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The Nature Conservancy Associate Director of Development, Asia Pacific Division in Lansing, Michigan
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The ADOD understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies and builds strong relationships with a portfolio of new and current donors and prospects. The ADOD will cultivate donors from annual giving to major / principal or planned gifts. They will be responsible for direct asks in support of Asis Pacific Division priorities to meet funding needs. They discuss assets proficiently and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. They will incorporate blended gifts and gifts of assets in proposals to donors. They are capable of discussing the priorities of TNC writ large and in the Asia Pacific region. They understand organizational budgets and are proficient utilizing this knowledge to build proposal budgets. They have knowledge of charitable giving with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and the ability to discuss complex charitable gift options with donors. TNC is in a silent phase of an ambitious campaign in support of its 2030 Goals. The ADOD will staff leadership as a moves manager as appropriate. They may manage assigned volunteer leader relationships. They will be required to use TNC's donor database.
Responsibilities Include: * Managing a portfolio of 40-75 donors, including donors with the capacity to give gifts over US $750,000. * Responsible for 40-75 visits and 120-225 moves annually. * Accountability for a minimum annual fundraising goal of US $2,000,000+ once the portfolio is developed.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? 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 with strong experience of engaging donors to fulfill their philanthropic aspirations and raise funds that help achieve transformative outcomes.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience with fundraising best practices, complex gift strategies, managing relationships, and adapting to evolving trends in charitable giving. This is an exciting opportunity to make a globally significant impact for people and nature in Asia Pacific and beyond.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience.
- Demonstrated experience in cultivating and ultimately stewarding the development of a pipeline of new donors.
- Experience in fundraising strategy development focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift level donors.
- Experience in building donor specific strategies focused on High-Net-Worth Individuals and private foundations.
- Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major / principal gift level donors, foundations and corporations.
- Experience in asking for and closing seven figure gifts.
- 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 / principal gifts and planned giving.
- Fluency in an Asian language.
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 benef