The Philanthropy Communications Manager supports the cultivation and stewardship of donors across The Nature Conservancy in New York by drafting, editing, and coordinating the production of a variety of fundraising communications materials, including newsletters, appeal letters, annual reports, and shorter proposals and reports.
The Philanthropy Communications Manager will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the philanthropy department by developing and implementing tactics and timelines related to communicating with donors across the state, and completing and overseeing day-to-day tasks toward this end. They will interpret brand guidelines and analyze content to create and finalize high-quality communications material, and initiate systems that improve efficiency of the production of communications material. The Philanthropy Communications Manager must have advanced knowledge of the systems and resources utilized for the responsibilities below; coordinate communications related to the priorities of the New York Program; and help the larger New York philanthropy team with high-quality communications material. The Philanthropy Communications Manager will keep up-to-date on market trends and best practices in order to improve efficiency and services. The Philanthropy Communications Manager works in close cooperation with the following: Conservancy staff and leadership, donor relations managers, and vendors.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Draft, collect, and edit a range of content from across the state and conservation team leads to produce 2-4 newsletters/news updates/appeal letters annually.
- Work closely with Chapter Directors in three offices and other conservation leaders on finalizing and approving content.
- Manage simultaneous production timelines, synthesize complex information on a range of conservation and policy subjects, oversee graphics, and manage the production and distribution of materials.
- Support the drafting and production of annual reports and other campaign-related material.
- Support all NY offices to draft, edit, proofread, and format short donor and foundation proposals and reports, and possibly PowerPoint presentations.
- Financial responsibility will include working within a budget, purchasing, processing invoices, and contracting with design and print vendors.
- Does not supervise staff, but may supervise intern or temporary staff.
- Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
- Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor.
- Serves as a team member for assigned projects.
- Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
- Coordinate projects with several variables, set realistic deadlines, and manage a timeline.
- Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
- Manage functional activity towards program’s strategic goals.
- Travel occasionally, work long and flexible hours as needed.
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
- Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating projects.
- Experience generating reports, and analyzing and interpreting data.
- Experience with current technology in relevant field.
- Experience working across departments.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills appreciated
- Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience
- Ability to implement complex processes.
- Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
- Ability to distill information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts, and solving problems.
- Ability to apply research skills.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in conservation or non-profit work.
- Strong initiative and self-motivation.