Director of Individual Giving, Southern California
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a senior Director of Individual Giving, Southern California, based in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Orange County, or San Diego County, paying $140,000 - $196,000 for Santa Barbara, San Diego, or Orange County and $153,000 - $214,000 for Los Angeles County, to lead effective multi-year strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects.
- Role
- Director of Individual Giving, Southern California
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Orange County, or San Diego County
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $140,000 - $196,000 for Santa Barbara, San Diego, or Orange County and $153,000 - $214,000 for Los Angeles County
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Director of Individual Giving, Southern California will conceive, design, and lead effective multi-year strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects, including corporate, foundation, institutions, and individual donors. They will build strong relationships with new and current donors and prospects, and be responsible for direct requests to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs.
What you'll do
- Conceive, design, and lead effective multi-year strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects
- Build strong relationships with new and current donors and prospects
- Be responsible for direct requests to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs
- Work across chapters and programs and manage a referral network
- Staff chapter leadership as a moves manager as appropriate and provide volunteer and/or trustee management
- Use the Conservancy’s donor database
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience
- Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents such as major donors and corporations
- Experience in asking for and closing major or planned gifts of $100,000 or more
- Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors
- Experience working with fundraising principles and practices
- Expert 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?
The job is based in one of the following locations: Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County, Orange County, or San Diego County.
What is the compensation range?
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $140,000 - $196,000 for candidates in Santa Barbara, San Diego, or Orange County and $153,000 - $214,000 for candidates in Los Angeles County.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with constituents, experience in asking for and closing major or planned gifts, experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors, experience working with fundraising principles and practices, and expert knowledge of complex charitable gift planning.
How do I apply?
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 28, 2024.
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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