including deep experience overseeing staff, hiring, nurturing and developing talent. Proven track record utilizing innovative strategies to maximize fundraising efforts. Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and foundation donors at five to seven figure levels. Demonstrated strength in prospect discovery and in building effective strategies to compel new major donor investments. Experience integrating giving programs at various levels to cultivate greater donor commitments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies, including the Board of Directors and various Board committees, other department heads, program directors, staff, and donors. Strong track record of developing and building out effective fundraising infrastructure, including operational systems and processes for fundraising team, financial management, administration, grant and contract management, CRM work, and membership/development administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure, and reactive environment. Ability to be decisive while balancing input against deadlines. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects. Understanding of power, racial, sexual, economic, and gender inequities and their intersection with climate justice. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance sometimes competing internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and create a results driven culture. Articulate and persuasive communicator in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting case materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with Board members/major donors/foundations and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to travel regularly and frequently (up to 2-3 times/month post-pandemic) for meetings, training, affiliate engagement as well as internal staff meetings and LCV events. The preference is for the position to be based in Washington DC but other locations will be considered. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP of Development” in the subject line by February 21, 2022. No phone calls please.   LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Jan 02, 2022
Full time
Title : Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development Department: Development Status : Exempt Reports To : President Positions Reporting To This Position : VP of Development Partnerships, VP of GiveGreen, VP of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising, VP of Membership & Development Operations, VP of Marketing and Engagement, Special Assistant to Development Location: Washington DC preferred. Other locations considered . Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-V Salary Range (depending on experience) : $140,000-$250,000   General Description : The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.   For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We work to elect climate and democracy champions, and hold elected officials accountable to deliver on the ambitious change the public wants and science demands. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, with highly effective and impactful grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Core to all of this work is our commitment to advance racial justice and equity.   At LCV, we approach our work through our organizational values -- accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability -- and we are seeking a leader who will help us maintain and expand our fundraising efforts with a deep commitment to these values.   The SVP of Development is a key leadership position that reports to the President, works closely with the Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Team. The SVP of Development will have the exciting opportunity to lead the largest department at LCV in raising over $100 Million+ annually through a combination of membership, major gifts, institutional giving, and special events fundraising.   The SVP is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of our fundraising efforts, ensuring that we set ambitious yet achievable goals by providing leadership, vision, and evaluation of the Development department's performance, as well as managing relationships with some of our most important donors. The SVP will lead a skilled and growing team of over 40 development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and engaging more individuals and institutions in the work and values of LCV (501c4) and related entities, including LCV Education Fund (501c3), LCV Victory Fund (SuperPAC), LCV Action Fund (PAC), GiveGreen (Candidate fundraising), and the broader network of 30 state affiliates collectively called the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM).   The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of overseeing sizable fundraising departments with varied and complex revenue streams, be a creative and thoughtful leader with demonstrated skills as a strong manager of people and systems, and have the ability to plan for and respond to growth. The SVP will need to have a deep commitment to protecting the environment and democracy and a dedication to centering racial justice and equity in all aspects of their work.   Responsibilities : Development Department Management Set and drive a clear vision for the Development department that advances organization-wide strategies, goals, and change processes. Provide leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and the efficient coordination for the development team to execute the development plan and to monitor progress toward these goals. Lead the fundraising team's creation of a strategic vision for advancing our deep commitment to anti-racism. Manage, develop, and retain a growing team of 40+ development professionals and actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the department, and in its work with other departments. Lead the building, implementation, and adoption of systems and practices that support intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, integration, communication, and relationship building. Across functions, programs and campaigns, promote a fundraising culture of trust, support, resource sharing, and transparency. Prepare yearly and mid-year budgets in collaboration with the Development department leadership team and Finance department, sign invoices and contracts for the department, monitor revenue and expense budgets.   