Donor Communications Manager

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

📋 Description

• Create and execute a thorough communications strategy and plan to support principal and major gift fundraising efforts in Florida.

• Craft engaging donor communications that align with Florida's conservation objectives and TNC’s global conservation mission.

• Generate content for campaigns, solicitation materials, impact/grant reports, stewardship, and various donor communications.

• Simplify complex scientific and conservation topics into compelling narratives that encourage donor support.

• Write, edit, design, and oversee the production of proposals, reports, campaign materials, letters, speeches/scripts, impact reports, presentations, event materials, and conservation updates.

• Collaborate with finance, conservation, philanthropy operations, executive, and philanthropy teams to ensure alignment of requests with conservation priorities and financial needs.

• Assist in managing corporate and foundation grant submissions and reporting obligations.

• Work alongside external writing, design, printing, and mailing vendors.

• Coordinate efforts with the Marketing department.

• Oversee administrative and/or professional staff.

• Establish team goals and metrics to assess success.

• Provide recommendations and specialized donor communications training.

• Handle information in accordance with TNC privacy and security standard operating procedures.

• Develop budgets, operate within budgetary constraints, and negotiate contracts with vendors.

• Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and uphold accountability.

• Occasionally travel and be prepared to work long and flexible hours as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven experience in managing and executing multiple projects.

• Familiarity with negotiating agreements.

• Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

• Proficient with current and emerging technologies in the relevant field.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Background in principles and practices related to the relevant field through experience, coursework, or other training.

• Understanding of Florida’s conservation landscape and current issues.

• Proficient in design software such as Adobe and Canva, with some knowledge of graphic design.

• Ability to creatively conceive and write for various audiences.

• Awareness of current and evolving trends in communications, particularly in a non-profit setting.

• Skilled in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.

• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven success in implementing strategic program objectives.

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

• Completion of TNC’s background screening process.

🏝️ 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.

• Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.