Ohio Director of Development
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
Anticipated Start Date: 8/1/24
Description
The Ohio Director of Development (DOD) is responsible for directing all aspects of one or more development functions, which will secure significant financial resources to support conservation goals. The DOD leads the development team for the Ohio program, including individual giving, planned giving, some foundation relations and, with the support of other experts, corporate giving.
Responsibilities
The DOD plays a leading role for the Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy to preserve, strengthen and grow a culture of philanthropy to support our mission to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. The DOD leads a comprehensive, top-in-class development program that secures significant philanthropic resources from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support The Nature Conservancy’s priorities in Ohio and around the world.
They have access to fundraising expertise and best practices in the Midwest, nationally and globally, and will lead and oversee a team of five that focuses on major gift fundraising and outreach, including multi-year fundraising campaigns, major (6-, 7- and even 8-figure) gift fundraising, donor prospecting, strategic communications, planned giving, research, and stewardship. The DOD has access and support from development operations managed centrally to free up the team to focus externally and place a major personal emphasis on face-to-face fundraising. The DOD reports to the State Director and works closely with them to manage philanthropic support and outreach, and in helping to recruit, engage, and retain a strong and diverse Ohio Board of Trustees as key partners. The DoD will be responsible for a select group of prospects and donors, with emphasis on major and principal gifts.
The DOD build and maintains relationships with these donors, creating new connections to increase philanthropic revenue in service of our conservation vision while also unlocking the full potential of our existing donor base. They will also be responsible for presenting analysis and recommendations to the Ohio Board of Trustees. We’re Looking for You: If you have experience supervising a multidisciplinary team, closing major gifts, and working in a complex non-profit environment - look no further! The Nature Conservancy may be the place for you. We’re looking for someone who can serve as a leader and direct all aspects of one or more development functions.
Apply today and find a career where you can find meaning and purpose. We are looking dynamic and creative director of development with a track record of success for our Ohio Chapter. With a great board, a terrific staff, and an organization-leading program in place, this is an opportunity to take a step up, and grow the positive impact we make for people and nature in Ohio and beyond our borders.
Our Ohio program is known for its leadership in conservation innovation and for the way it builds support and funding for not only Ohio, but for the larger organization. We develop and implement big conservation solutions that lead to positive impacts that extend well beyond the direct work of our organization, are authentic in the ways that we interact, lead, and serve, and we leverage differences in perspectives and views of partners and stakeholders to achieve surprising results.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including experience working at a senior level.
Experience asking for and closing major gifts.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.
Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$120,000 - 160,000
How to Apply for this Job
About the Organization
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
Founded at its grassroots in the United States in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and more than 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories across six continents.
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