Description
Donor Relations Manager I
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience.
Annual fundraising goal of $100,000 or more, along with a goal for bequest notifications.
Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget.
Does not supervise staff but may supervise volunteers and/or temporary staff.
Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
Financial responsibility includes working within a budget and meeting fundraising goals for local and worldwide conservation.
Manage a portfolio of 75 – 125 individual donors with the capacity to make a gift up to $20,000 once the portfolio is developed and be responsible for 75 – 125 visits and 225 – 375 moves annually.
Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups who are important to the organization’s overall prosperity.
Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisors.
Travel and work flexible hours.
Assists team in planning and executing donor events.
Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.
We’re Looking for You:
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy, more than 130,000 acres in Oklahoma have been preserved for people and nature. From the rivers to the plains the Oklahoma Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Oklahoma unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
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.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
Experience working across teams.
Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans.
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
Direct fundraising related experience.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
Experience with database administration and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.
Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
What We Bring:
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 and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may 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 equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.
Apply now at: https://careers.tnc.org/us/en/job/JR101021/Donor-Relations-Manager
