Associate Director of Philanthropy
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a hybrid Associate Director of Philanthropy in the Twin Cities area offering $82,700-$95,000 to lead major gift fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Role
- Associate Director of Philanthropy
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Twin Cities area (Minnesota), USA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $82,700 - $95,000 (USA)
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Associate Director of Philanthropy at The Nature Conservancy is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donor relationships across individual, corporate, and foundation sectors. Based in the Twin Cities area with a hybrid work schedule, the role focuses on major gift fundraising to support conservation efforts. The position involves managing a portfolio of 75-125 donors and aims to secure significant funding through strategic partnerships.
What you'll do
- Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations)
- Manage a portfolio of 75-125 qualified donors with high giving capacity
- Achieve annual fundraising goals of $750,000+ and target planned giving commitments
- Conduct donor visits and moves to advance relationships
- Develop funding proposals in partnership with the communications team
- Collaborate with global colleagues to implement direct asks
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience or equivalent
- Experience building long-term relationships with fundraising constituents
- Proven track record in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000+
- Experience managing and tracking multiple prospects via CRM software
- Knowledge of corporate/foundation major giving and charitable gift planning
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and regionally
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work setup?
The role is based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and follows a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office, 3 days remote).
What is the compensation for this position?
The starting salary range for candidates in the USA is $82,700 to $95,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5 years of experience, and a proven track record in closing gifts over $25,000.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application process is rolling; candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible because the role will be unposted 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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