The Associate Director of Philanthropy works closely with the philanthropy team to implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors.

The Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is responsible for building a portfolio of qualified donors and developing relationships. They understand and apply the principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. They listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. The ADoP provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve appropriate partners in the field and staff at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns, and direct questions as appropriate. They are capable of featuring the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms. They may be responsible for volunteer engagement within formal and/or informal networks. The ADoP will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database and participate in the development of proposals. They will travel frequently and on short notice, work long and flexible hours as needed. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

• Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it?  Welcome to The Nature Conservancy.
• You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day! By joining our Tennessee team, you will become part of a group that is a force for nature and people.  Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.
• We’re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who wants to make a difference.  The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States.
• Based in Tennessee with a preference for the Nashville area (because of the central location to other markets in the state), the Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) will work closely with staff to plan, implement, and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including individual donors, foundations and corporations to support the conservation goals of the Conservancy’s Tennessee Business Unit.
• The Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of qualified donors and developing relationships.

90% (approx):

• Build and manage a portfolio of 75 – 100 individual/corporate/foundation donors with the capacity to give over $100,000.
• Responsible for approximately 225-300 qualified moves annually.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goal of $500,000 in first 18 months and continue to grow from there.
• Meet or exceed any additional fundraising goals defined for the fiscal year.
• Understand project budgets; may build proposal budgets utilizing this knowledge.

10% (approx):

• Administrative functions: Generates misc. reports as required; accurate and timely submittal of items such as timecards, expense reports, performance review objectives and self-review.