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Foundation and Donor Relations Associate

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Brunswick, ME, USA
Full-time

The Foundation and Donor Relations Associate is a key member of the development team. They will be responsible for developing funding proposals, producing reports and other donor communications materials, managing a small portfolio of foundations, and writing and editing content about The Nature Conservancy’s impact. Working collaboratively across multiple teams and gaining in-depth exposure to our programs, they will help to streamline our writing and reporting processes and ensure we are communicating effectively with key stakeholders while securing important funding for our mission.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Foundation and Donor Relations Associate works closely with members of the Development team and colleagues across the organization to translate our conservation vision, strategies, projects, and outcomes into powerful content that wins hearts and minds. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of key audiences and play a lead role in synthesizing complex information into language that resonates with institutional funders, individual donors, and other stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate management of foundation grants, generating proposals, reports, and other personalized communications for foundation and other donor audiences, developing and maintaining relationships with a small portfolio (8-15) of foundations and foundation representatives, and identifying new foundation fundraising opportunities. They will manage the private proposal and reports calendar and coordinate logistics of the organization’s foundation fundraising, which includes tracking and meeting multiple deadlines, coordinating the various writers and content contributors to ensure timely collection of needed programmatic and budgetary information, creating and managing standard supporting materials, maintaining appropriate paper files, and capturing grants activity in our BlackBaud CRM database. They will also assist with content development for other donor materials as needed, and work closely with fundraisers, conservation staff, and senior leaders to understand donor needs and find compelling stories about our work in order to produce compelling and meaningful materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

  • Build and manage external relationships with foundation representatives and donors, as well as internal relationships with Development team members, Finance Manager, and conservation staff.
  • Write effective grant proposals, letters of inquiry, acknowledgment letters, progress and stewardship reports, and other foundation communications.
  • Manage and implement projects by setting timelines, assigning roles, coordinating with stakeholders, meeting deadlines; and be accountable for achieving project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
  • Accomplish goals by gaining cooperation from individuals or groups over whom there is no direct authority.
  • Maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Conservancy business and confidential foundation and donor information.
  • Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
  • Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
  • Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
  • Experience working across teams.
  • 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.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with extreme attention to detail and confident, strong, verbal communication.
  • Experience with grant writing and/or other fundraising writing.
  • Highly organized and experience with project and process management, especially leading or managing multiple projects at a time.
  • Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
  • Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff.
  • Ability to deliver consistently excellent work product and to work independently without requiring heavy oversight. 
  • Active and curious learner with the ability to soak up information, distill important highlights, and apply that knowledge into strategic proposals and communications.
  • Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and an excitement for professional development opportunities.
  • Experience with database administration and spreadsheet software, including managing and tracking data.
  • Passion for the mission of The Nature Conservancy and conservation.
Compensation/Benefits: 

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 20 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit