Corporate Relations Officer, Principal Gifts

USA The Nature Conservancy

Indiana, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Indiana, Pennsylvania
POSTED
20 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Associate Director of Development II (ADoD II) works closely with the development team to plan, implement, and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, and/or individual donors.

The Corporate Relations Officer - Principal Gifts is responsible for managing a portfolio of qualified corporations and their foundations that have the ability to make multi-million gifts. They understand and apply principles of developing complex donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. The 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 work across departments. The 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 Conservancy's donor database and may develop proposals.

We're Looking for You:

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Corporate Relations Officer - Principal Gifts will lead an influential corporate philanthropy portfolio mobilizing companies to drive transformative impact for climate, oceans, freshwater, regenerative agriculture, and resilient communities. This role serves as a strategist, dealmaker, and thought partner to unlock meaningful and measurable impact for people and nature alike. With a mandate to innovate and the backing of one of the world's most trusted environmental organizations, the Corporate Relations Officer will shape high-value collaborations, inspire corporate leaders, and help accelerate solutions at the scale the planet demands.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
  • Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
  • Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $100,000 or more.
  • Experience securing $250,000 in a fiscal year from corporate giving alone.
  • Experience in managing and tracking multiple corporate prospects.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.
  • Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.
  • Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in charitable giving in the areas of corporate revenue, capital campaigns, or principal/major gifts
Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $94,350 - $137,450. 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.

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 re

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org