Senior Associate Director of Development
Core
Managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors to secure multi-year funding for global conservation projects through direct cultivation, solicitation, and asset development.
Role type
Senior Associate Director of Development (Major Gifts)
Builds
Multi-year fundraising strategies and donor relationships for The Nature Conservancy
Domain
Non-profit conservation / Major Gift Fundraising
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, donor portfolio management, asset development, complex negotiation, budget management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Planned giving expertise, capital campaign experience, cross-cultural communication, volunteer network management
Technologies
Donor database management, proposal budgeting
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 80–100 donors with capacity to give over $250,000; Conduct 100+ visits and 180–300 moves annually; Negotiate complex, high-profile agreements; Develop and implement fundraising plans; Supervise support staff; Travel frequently on short notice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities