Associate Director of Development, Latin America

United States

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The ADOD understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies and builds strong relationships with a portfolio of new and current donors and prospects. The ADOD will cultivate donors from annual giving to major / principal or planned gifts. They will be responsible for direct asks in support of Latin America Region’s priorities to meet funding needs. They discuss assets proficiently and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts. They will incorporate blended gifts and gifts of assets in proposals to donors. They are capable of discussing the priorities of TNC writ large and in the Latin America Region. They understand organizational budgets and are proficient utilizing this knowledge to build proposal budgets. They have knowledge of charitable giving with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and the ability to discuss complex charitable gift options with donors. TNC is in a silent phase of an ambitious campaign in support of its 2030 Goals. The ADOD will staff leadership as a moves manager as appropriate. They may manage assigned volunteer leader relationships. They will be required to use TNC’s donor database.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience of engaging donors to fulfill their philanthropic aspirations and raise funds that help achieve transformative outcomes.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience with fundraising best practices, complex gift strategies, managing relationships, and adapting to evolving trends in charitable giving. This is an exciting opportunity to make a globally significant impact for people and nature in Latin America and beyond.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and ultimately stewarding the development of a pipeline of new donors.
• Experience in fundraising strategy development focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift level donors.
• Experience in building donor specific strategies focused on High-Net-Worth Individuals and private foundations.
• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major / principal gift level donors, foundations and corporations.
• Experience in asking for and closing seven figure gifts.
• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
• Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major / principal gifts and planned giving.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $106,000 - $165,900 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Please apply to Job 54920 at www.nature.org/careers. Submit the required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. The position will remain open until filled and applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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