Associate Director – Philanthropy

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

📋 Description

• Secure significant contributions that align with Nature United’s conservation goals.

• Oversee a portfolio of 75–125 qualified donors and prospects capable of donating $100,000+ through one-time or multi-year contributions.

• Meet an annual fundraising target exceeding $1,000,000.

• Develop a major donor pipeline by assessing and qualifying potential leads.

• Create and implement strategies to engage, cultivate, solicit, and support prospects and donors.

• Prepare cases, proposals, budgets, reports, and briefing materials in collaboration with internal teams.

• Direct fundraising strategy and identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects based in the US.

• Assist in the stewardship of US-based middle donors as part of pipeline development.

• Facilitate donor cultivation and stewardship events.

• Adhere to Nature United’s gift-related policies and the ethical standards set by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

• Exhibit a commitment to building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

• Collaborate with The Nature Conservancy’s global fundraising network on cross-border fundraising and shared prospects.

• Manage reporting obligations, ensure compliance with funding terms, and identify opportunities for renewal and upgrades.

• Stay updated on Nature United’s priorities and the broader philanthropic landscape.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.

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

• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors effectively.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Background, coursework, or training in fundraising principles and best practices.

• Skill in assessing an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential for supporting the organization’s objectives.

• Ability to inform and educate prospective and existing donors about suitable giving options.

• Competence in implementing and managing fundraising strategies, including personalized cultivation, solicitation, and recognition plans.

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

• Proven track record of utilizing listening, diplomacy, and tact to foster strong relationships and engage donors and volunteers.

• Proven ability to negotiate sensitive or high-profile agreements.

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of charitable gift planning.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• Parental leave policy.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional benefits for life and work well-being.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Opportunities for career development.

• A supportive work environment focusing on health, well-being, and flexibility needs.