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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be!
In Washington we are working to make sure people and nature both thrive in the face of climate change and increasing demands on nature. Our programs on land, water, oceans, cities and climate leverage science, partnerships and our connections around the world to work at scale and have the biggest impact possible on our state. We are committed to broadening who we work with and how we work, and to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work environment, and are actively working to diversify our workforce. Visit www.WashingtonNature.org to learn more.
Position Overview
The Associate Campaign Director leads the coordinated effort of The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s $160 million, five-year comprehensive fundraising campaign, executing Campaign Plan strategies in partnership with philanthropy staff and volunteer leaders to raise the philanthropic dollars necessary to achieve our conservation goals. Essential Functions: The Associate Campaign Director will direct and drive all aspects of the philanthropic campaign working collaboratively with the conservation program leads, the philanthropy team, the marketing team, and the Board of Trustees. They will manage processes and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems. They will report to leadership on activities and results. The Associate Campaign Director will support the campaign committee, provide resources for donor prospect moves and solicitations, direct internal and external campaign engagement and communications, and integrate Washington’s campaign with The Nature Conservancy’s ongoing global campaign. They will manage a select portfolio of major donors and prospects with $100k+ potential. The Associate Campaign Director will be an expert in the systems and resources utilized by the team and contribute to system enhancements. They will keep up-to-date on fundraising best practices and market trends in order to improve philanthropic outcomes. The Associate Campaign Director works in close coordination with Conservancy staff, donors, Trustees, and vendors. They will manage diverse tasks, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, project outcomes, and implement solutions in order to improve effectiveness.
How To Apply
To apply, submit resume and cover letter separately using the upload buttons addressing how you meet the qualifications for the position here and search Job ID #45412 on our careers page at www.nature.org/careers. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time on May 31, 2017. Note that you only need to complete the basic information fields in the online application