The Deputy Director of Philanthropy will lead an efficient and effective philanthropy operations team that includes gift processing, research, events, metrics, data analysis, and budgeting. They will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the philanthropy program by developing and coordinating plans and related tactics and overseeing day-to-day tasks. The Deputy Director provides advice, guidance, and oversees training, professional development and team effectiveness. They will serve as team leader for the enhancement of systems and tools used by the team. They will lead diverse activities, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness. They will track performance metrics and hold fundraisers accountable for their goals. They will contribute to the development of new guidelines and report to senior leadership on functional activities. They reinforce consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures, and provide support related to their relevant field(s). They will provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to the functional area. The Deputy maintains expert knowledge of the systems and resources utilized by the team; applies knowledge to managing organization support and planning communications related to the resources. The Deputy works in close cooperation with any or all of the following: Conservancy staff, donors, Trustees, vendors, public agencies, financial institutions and legal and accounting professionals. They will lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, project outcomes, and implement solutions in order to improve effectiveness. The Deputy will manage a small donor portfolio for the first six months that will be reevaluated based on capacity.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Act independently, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
- Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally.
- Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
- Design and manage multiple projects, directing work of staff, managing budget, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.
- Design and plan new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
- Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and financial standards are met and managed for compliance.
- Financial responsibilities include budget planning and assisting with monitoring and administration of a budget.
- Manage team accountability for strategic goals related to functional area.
- May direct or participate in negotiations for complex or sensitive agreements.
- Minimize legal risk to the Conservancy and ensure legal compliance with applicable state and local regulation.
- Supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development.
- Travel frequently and on short notice, work long or flexible hours as needed.
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.