Director of Philanthropy Operations

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

📋 Description

• Lead the Florida Business Unit Development Operations Team to support the annual Florida Fundraising Strategy.

• Collaborate with the Florida Director of Philanthropy to shape the vision for the Philanthropy Operations team.

• Manage donor engagement initiatives, coordinate events, oversee donor communications, handle major gift management, and philanthropy operations.

• Supervise gift processing, fundraising and financial reporting, event planning and trips, research, prospect management, donor stewardship, volunteer coordination, and pipeline development.

• Oversee the comprehensive campaign operations of the Business Unit, including the operating plan, timeline, deliverables, and fundraising goals.

• Design, develop, and implement development operations strategies and tactics.

• Establish measurable objectives and metrics, build donor/prospect pipelines, and ensure accountability for fundraisers.

• Supervise gift processing, prospect research, assignment of prospects, portfolio management, and support for major gift fundraising.

• Monitor fundraising progress and generate reports for senior leadership.

• Direct the annual department planning and goal-setting processes.

• Oversee event planning and staff, and create the annual events strategy.

• Work collaboratively with development and chapter leadership to promote alignment, teamwork, and an inclusive culture.

• Enhance team systems and tools, including AI, wealth screening, and communication platforms.

• Manage non-direct fundraising activities during comprehensive campaigns.

• Oversee staff training, professional development, expectations, objectives, budgets, projects, deadlines, and accountability.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, financial standards, as well as state and local regulations and legal requirements.

• Lead strategic initiatives and complex processes while collaborating with senior management, conservation staff, and financial/legal advisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience.

• Proven experience in planning and managing budgetary responsibilities.

• Experience in managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

• Background in developing, managing, and executing multiple projects and strategic objectives.

• Familiarity with navigating complex organizations.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams at various organizational levels.

• Relevant experience, coursework, or training in principles, practices, and procedures of the field.

• 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.

• Willingness to travel frequently on short notice and work extended hours and weekends.

• Multi-lingual skills and experience in multi-cultural or cross-cultural contexts are valued.

• Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.

• Expert knowledge of current trends and evolving practices in the relevant discipline.

• Understanding of best practices in non-profit management.

🏝️ 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.