What We Can Achieve Together:
The Director of Donor Stewardship is responsible for directing all aspects of donor stewardship and institutional grant management within Global Donor Relations. They lead a team of high-performing professionals, establish a vision for excellent stewardship at TNC, identify and help solve key challenges, and ensure best-in-class stewardship of the organization’s donors, with a focus on principal gift donors. The Director of Donor Stewardship reports to the Global Director of Donor Relations and is a member of the Donor Relations leadership team.
The Director of Donor Stewardship leads the team responsible for implementing bespoke principal gift stewardship, delivering complex grant management required by institutional donors, and developing and supporting consistent organization-wide stewardship strategy. They set priorities and goals, track results, and make sure teams follow shared best practices across the organization. They collaborate regularly and deeply with donor communications and engagement staff and work closely with the leadership of TNC’s Principal Gift and Global Markets teams to ensure excellence at all stages of the donor cycle.
They are responsible for maintaining stewardship and grant management operational resources and strategies and ensuring they inform all aspects of recognition, campaign stewardship, challenge/match incentives, grant standards, gift acceptance, and reporting across TNC. They turn strategy into action by getting donors, senior leaders, and internal partners aligned and by clearing roadblocks, so work is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
They hire, coach, and develop staff; provide training and guidance to their team, to the Donor Relations Department, and to partners across TNC. They improve tools, practices, and vendor support to reduce risk and increase results. They help shape policies and standards and may present recommendations to the Board of Directors, Campaign Committee, trustees and others.
We’re Looking for You:
The Donor Stewardship team values emotional intelligence, flexibility and collaboration. We pride ourselves on being thought partners to the fundraisers and program staff we work with every day. If you are an empathetic leader and energetic problem solver who is passionate about conservation, committed to donor stewardship, and motivated by TNC’s vision for a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature, we hope you will apply today!
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including experience working at a senior level.
Experience in conceiving, developing, and managing multiple projects and strategic goals.
Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field.
Desired Qualifications:
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Advanced understanding of best practices in non-profit management, including campaign stewardship and broad based stewardship program management.
Effectively communicates via presentations, conversations, and documents.
Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.
Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.
Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team.
Salary Information:
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $138,500 - $201,850 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
