Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This is a remote role open to all locations in Georgia.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Donor Engagement Manager will design and implement strategies for cultivating new donors and stewarding current donors through consistent and compelling outreach and curated event and field experiences such as hikes, kayak trips, cocktail parties, virtual events, and multi-day excursions that connect donors and prospects to TNC’s mission and Georgia priorities, deepen their engagement with the organization and inspire new, continued or increased philanthropic support. Engagements will take place from the coast to the mountains; occasional overnight and day travel will be required.

Responsibilities:

Donor Stewardship

• Assist the out-the-door fundraisers with developing compelling and meaningful donor stewardship opportunities: custom events, gift procurement, etc.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to create and project manage donor-focused publications: monthly Georgia Insider update, quarterly donor updates, and Nature Magazine inserts
• Contribute to the ambitious organizational goal of expanding the major gift donor pipeline

Event Planning and Management

• Plan and manage (in conjunction with staff) an annual calendar of events that complement and achieve fundraising and donor engagement goal
• Collaborate with Conservation and Marketing staff on public programs and events
• Event management duties include, but are not limited to, event planning and budgeting; engaging vendors; obtaining permits; contract management; producing event-related materials (invitations, signage, handouts, pre-and-post-event communications); recruiting and coordinating volunteers; guest list management

The Donor Engagement Manager must be experienced in event planning, project management, and relationship building. They will become an expert user of our fundraising systems, including our Blackbaud donor database, nature.org web platform Engaging Networks, MailChimp, YouTube, and Canva/PowerPoint. They will manage guidelines, follow policies and procedures, and track, analyze, and report on engagement data and metrics to achieve results. They will stay current on market trends and best practices and provide advice, recommendations, and training related to events and engagement to colleagues. The Donor Engagement Manager works closely with any or all of the following: TNC staff, donors, trustees, partners, vendors, and marketing, legal and accounting professionals.

We’re looking for a Donor Engagement Manager passionate about developing customized experiences with a transformational impact. As a key member of our dynamic development team and reporting to the Director of Development, the Donor Engagement Manager will be a creative thinker, a motivated and diplomatic problem solver, an organized and detail-oriented project manager, and an excellent communicator. They are flexible, adaptable, and excited by working collaboratively across teams. TNC Georgia works remotely with hoteling office space available, and to that end, we are looking for someone who thrives working in a remote or hybrid environment.
If this position resonates with you, apply today and find a career where you can be a force for nature!

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong organization, planning, communications, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning in-person and virtual events for small and large audiences.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience working across departments and/or on cross-functional teams.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience working with high-net-worth audiences and/or senior leaders.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

To apply for job ID 53307, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, May 12, 2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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 culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.