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Director of Development, Tennessee, The Nature Conservancy Organization Overview 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. 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. Job Description The Director of Development (DoD) is responsible for directing all aspects of the Tennessee fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support urgent conservation goals. They establish the vision for areas of responsibility, identify key challenges, develop, and synthesize plans of action, and deliver targeted outcomes. The DoD leads a team of development professionals and reports directly to the Tennessee State Director. The DoD proposes and develops long-range donor strategies and tactics to communicate a broad vision to others to advance the Conservancy’s goals. They manage all major gifts functions, which may include planned giving, endowments, principal gifts, donor prospecting and research, donor engagement, and special multi-year fundraising campaigns. The DoD will be responsible for a select group of prospects and donors, managing selected trustee relationships and may be responsible for volunteer engagement. They will travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours and occasional weekends. Qualifications The Director of Development for The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee will lead the development team to achieve a fundraising goal of at least $3.5M in annual philanthropic contributions. They will develop the resources and tools needed to articulate a clear and compelling case for support to The Nature Conservancy’s mission. The DoD will engage new, diverse donors and significantly increase the donor pipeline with a focus on cultivating major donors. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience. Experience asking for and closing major and principal gifts. Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with new and existing fundraising constituents. Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities. Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team. Experience, coursework, or other training in charitable giving, particularly in capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. Salary & Benefits The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other work wellbeing benefits. The DoD will be based in the Nashville, TN metro area and work in a hybrid work environment out of our Brentwood, TN office. The salary range for this role will be $130,000 to $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications. How to Apply Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. Click “submit” to apply for the position. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr ABFE

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