Director of Philanthropy

They oversee the development and implementation of a strategic, integrated, and collaborative approach to maximize fundraising success, including all aspects of the philanthropic continuum, from operations to donor cultivation and engagement through solicitation strategies, proposals and gift stewardship. The DOP works closely with and manages relations with key partners including senior management, internal teams, donors, trustees and volunteers to achieve program goals.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Director of Philanthropy (DOP) is responsible for leading all aspects of a comprehensive development program that secures significant financial resources to support The Nature Conservancy's conservation goals. This role leads one or more fundraising functions, including major gifts, principal gifts, planned giving, foundation relations, corporate partnerships, donor prospecting and research, and special fundraising initiatives and campaigns. The DOP serves on the Chapter's Management Team, and helps inform decision-making based on their experience and expertise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Director of Philanthropy (DOP) leads all aspects of a comprehensive Philanthropy program that secures significant financial resources to support The Nature Conservancy's conservation goals. They focus on long-range strategic priorities, advance the Conservancy's goals, and communicate a broad vision to others. They establish and monitor activity level benchmarks and measures of success. They oversee the development and implementation of a strategic, integrated, and collaborative approach to maximize fundraising success, including all aspects of the philanthropic continuum, from operations to donor cultivation and engagement through solicitation strategies, proposals and gift stewardship. They facilitate strategic dialogues with donors and senior-level stakeholders, probing to identify key issues and requirements, negotiating and developing solutions, and synthesizing a plan of action tailored to key constituencies. They will direct diverse activities, develop complex practices and processes, project outcomes, and initiate changes in order to improve effectiveness. They manage priority vendor relationships. The DOP works closely with and manages relations with key partners including senior management, internal teams, donors, trustees and volunteers to achieve program goals.

The DOP will be responsible for a select group of principal and major gift prospects and donors; the size of the portfolio will be determined in part with consideration for the scope of supervisory responsibility. They are responsible for developing and presenting analyses and recommendations to the Board of Trustees and its committees and for managing select Trustee relationships. The DOP reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the North Carolina Business Unit Management Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Accountable for fundraising goals of $7 million to $15 million a year through a fundraising department or philanthropy program.
  
• Broad management responsibility for a department and professional and administrative staff, including recruitment, retention, and professional development; for establishing goals and clear directions; and for setting "stretch" objectives.
  
• Design and direct complex and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other professionals.
  
• Develop and administer the fundraising program budget and fundraising objectives, evaluate program results, and develop corrective strategies as needed.
  
• Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
  
• Ensure that programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for ethical compliance.
  
• Lead strategic initiatives through collaboration with senior-level internal and external stakeholders in order to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
  
• Make strategic decisions; decisions made may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
  
• Plan and lead new programs/initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals are achieved.
  
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
  
• Travel frequently and on short notice, potentially working long hours and weekends as needed.
  
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements minor physical exertion and/or strain.
  

We're Looking for You:

If you have experience supervising a multidisciplinary team, closing major gifts, and working in a complex non-profit environment - look no further! The Nature Conservancy may be the place for you. We're looking for someone who can serve as a leader and direct all aspects of one or more development functions. Apply today and find a career where you can find meaning and purpose.

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