Associate Director of Development

Opportunity to join a global organisation during a growth phase
- Be an integral part of scaling up conservation impact
- Based Sydney, CBD 2000- Hybrid First Culture
- Join this global charity with an ambitious 2030 strategy, as a Major Gifts and Partnerships fundraising leader, to scale up conservation impact._
- **Opportunity to join a global organisation during a growth phase**:

- **Be an integral part of scaling up conservation impact**:

- **Based Sydney, CBD 2000- Hybrid First Culture**:

- **Full-time, permanent role**:

- **Generous salary + super + impressive benefit scheme**

**The Organisation - The Nature Conservancy**

Beaumont People are pleased to be partnering with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Founded in 1951, this
**global conservation organisation** is dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, they create innovative, on-the-ground
**solutions to our world's toughest challenges** so that nature and people can thrive together.

The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time they have
**grown significantly** and now conduct projects in all mainland Australian states and territories. They are tackling
**climate change, conserving lands, water, and oceans** at an unprecedented scale, providing
**food and water sustainably,** and helping make cities more sustainable.

**About the Role - Associate Director of Development**

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This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team at TNC, as they
**invest in their Fundraising programs** and activity across Australia.

The Associate Director of Development (ADOD) is responsible for
**sustaining and**
**sophisticated approaches** to develop donor strategies.

Being part of a global network offers you access to peer relationships, where you are encouraged to share, develop, and learn
**best practice fundraising** together. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the APAC team on fundraising initiatives with donors and see their work on the ground, there is opportunity to
**travel domestically on country and across APAC and the USA where TNC’s World Office is located.**

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You will be seeking support for international conservation needs as well as their four domestic focuses:
**The Outback** (including work with many Indigenous Traditional Owners)

**Our Oceans** (including their extensive shellfish reef building program across the bays and estuaries of southern Australia)

**The Southern Murray-Darling Basin **(including innovative water funds and property management)

**Protection **(working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030).

**Responsibilities**:

- To build lasting relationships with a portfolio of approx. 100 existing & prospective major donors
- Confidence to work on cultivation of relationships with the capacity to give over $1,000,000
- Strategic management of distinctive corporate relationships
- Ensure consistency in providing the best possible donor experience
- Confidently present the mission of TNC to diverse groups educating on the options for giving
- Handle confidential information with sensitivity
- Self-motivate, learn & adopt strategic fundraising techniques to reach your personal revenue target
- Build internal relationships to ensure a successful cross-functional approach

**About you**
- Demonstrated success growing a Major Gifts Donor Portfolio in a fundraising environment (gifts of $25k >)
- Ability to implement & manage fundraising plans including cultivation, solicitation & recognition
- Attention to detail & commitment to compliance (donor/legal/IRS)
- An exceptional & adaptable communicator, confident in sensitive negotiations
- Experience utilising a fundraising CRM to track multiple prospects & donors
- A commitment to staying up to date with current trends in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving
- Work autonomously in a remote setting, confident in identifying & solving problems
- Travel frequently & work flexible hours as needed

**Benefits**

TNC offers a
**generous salary**, commensurate with experience, and a plethora of impressive market-leading benefits, including
**medical, dental & vision care**, and the 401k saving plan.

They offer a flexible work environment, with a hybrid first work model that allows employees to work remotely and in the office.

As a member of the TNC team, you will have the opportunity to attend APAC conferences, participate in donor tours to TNC project sites domestically and overseas and join team retreats.

**How to Apply**

TNC is in a growth phase, with an ambitious goal and strategy to

Please send your resume through the ‘apply’ option. For a confidential discussion please contact: