Working closely with colleagues across NatureVest, the Manager develops and manages marketing and communications materials that support the team’s partner engagement, deal origination/development and fundraising efforts. The Manager also helps develop and execute project plans for external communications, such as announcements and industry event participation, that (i) increase awareness of TNC’s value proposition in impact investing, (ii) generate influencer support and (iii) contribute to the advancement of key relationships. Target audiences in these efforts include investment managers, impact investors and other stakeholders across a variety of sectors.

Synthesizing complex information and balancing technical detail with compelling narrative, the Manager writes, designs and edits materials such as slide presentations, deal summaries and web content in collaboration with deal origination and fundraising team members. The Manager coordinates review/approval processes and problem-solves for strategic or legal considerations to effectively support business development activities. The Manager may research, write and distribute a variety of public communications such as news releases, bylines and spokesperson scripts as directed in program marketing plans. The Manager develops relationships with internal partners to help facilitate collaborative communications opportunities with TNC’s globally dispersed marketing division and may coordinate communications activities with NatureVest’s external partners as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Develop, manage and execute on communications strategies and projects in support of business development, investment fundraising, and brand awareness goals.
• Develop, maintain and improve the NatureVest team’s suite of marketing and communications materials.
• Document and manage review/approval/compliance processes related to materials and their use by team members.
• Identify and execute on key visibility opportunities in support of NatureVest’s overall communications plan.
• Serve as Project Coordinator for select high-priority projects involving cross-functional, multi-geography teams and colleagues.
• Represent NatureVest on project-based marketing and communications teams for select initiatives.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• Resolve issues independently within program area.
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
• May work with internal partners and external vendors to execute projects and deliverables.