The Nature Conservancy (All)
Principal Gifts Officer
What We Can Achieve Together
The Principal Gifts Officer (PGO) is responsible for the oversight, planning, and implementation of fundraising strategies and plans designed to raise funds for conservation priorities from a small portfolio of donors, primarily individuals and foundations, who can make philanthropic gifts of $5 million or more. The PGO is responsible for strategic discovery work that builds their portfolio and ensures new principal gift‑level prospects are consistently brought into the organization. Reporting to the Director of Development, New York Global Market, they serve as relationship manager for key prospects. The PGO will collaborate closely with peer relationship managers from across U.S. and other global wealth markets to engage Principal Gift donors as the global citizens that they are, working to cultivate prospects across their international networks of business affiliations, residential properties, and travel and leisure destinations. The PGO understands and applies complex principles of developing donor strategies and builds strong relationships with new and current donors and prospects. They will coordinate the principal gifts functions for all donors in their portfolio to meet fundraising objectives, including donor research, qualification/identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The PGO will be responsible for proposal development, working with conservation and development staff and donors to create complex gift opportunities to support the Conservancy’s priorities. They ensure the highest level of stewardship, including written reports, phone and in‑person meetings, trips and events, as appropriate. They are capable of articulating all global priorities of the Conservancy. They bring creativity, enthusiasm, determination, and drive to TNC’s “Together We Find a Way” Campaign, a $12 Billion undertaking currently underway—the largest in the history of environmental NGOs. They will work to leverage peer networks to engage new prospects and deploy creative discovery tactics to expand their portfolio. They have a high degree of knowledge of assets and ownership structures, and an expert understanding of the factors influencing philanthropic giving. The PGO will staff Executive Leadership Team members as a moves manager as appropriate. They will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database.
We’re Looking for You The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Principal Gift Officer who is passionate about fundraising and has the energy, determination, and strategic philanthropic mindset to close principal gifts of $5 million or more. The PGO will be part of TNC’s global network of development officers, who work collaboratively to cultivate relationships and secure transformational gifts from our amazing donors. Are you looking for work you can believe in? The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work You Can Believe In where you make a difference every day. In this role, you’ll cultivate some of the world’s most prominent philanthropists and manage a portfolio of global citizens who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the world. You’ll connect with peers across the globe and support conservation and climate efforts that drive change at a global scale. The position will be part of the New York Global Market team, raising funds for TNC’s global priorities within the New York metro area. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience in philanthropic leadership and experience cultivating and closing gifts of $1 million or more.
What You’ll Bring Experience building and maintaining long‑term relationships with individual principal gift donors. Foundation and corporate fundraising experience also of value. Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $1,000,000 or more. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with fundraising principles and practices. Experience, coursework or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.
Who We Are The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science‑based organization, we create innovative, on‑the‑ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring 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‑ranging 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 and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well‑being of the people we employ.
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We’re Looking for You The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Principal Gift Officer who is passionate about fundraising and has the energy, determination, and strategic philanthropic mindset to close principal gifts of $5 million or more. The PGO will be part of TNC’s global network of development officers, who work collaboratively to cultivate relationships and secure transformational gifts from our amazing donors. Are you looking for work you can believe in? The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work You Can Believe In where you make a difference every day. In this role, you’ll cultivate some of the world’s most prominent philanthropists and manage a portfolio of global citizens who are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the world. You’ll connect with peers across the globe and support conservation and climate efforts that drive change at a global scale. The position will be part of the New York Global Market team, raising funds for TNC’s global priorities within the New York metro area. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience in philanthropic leadership and experience cultivating and closing gifts of $1 million or more.
What You’ll Bring Experience building and maintaining long‑term relationships with individual principal gift donors. Foundation and corporate fundraising experience also of value. Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $1,000,000 or more. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with fundraising principles and practices. Experience, coursework or other training in current and evolving trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.
Who We Are The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science‑based organization, we create innovative, on‑the‑ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring 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‑ranging 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 and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well‑being of the people we employ.
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