Arlington, Virginia, USA

DC Metro Area

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Senior Gift Planning Associate applies their skills to support Gift Planning Fundraising and the Gift Planning Manager. They are highly organized, flexible, and able to prioritize workload and assignments as the position requires working as part of a team.

The Senior Gift Planning Associate works towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team by developing and implementing tactics for approved plans, and completing and organizing multiple tasks and activities. They identify individual priorities based on the needs of the program. They are responsible for various activities that contribute to the implementation of a comprehensive program to secure and record significant financial resources from individuals primarily through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, and donor advised funds. They draft routine and complex correspondence and acknowledgements, assist in timely asset transfers, perform financial calculations and craft corresponding reports for donors, and process and record planned gifts using the available customer relationship management (CRM) database. They are able to discuss charitable gifts funded with cash and securities proficiently and have substantial contact with staff, donors, and legal/financial professionals. They assist with writing proposals and maintain an advanced level of expertise with the CRM database to update donor information, coordinate donor interactions, perform analysis research and track prospects and donors, assist in cultivating and soliciting donors. They may cultivate and solicit donors independently, including inquiries generated by the Loyal Donor Program and international inquiries and gifts. They assist the Gift Planning Manager with managing the operations of the biannual Bequest Call program, onboarding new staff, and updating overall team procedures. They serve as an additional departmental representative for the Gift Planning Associates in conjunction with the Gift Planning Manager and as a resource to other staff. The Senior Associate understands and complies with all TNC gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance. They manage gift processing overflow and support the Gift Planning Associate team with git work during times of high volume. They assist in training and updating of business processes in order to improve effectiveness as needed. They perform other duties to enhance the work of the team, as needed, such duties may include, but are not limited to, a more significant role in training, developing documentation, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading
• Experience generating reports and analysing and interpreting data.
• Experience working and communicating across departments and with a wide range of people.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field, including databases.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required)

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
• Experience analyzing information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts and solving problems.
• Experience applying research skills for cultivating and/or soliciting donors.
• Experience implementing complex processes.
• Experience using existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Experience writing and editing written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of planned gifts.
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Experience with database management, including managing and tracking data.
• Knowledge of current trends in fundraising, specifically planned giving.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
  

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

To apply for job ID 53221, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.