Fundraising Strategy and Implementation Plan and direct a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues of $100M+ from membership, mid-level donors, major donor principal giving, planned giving, foundations and other institutional funders. Lead the department’s focus on expanding the racial diversity of the donor and activist base at all levels, and ensure fundraising strategies foster inclusion of donors and activists of color. Own, manage, and grow a select portfolio of principal gift individual donors, institutional funders, and prospects. Develop a vision and practices that increase integration and coordination of fundraising across the CVM, which is our network of 30+ state affiliates. In coordination with NRDC Action Votes & NRDC Action Fund PAC, ensure that GiveGreen, a multi-million dollar candidate fundraising program, is staffed, resourced, and set up to succeed. In collaboration with the Executive Team, Communications Department, and other senior development staff, create unified and inclusive messages and marketing frames to motivate and inspire individual and institutional donors and prospects at all levels to support LCV and LCVEF’s missions. Coordinate with operations and campaigns teams to boost the use of data to inform goals and priorities. Work with the development team on short-and long-term revenue forecasting for membership, mid-level and major donor (individual and institutional) programs.   Executive Team Leadership and Organization-wide Goals Instill a culture of philanthropy throughout LCV. In collaboration with the Board of Directors and other senior leaders of the organization, help to develop and execute the overarching organizational direction, goals and strategies. Cultivate strong relationships with the Boards of Directors to drive deeper engagement in stewardship and the fundraising process. Collaborate on recruitment of new Board members with an eye towards creating more age, race, and gender diversity.   Qualifications : Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 15 years experience leading a robust and complex fundraising operation, with direct experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of development, including planned giving, gift solicitations, institutional fundraising, stewardship, digital and membership, as well as significant staff management. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth, including retention, upgrade and lapsed strategies. Senior leadership experience and track record of working across multiple program areas and legal entities. Preferred - Electoral campaign experience. Familiarity with grants management and tracking across a large and growing organization. Experience in securing support for 501 (c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC contributions. Experience with operationalizing equity and developing equity and justice rooted fundraising strategies. Experience working in and raising money in organizations with an affiliated network structure. Skills: Deep commitment to the organization's mission and values. High level of cultural competence and ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven track record leading a diverse and large team -- including deep experience overseeing staff, hiring, nurturing and developing talent. Proven track record utilizing innovative strategies to maximize fundraising efforts. Proven ability to personally cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and foundation donors at five to seven figure levels. Demonstrated strength in prospect discovery and in building effective strategies to compel new major donor investments. Experience integrating giving programs at various levels to cultivate greater donor commitments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies, including the Board of Directors and various Board committees, other department heads, program directors, staff, and donors. Strong track record of developing and building out effective fundraising infrastructure, including operational systems and processes for fundraising team, financial management, administration, grant and contract management, CRM work, and membership/development administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure, and reactive environment. Ability to be decisive while balancing input against deadlines. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while handling multiple projects. Understanding of power, racial, sexual, economic, and gender inequities and their intersection with climate justice. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance sometimes competing internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and create a results driven culture. Articulate and persuasive communicator in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting case materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with Board members/major donors/foundations and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to travel regularly and frequently (up to 2-3 times/month post-pandemic) for meetings, training, affiliate engagement as well as internal staff meetings and LCV events. The preference is for the position to be based in Washington DC but other locations will be considered. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.   To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP of Development” in the subject line by February 21, 2022. No phone calls please.   LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Mid-Level Giving & Volunteer Manager
Human Rights Campaign Washington, DC
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.   Position Summary: The Mid-Level Giving & Volunteer Manager is a key member of the Human Rights Campaign’s industry renowned mid-level donor program. This position is part of an energized team who trains, coaches, and supports the volunteer leaders affiliated with the 34 Steering Committees throughout the country to achieve fundraising goals through new member recruitment and donor stewardship, as well as foster leadership development and fundraising skills in the volunteers. This position works closely with members of the Board of Governors and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors, and HRC’s senior staff. The position will report to the Director of Federal Club. This is full-time position based in Washington, DC. While much of this position’s work will exist in a virtual environment to begin, the position and its responsibilities will develop over the coming year as we emerge from the pandemic, and resume work and outreach at in-person events. At that time, this position will require regular travel.   Position Responsibilities: Cultivate strong relationships with volunteers and Board members, providing on-going coaching, training and conflict management as necessary. Manage a portfolio of local HRC Federal Clubs, including leading volunteer teams in developing and executing donor-centered year-round cultivation and recruitment plans.  Lead Federal Club stewardship and recruitment efforts around all HRC activities including Federal Club events.  Collaborate with staff and volunteers on identifying prospects, drafting scripts for fundraising pitches, creating compelling content for events and communications, coordinating speaker travel, and developing briefings for senior staff.  