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This is a Grant Specialist, Donor Stewardship Remote position.
At TNC, we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe In where you can feel like you are making a difference every day.
By joining our Donor Relations department, you will become part of a group that creates and delivers inclusive communications, events, trips, and recognition programs for TNC's core prospects and donors. Our team works across TNC globally to provide creative, strategic donor stewardship and engagement opportunities that strengthen relationships, deepen trust, and increase giving to TNC's top priorities. You will be part of a small team of grant managers who steward a portfolio of complex grants from principal gift-level private foundations supporting conservation work around the globe. We're looking for someone with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to proactively manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in collaborating across diverse teams to prepare deliverables for external audiences. We're looking for someone who is not only detail-oriented but also an excellent communicator. This is an exciting opportunity to help create a world where people and nature can thrive by stewarding some of the organization's most generous donor relationships.
What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience coordinating projects. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of philanthropy. Experience preparing communications for external constituents. Experience analyzing and interpreting data. Experience working across departments.
Desired Qualifications: Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated. Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of foundation relations, donor stewardship, and/or grant management. Understanding of Highly Effective Teams (HET) or other project management system principles, tools, and practices. Ability to implement complex processes.Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff. Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results. Experience with donor database software. Knowledge of current trends in donor relations/stewardship and the donor cultivation cycle. Successful experience implementing strategic program goals. Understanding of basic accounting practices.
Salary Information The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $64,200 - $94,700 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.