Associate Director of Development, Oceania

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement effective multi-year plans and strategies for securing corporate, foundation, and individual contributions.

• Create a portfolio of qualified donors and cultivate meaningful relationships.

• Utilize donor-strategy principles effectively.

• Make direct requests for funding to support global and local priorities.

• Identify opportunities for asset gifts and other non-cash contributions, such as planned gifts and trade lands.

• Offer donor recognition opportunities to enhance future giving.

• Collaborate with relevant field partners and Worldwide Office personnel.

• Keep partners and staff informed about interactions, issues, and concerns.

• Highlight Conservancy programs in broad terms.

• Engage volunteers through both formal and informal networks.

• Utilize the Conservancy’s donor database effectively.

• Participate in the development of proposals.

• Travel frequently and often on short notice.

• Work long and flexible hours as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.

• Proven experience in building and sustaining long-term relationships with fundraising stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience in soliciting and securing gifts of $25,000 or more.

• Competence in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Background in fundraising principles through experience, coursework, or training.

• Multi-lingual capabilities and multicultural or cross-cultural experience are valued.

• Ability to assess an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential to support the Conservancy's objectives.

• Skill in educating and informing prospective and current donors about suitable giving options.

• Capability to implement and manage fundraising strategies effectively.

• Knowledge of current charitable giving trends, including capital campaigns, major gifts, or planned giving.

• Experience utilizing diplomacy, listening, and tact to foster strong relationships and engage donors and volunteers.

• Ability to negotiate high-profile or sensitive agreements.

• Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning.

• Valid driver’s license and adherence to TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

• Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may involve reviewing the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment promoting employee health and well-being.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible scheduling options.