Associate Director of Principal Gift Development
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a senior Associate Director of Principal Gift Development (Chicago, IL) with a hybrid work schedule, paying $125,000 to $160,000 to develop and manage strategies for principal gift fundraising.
- Role
- Associate Director of Principal Gift Development
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Chicago, IL (Hybrid position)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,000 to $160,000 (subject to required tax withholding) - USA
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Associate Director of Principal Gift Development develops, implements, and manages effective multi-year strategies for the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of principal gift level prospects, including individual donors, foundations, and institutional prospects. This role focuses on building a principal gift portfolio and raising impactful gifts for The Nature Conservancy’s mission and campaign, with an emphasis on wealth markets such as Chicago.
What you'll do
- Qualify at least ten principal gift-level prospects in the first year
- Build a portfolio of UHNW donors
- Solicit and manage a portfolio of 25-40 donors
- Manage assigned trustee relationships and/or volunteer engagement
- Adhere to TNC’s stated values and donor database
- Travel frequently and on short notice
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience
- Experience building a portfolio and maintaining long-term relationships with UHNW donors
- Experience in asking for and closing seven-figure gifts
- Experience managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors
- Experience in fundraising principles and practices
- Advanced knowledge of complex charitable gift planning
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, other life and work well-being benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Chicago, IL (Hybrid position)
What is the compensation range?
$125,000 to $160,000 (subject to required tax withholding) - USA
What are the key qualifications required?
Bachelor’s degree, 7 years related experience, experience in asking for and closing seven-figure gifts, experience managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors, experience in fundraising principles and practices, advanced knowledge of complex charitable gift planning
How do I apply?
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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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