Director of Development

New York, New York, USA

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Nature Conservancy’s global campaign, One Future: Together We Find A Way, has set ambitious goals to resource conservation efforts worldwide. The New York Director of Development (DoD III) is responsible for directing all aspects of The Nature Conservancy’s development efforts and team across New York State to secure financial resources to support the New York Division programs and, working closely with the New York Global Markets Director of Development, fulfill the New York Division’s campaign goals by end of 2030: raise $500M in private philanthropy ($400M outright and $100M planned giving) from individuals, foundations, and corporations. This work includes collaborating with team members to coordinate gifts for work beyond New York (across North America and around he world). The New York Director of Development will work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteer leaders, and others to grow support for the Conservancy by leveraging the campaign.

The New York Director of Development provides the development leadership to help facilitate mission success of the Conservancy across New York. They establish the vision for areas of responsibility, identify and address key challenges, develop, synthesize and undertake a plan of action, and deliver targeted outcomes. The New York Director of Development reports to the Global Director, Global Markets and Regional Strategic Development and has an extremely close working relationship with the New York Executive Director, who also helps supervise them. The Director of Development serves on the New York Executive Team. The Director of Development also works collaboratively with the New York Global Market Director of Development to coordinate work around donors interested in New York and beyond New York.

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years related experience, including 3 years working at a senior level.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.
• Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.
• Management experience of a large multidisciplinary department, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Effectively communicate via presentations, conversations, and documents.
• Experience in managing a geographically dispersed team.
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Expert understanding of best practices in non-profit management.
• Knowledge of advanced gift planning concepts.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $250,000- $300,000 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.

To apply for job ID 56362, submit a resume and statement of interest to Jonathan McIntosh atjmcintosh@thinkingahead.com and Dan Kuhar at dkuhar@thinkingahead.com.

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.

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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.