Senior Corporate Relations Officer, Principal Gifts

The Senior Corporate Relations Officer Principal Gifts works closely with the principal gifts development team to plan implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies aimed at securing significant philanthropic gifts from corporations. The Senior Corporate Relations Officer Principal Gifts will cultivate relationships with corporate executives and align their interests with TNCs conservation goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate fundraising and relationship management internally and externally.

The Senior Corporate Relations Officer Principal Gifts is responsible for managing a portfolio of qualified corporations and their foundations that have the ability to make gifts of $USD and more. They understand and apply principles of developing complex donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks for both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. The Senior Corporate Relations Officer Principal Gifts provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve and engage appropriate partners in the field and at the Worldwide Office keeping them apprised of interactions issues and/or concerns and address questions as needed. They are capable of featuring the programs of the Conservancy in detailed terms and working across departments. The Senior Corporate Relations Officer Principal Gifts understands project budgets and may build proposal budgets utilizing this knowledge. They will develop a referral network as needed and may manage formal and/or informal networks of trustees and corporate contacts. They will be required to use the Conservancys donor database and may develop proposals.

• Bachelors degree and 7 years related experience.

• Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with corporations.

• Experience securing $500000 in a fiscal year from corporate giving alone.

• Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.

• Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.

• Experience coursework or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving particularly in the areas of capital campaigns principal/major gifts and corporate giving.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $113450 - $165450. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys 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 worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres 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 addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll 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.

Were 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.

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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 Conservancys background screening process.

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