Associate Director of Development III
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Long Island-based Senior Associate Director of Development paying $145k-$160k to lead fundraising strategies and manage high-net-worth donor relationships.
- Role
- Associate Director of Development III
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Suffolk or Nassau counties, Long Island, NY
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $145,000 - $160,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Associate Director of Development III (ADoD) for New York will develop and execute multi-year fundraising strategies to secure major gifts from individual donors, corporations, and foundations. Based in Long Island, the role involves managing a portfolio of 40–75 high-net-worth prospects to support ambitious $45 million+ annual revenue goals for the organization. The position requires close collaboration with executive and conservation leadership to drive donor engagement and cultivate transformational giving opportunities.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of 40–75 high-net-worth donors.
- Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Identify, research, and build a pipeline of new major gift prospects.
- Coordinate and lead donor events and engagement trips.
- Negotiate complex, high-profile philanthropic agreements.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related fundraising experience.
- Proven track record of closing six- to seven-figure gifts.
- Expertise in donor pipeline development and portfolio management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with fundraising CRM/databases.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package including health care, flexible spending accounts, 8% 401(k) match, parental leave, accrued PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Long Island, New York, and requires the successful candidate to live in either Suffolk or Nassau county.
What is the compensation for this role?
The starting salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000, depending on factors such as qualifications and experience.
What kind of fundraising experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in cultivating major donors and a proven history of soliciting and closing six- to seven-figure gifts.
How do I apply for this position?
The organization uses a rolling interview process; you should apply as soon as possible through their online application portal as the position will be closed once a strong candidate pool is identified.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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