Iowa, United States

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This position is based in Iowa and may work out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Iowa. They will travel infrequently within the state of Iowa, with an occasional out of state trip for conferences and meetings. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

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 Development Operations Manager will work as part of the Iowa Development Team, reporting to the Director of Development. This position is responsible for providing resources and guidance on functions such as revenue tracking and reporting, donor research and prospect discovery, gift processing, prospect and solicitation tracking, and donor stewardship/event planning

The Development Operations Manager:

• Oversees the implementation of the major gifts fundraising process in Iowa.
• Coordinates the major gift prospect and gift tracking process.
• Manages the identification and qualification ("Discovery") process for the Iowa program.
• Supports the chapter's plans and processes for donor strategy and engagement.
• Supervises the Development Coordinator (a part time position shared with another BU).

The Development Operations Manager (DOM) will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing varied tasks and activities. They will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities, and provide guidance to Iowa staff on use and/or processing of data. The DOM will also perform independent analysis on key data to inform program activities. The DOM will liaise and facilitate coordination on development operations/donor communications with the global office, divisional staff, and other business units. They must maintain advanced skills with the systems and resources utilized by the team to execute tasks and provide direction to others. They will implement processes and practices to improve effectiveness, and effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including opportunities to interact with donors.

This position is based in Iowa and may work out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Iowa. They will travel infrequently within the state of Iowa, with an occasional out of state trip for conferences and meetings. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

We're looking for an individual with fundraising or business development experience who is passionate about making a difference for nature and people. You would be part of a team of development professionals cultivating relationships and gifts with our amazing donors. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. Come join us!

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with colleagues, vendors/contractors, or subject matter experts.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience working across teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of fundraising.

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.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - $57,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 56168, 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.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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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.