OFFICE LOCATION
This position is negotiable anywhere The Nature Conservancy is authorized to conduct business. Arlington, VA is TNC's headquarters and the preferred location for this position.
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Partnership Manager leads the internal planning and external strategic engagement of The Nature Conservancy with targeted multi- and bi-lateral organizations, including and especially GEF. The GEF Partnership Manager is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and alignment of public funding opportunities through internal TNC engagement, meetings, trips, and other activities. They are responsible for managing outreach to and engagement with the GEF through collaboration with conservation, government relations, and other internal TNC staff, including operations support team members. They will need to understand the GEF funding priorities and objectives, the GEF’s interactions with other multilateral institutions (UNDP, UNEP, GCF etc.) and donor governments, cultivate relationships with GEF staff and partner entities to help source and provide complex conservation and financial program information to inform TNC’s public funding pipeline and financial planning. They will use and update the Conservancy’s donor database to provide partner and donor information, produce reports, perform analysis, and track and cultivate public partners. They will also attend public meetings with GEF members and staff, and other bilaterals and multilaterals, follow GEF meetings, reports and evaluations, and support public events and engagement strategies with GEF. The Partnership Manager understands the complexity of engaging with and influencing public partners and the variety of assets, knowledge products, reports and talking points that may be used to develop funding opportunities. They will provide support and guidance to teams developing proposals. They may also seek matching gift opportunities and help to develop materials for private donors to leverage the impact of public investment and co-invest in GEF projects and strategies for TNC.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies and securing public funding outcomes and strategic partnerships that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy’s Policy and Public Funding programs are integral to this effort. The Policy and Public Funding business unit is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.
We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. To implement these priorities, we collaborate actively in a non-confrontational manner with public sector agencies, NGOs, academia, business and the finance sector.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
- Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, and senior staff.
- Experience developing funding proposals with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience understanding and engaging in policy and priority setting exercises.
- Experience managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
- Experience working with teams across the organization.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices.
- Government agency or public fundraising experience.
- Managerial experience including setting objectives and managing performance, including conflict resolution.
- Experience with the GEF and multilateral climate finance.
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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
SALARY INFORMATION
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $76,000 - $124,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55793, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