Collaborate with the Major Gifts Team to identify major donor prospects and upgrades and support a superior and seamless donor experience through joint cultivation activities and as donors move between the Federal Club and Federal Club Council programs. Assist the Director and team members in special projects and ongoing initiatives to improve services to volunteers and donors.  May work on special projects such as special fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, inter- and intra-departmental initiatives, social media content development, and benefit fulfillment.  Work with Federal Club team to develop volunteer training modules throughout the year, with a special focus during the annual Equality Convention and biannual Board Meetings.   Other duties as assigned.    Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) strongly preferred as well as two to four years of successful fundraising experience. Special consideration given for experience with mid-level donor programs.  Deep commitment to and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and an inherent drive to keep current on HRC’s work as well as more broadly in the social justice movement.   Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and exceptional interpersonal skills are required.  Thoughtful, curious, flexible, collaborative, and creative problem-solver with entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor. Demonstrated experience working with highly motivated and passionate volunteers and donors. Committed to high-level customer service and donor support and consistently demonstrates initiative, creativity, and diplomacy.  Good public speaking skills required. Experience delivering training preferred. Solid understanding of fundraising principles required, and proficiency with donor databases strongly desired.  Strong writing skills preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs and Drive) and ability/willingness to learn new programs and software. Proven track record handling multiple projects, managing and meeting deadlines, and working gracefully under pressure.  Flexibility with work schedule. Must be willing to travel extensively in the United States, as at least 25% of work time, sometimes in evenings and often on weekends.  Candidates with more than four years of relevant work experience may be considered for hiring at the Senior Manager level.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Apr 23, 2021
Full time
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.   Position Summary: The Mid-Level Giving & Volunteer Manager is a key member of the Human Rights Campaign’s industry renowned mid-level donor program. This position is part of an energized team who trains, coaches, and supports the volunteer leaders affiliated with the 34 Steering Committees throughout the country to achieve fundraising goals through new member recruitment and donor stewardship, as well as foster leadership development and fundraising skills in the volunteers. This position works closely with members of the Board of Governors and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors, and HRC’s senior staff. The position will report to the Director of Federal Club. This is full-time position based in Washington, DC. While much of this position’s work will exist in a virtual environment to begin, the position and its responsibilities will develop over the coming year as we emerge from the pandemic, and resume work and outreach at in-person events. At that time, this position will require regular travel.   Position Responsibilities: Cultivate strong relationships with volunteers and Board members, providing on-going coaching, training and conflict management as necessary. Manage a portfolio of local HRC Federal Clubs, including leading volunteer teams in developing and executing donor-centered year-round cultivation and recruitment plans.  Lead Federal Club stewardship and recruitment efforts around all HRC activities including Federal Club events.  Collaborate with staff and volunteers on identifying prospects, drafting scripts for fundraising pitches, creating compelling content for events and communications, coordinating speaker travel, and developing briefings for senior staff.  Collaborate with the Major Gifts Team to identify major donor prospects and upgrades and support a superior and seamless donor experience through joint cultivation activities and as donors move between the Federal Club and Federal Club Council programs. Assist the Director and team members in special projects and ongoing initiatives to improve services to volunteers and donors.  May work on special projects such as special fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, inter- and intra-departmental initiatives, social media content development, and benefit fulfillment.  Work with Federal Club team to develop volunteer training modules throughout the year, with a special focus during the annual Equality Convention and biannual Board Meetings.   Other duties as assigned.    Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) strongly preferred as well as two to four years of successful fundraising experience. Special consideration given for experience with mid-level donor programs.  Deep commitment to and knowledge of the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and an inherent drive to keep current on HRC’s work as well as more broadly in the social justice movement.   Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and exceptional interpersonal skills are required.  Thoughtful, curious, flexible, collaborative, and creative problem-solver with entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of humor. Demonstrated experience working with highly motivated and passionate volunteers and donors. Committed to high-level customer service and donor support and consistently demonstrates initiative, creativity, and diplomacy.  Good public speaking skills required. Experience delivering training preferred. Solid understanding of fundraising principles required, and proficiency with donor databases strongly desired.  Strong writing skills preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel), Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs and Drive) and ability/willingness to learn new programs and software. Proven track record handling multiple projects, managing and meeting deadlines, and working gracefully under pressure.  Flexibility with work schedule. Must be willing to travel extensively in the United States, as at least 25% of work time, sometimes in evenings and often on weekends.  Candidates with more than four years of relevant work experience may be considered for hiring at the Senior Manager level.    All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.   No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

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