The Nature Conservancy (All)
Donor Relations Manager
The Nature Conservancy (All), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Donor Relations Manager
What We Can Achieve Together
The Donor Relations Manager I (DRM I) assists in the implementation of tactics for the ongoing cultivation of donors. They conduct initial exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving. The DRM I provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors. The Donor Relations Manager I is responsible for the identification and qualification of major and planned gift prospects and assists in cultivating and soliciting donors through direct contact. The DRM I will coordinate work with senior fundraisers. They will move prospects capable of gifts of higher amounts to the prospect pool for management by senior fundraising staff and integration into the Moves Management process. They will work on a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects and drafting routine correspondence and acknowledgments. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM I identifies the correct contacts to go to for information on gifts of assets. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will travel and work flexible hours. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience. Annual fundraising goal of $100,000 or more, along with a goal for bequest notifications. Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget. Does not supervise staff but may supervise volunteers and/or temporary staff. Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements. Financial responsibility includes working within a budget and meeting fundraising goals for local and worldwide conservation. Manage a portfolio of 75 – 125 individual donors with the capacity to make a gift up to $20,000 once the portfolio is developed and be responsible for 75 – 125 visits and 225 – 375 moves annually. Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups who are important to the organization’s overall prosperity. Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisors. Travel and work flexible hours. Assists team in planning and executing donor events. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. Work within scope of program’s strategic goals. We’re Looking for You:
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy, more than 130,000 acres in Oklahoma have been preserved for people and nature. From the rivers to the plains the Oklahoma Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Oklahoma unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization! We’re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination. Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar. Experience generating reports and interpreting data. Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience working across teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work. Ability to implement individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans. Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results. Direct fundraising related experience. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience with database administration and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of current trends in the specific field. Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Please note: Due to upcoming software transitions, the earliest possible start date for this position will be January 12, 2025
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What We Can Achieve Together
The Donor Relations Manager I (DRM I) assists in the implementation of tactics for the ongoing cultivation of donors. They conduct initial exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving. The DRM I provides ongoing opportunities for contact with past and current donors. The Donor Relations Manager I is responsible for the identification and qualification of major and planned gift prospects and assists in cultivating and soliciting donors through direct contact. The DRM I will coordinate work with senior fundraisers. They will move prospects capable of gifts of higher amounts to the prospect pool for management by senior fundraising staff and integration into the Moves Management process. They will work on a variety of activities including providing program information to prospects and drafting routine correspondence and acknowledgments. They use the Conservancy’s donor database to update donor information, produce reports, and track and cultivate donors. The DRM I identifies the correct contacts to go to for information on gifts of assets. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will travel and work flexible hours. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience. Annual fundraising goal of $100,000 or more, along with a goal for bequest notifications. Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget. Does not supervise staff but may supervise volunteers and/or temporary staff. Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements. Financial responsibility includes working within a budget and meeting fundraising goals for local and worldwide conservation. Manage a portfolio of 75 – 125 individual donors with the capacity to make a gift up to $20,000 once the portfolio is developed and be responsible for 75 – 125 visits and 225 – 375 moves annually. Persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups who are important to the organization’s overall prosperity. Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisors. Travel and work flexible hours. Assists team in planning and executing donor events. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. Work within scope of program’s strategic goals. We’re Looking for You:
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy, more than 130,000 acres in Oklahoma have been preserved for people and nature. From the rivers to the plains the Oklahoma Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Oklahoma unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization! We’re looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination. Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar. Experience generating reports and interpreting data. Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience working across teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work. Ability to implement individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans. Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results. Direct fundraising related experience. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience with database administration and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of current trends in the specific field. Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Please note: Due to upcoming software transitions, the earliest possible start date for this position will be January 12, 2025
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