Associate Director – Philanthropy Operations

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

📋 Description

• Provide strategic guidance for philanthropy operations, portfolio management, fundraising analytics, financial coordination, and operational planning.

• Supervise systems, processes, reporting, staff, and resources that support fundraising objectives and donor engagement strategies.

• Spearhead the planning, execution, and ongoing enhancement of fundraising systems, processes, and practices.

• Oversee prospect and portfolio management, reporting and analytics, gift administration coordination, stewardship support, and operational planning.

• Develop and execute operational plans, set performance metrics, manage budgets, track fundraising outcomes, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Lead processes for portfolio and prospect management, including donor strategy sessions, portfolio reviews, pipeline development, and discovery initiatives.

• Analyze fundraising performance, generate reports and dashboards, and monitor key performance indicators.

• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and resource distribution.

• Supervise staff, promote professional development, drive operational change initiatives, and encourage cross-departmental and regional collaboration.

• Coordinate strategic plans and tactics while managing daily operations.

• Manage guidelines, analyze information, enhance workflows, and resolve issues.

• Provide guidance, recommendations, training, and system expertise related to the functional area.

• Oversee documentation, initiate complex processes, and improve team systems and tools.

• Collaborate with Conservancy staff, donors, Trustees, vendors, public agencies, financial institutions, and legal and accounting professionals.

• Evaluate situations, assess alternatives, project outcomes, and implement solutions to enhance effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.

• Proven experience in leading and implementing multiple projects.

• Background in negotiating complex agreements.

• Familiarity with current and evolving technology in the relevant field.

• Experience collaborating with teams across the organization.

• Completion of coursework or training in principles and practices relevant to the field.

• Supervisory experience, including setting objectives and managing performance, along with conflict resolution.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a partnership or advisory capacity.

• Demonstrated capability to conceive and write creatively for diverse audiences.

• Experience in developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes.

• Expertise in current and evolving technology pertinent to the field.

• In-depth knowledge of contemporary trends in the relevant discipline, preferably within a non-profit context.

• Proficient in interpreting guidelines as well as manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.

• Successful experience in managing and implementing strategic program goals.

• Exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities.

• Understanding of accounting practices.

• Strong knowledge of fundraising operations, philanthropy best practices, and principles of prospect management.

• Advanced analytical, financial management, and reporting capabilities.

• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and functions.

• Experience in leading process improvement and change management initiatives.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with fundraising CRM platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and reporting tools.

• The successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible schedules.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.