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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field and at least 7 years' fundraising experience.

· Experience managing philanthropy staff and collaborating in a large multi-disciplinary team.

· Experience working with current and evolving trends in major gifts giving and solicitation.

· Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving. Working knowledge or ability to learn basics of charitable gift planning.

· Experience in soliciting and closing six- and seven- figure gifts.

· Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, family and donor advised funds and foundations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting lands and water for people and nature. Over the 60 years since our founding, we have grown to be the largest single conservation organization in the US and the world. The Nature Conservancy has just celebrated 50 years of conservation success in New Hampshire, where we seek a highly experienced fundraiser to lead an established philanthropy program through the evolution into a true major gifts program. The Director of Philanthropy reports to the State Director and is responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive philanthropy program that secures the significant financial resources (current fiscal year private fundraising goal of $1,000,000) from donors within New Hampshire to support conservation goals in New Hampshire, New England and around the world. S/he will ensure significant gifts for TNC's global and local conservation priorities by helping donors articulate their passion for conservation in order to facilitate the largest gifts possible to The Nature Conservancy. The Director will develop and implement a multi-year, philanthropic vision and plan for New Hampshire that aligns with The Nature Conservancy's global priorities, while recognizing the distinctive needs of key places and issues in the New Hampshire landscape and as it relates to major natural systems such as the Northern Appalachian forest, the Connecticut River and the Gulf of Maine. The Director of Philanthropy engages in all major gifts functions, which may include planned giving, major and principal gifts, donor prospecting and research, and special multi-year fundraising campaigns and which takes advantage of the resources and support provided by a multi-tiered, complex global organization. S/he serves as an active member of the Chapter's executive management team, working collaboratively to establish fundraising goals, support long-term strategic planning and fiscal management, and ensure integration of priorities within the Philanthropy Program. The Director of Philanthropy hires, manages, and establishes goals for the Philanthropy Manager and collaborates closely with other operating unit External Relations, Grants and Marketing staff. S/he motivates and coordinates the philanthropy efforts of members of a multi-disciplinary chapter staff and volunteers, including donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The Director of Philanthropy serves with the State Director to work with the Board of Trustees and leads the development committee and any ad hoc campaign committees of the Board. S/he is also responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the Chapter's major gift donors and prospects. S/he focuses on long-range strategic priorities, advances the Conservancy's goals and communicates a broad vision to others. S/he understands and complies with all TNC gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. The Director of Philanthropy has broad financial responsibility in setting and meeting fundraising objectives, tracking gifts, interpreting financial reports, and developing and administering departmental budget.

The following attributes would enhance a candidate's potential for success:

· The capacity to embrace and effectively communicate the Conservancy's mission and its relevance to the environment, the economy and the health of human communities. And a passion for nature, wildlife and/or the outdoors.

· Proven ability to use strong strategic thinking skills to create a vision for philanthropy in New Hampshire, develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan for achieving that vision and lead an aggressive and comprehensive fundraising program.

· Considerable knowledge of and experience working in philanthropic communities within the state and networks of social and professional relationships within it.

· A personal enthusiasm with positive and optimistic attitude that models behavior for and motivates staff and volunteers. Broad experience leading staff, managing projects virtually, and collaborating with and influencing staff s/he does not directly supervise. Experience, sincere interest and pleasure in developing fundraising talent in professional staff and volunteers.

· Experience working for a national, global and/or highly decentralized organization and an understanding of how partnerships with other Conservancy Chapters, country programs and external organizations can enhance New Hampshire's fundraising efforts.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field and at least 7 years' fundraising experience.

· Extensive management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance of staff, as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.

· Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts giving and solicitation and capital campaigns.

· Proven success in asking for and closing major gifts and building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.

· Possesses a working and effective understanding of the basics of charitable gift planning. Knowledge of more advanced gift planning concepts a plus.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.nature.org/careers and search for Job #39733. Complete the full online application and attach your resume & cover letter as a single document. All sections of the online application must be completed (e.g., work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position. When you are finished, click Save and Submit. If submitted correctly, you will receive an automatic response that you are in an Applied Status. Application deadline is February 29, 2012.