Associate Director, Principal Gift Development
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a San Francisco Bay Area-based Associate Director, Principal Gift Development paying $145k-$180k to build a principal gift pipeline from scratch and secure major philanthropic support.
- Role
- Associate Director, Principal Gift Development
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $145,000 - $180,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Associate Director, Principal Gift Development will build a new donor portfolio from scratch, focusing on cultivating ultra-high-net-worth individuals to support The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) global conservation priorities. This role serves as a key member of the US Wealth Markets initiative, employing entrepreneurial strategies to qualify prospects and secure major gifts of $5,000,000+. The position requires close collaboration with global philanthropy teams and senior leadership within a complex, matrixed organization to drive environmental impact.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage a new portfolio of ultra-high-net-worth principal gift prospects from scratch.
- Execute creative outreach and discovery strategies to qualify potential donors for TNC priorities.
- Collaborate with internal philanthropy, operations, and leadership teams to facilitate complex solicitations.
- Discuss and secure non-cash gifts, blended gifts, and asset-based contributions.
- Meet funding targets for global and local environmental initiatives.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related fundraising experience.
- Proven track record of building donor pipelines and closing gifts of $1,000,000 or more.
- Expertise in maintaining long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Experience working within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
- Deep understanding of current charitable giving trends, including capital campaigns and planned giving.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care, 401(k) with 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the work location for this position?
The preferred location for this role is in the San Francisco Bay Area, though the position supports a flexible work environment.
What is the salary range for this role?
The starting pay range for this position is generally between $145,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on factors such as location and experience.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, seven years of related experience, and a proven ability to build a principal gift-level donor pipeline from scratch.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their application by logging into the Workday Jobs Hub; the position remains open until 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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