The Nature Conservancy · 5 days ago
Associate Director of Development Operations
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking an Associate Director of Development Operations to lead private fundraising operations for the Connecticut Business Unit’s Philanthropy Team, overseeing administrative activities, managing staff, and optimizing fundraising efforts in support of conservation goals.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Oversee the Philanthropy Team’s administrative activities to optimize each team member’s contributions
Manage and provide leadership and mentorship for staff
Supervise functions such as donor database maintenance, gift coding and revenue tracking, prospect research (including identifying new prospects), calendar year and fiscal year end outreach (including the mailing of the Annual Report, produced by Marketing and Communications, to donors), adherence to prospect management, solicitation, and reporting schedules, and vendor management
Work closely with the Director of Development and Finance colleagues to set measurable goals and metrics for programmatic success, build a strong donor/prospect pipeline, increase accountability, and aid in building a fundraising program that can meet and exceed market potential. Monitor the Philanthropy Team’s expense budget
Manage philanthropy effectiveness including monitoring key performance indicators and progress to fundraising and related goals as well as portfolio management and development together with the Development Program Senior Specialist, Major Gifts Manager, Director of Development, and donor relationship managers
Plan events and meetings that add strategic value with Philanthropy Team colleagues (e.g., donor cultivation dinners, receptions, or other events including outdoor events; board, committee, and/or other meetings). This includes preparing reports and other materials for these events and meetings and ensuring compliance with TNC’s specialized event and trip protocols
In TNC’s current fundraising campaign and any future campaigns, manage the tracking of donor strategies, solicitations, and revenue; reporting; and any consultant and/or vendor relationships
Maintain expert knowledge of the Development-focused systems and resources utilized by the team
Special fundraising related projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination
Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers
Experience managing and implementing projects
Experience negotiating agreements
Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field
Availability to be on-site at the Connecticut Business Unit's New Haven office and/or locations throughout the state for administrative needs and events. The Connecticut Business Unit is currently operating on a hybrid model. The Associate Director of Development Operations will be required to work onsite in the New Haven office at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and as needed. Candidates must be available to work onsite in New Haven on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Subject to change
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Ability to manage and implement complex processes
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; a collaborative and compassionate approach to leadership and teamwork
Comfort flexibly serving as both a manager and individual contributor
Successful experience achieving strategic program goals
Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
At least basic understanding of budgeting and accounting practices
Experience planning events (at least small-scale events and/or professional meetings)
Experience working with nonprofit boards
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for various audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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