The Director of Development is responsible for directing all aspects of the chapter develop program.  This will include securing significant financial resources (5-7-figure gifts) to support conservation goals. Development functions for the chapter development program may include individual giving, planned giving, foundation relations, and/or corporate giving program.

The Director of Development will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and managing plans and strategies. They are responsible for ensuring the programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort within development and across the organization, including organizing internal communications. They focus on long-range strategic priorities, advance the Conservancy’s goals, and communicate a broad vision to others. They work with teams to establish and track measures and lead indicators of progress and success. They will lead diverse activities, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions in order to improve effectiveness. The DoD leverages constructive and effective relationships with a wide range of people, including senior management, donors, volunteers, public and private sector colleagues, and partners including financial/legal advisors.  This position will need to be able to manage a geographically dispersed team.

The DoD will be responsible for a select group of prospects and donors the size of the portfolio will be determined in part with consideration for the scope of supervisory responsibility. They may be responsible for volunteer engagement and managing selected trustee relationships. They will travel frequently and on short notice, work long hours and weekends.  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?” Well, welcome to The Nature Conservancy’s Mississippi Chapter.

By joining our Mississippi team, you will become part of a talented group focused on the conservation of the outdoors across the state. Our dedicated team is leading conservation efforts on multiple fronts at the local, regional, and national level. From the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, or the hills of North Mississippi to the bottoms of the Pascagoula River – this team expertly brings together strategy and action to produce tangible on-the-ground results in a way that is both fun and rewarding.  We’re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who has a passion for this type of work and is ready to hit the ground running with our team.

The Nature Conservancy is one of the leading conservation groups around the globe, with work in all 50 states across the U.S. and in over 76 countries around the world.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.
• 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, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.