Title: Philanthropy Program Specialist
Work Location: Brentwood, TN
Work Type: Hybrid
Salary: $60,000 annual base salary
Application Deadline: July 19th, 2024
The Philanthropy Program Specialist will support The Nature Conservancy’s Tennessee Business Unit and the North America Fire Program. The Specialist will be responsible for providing resources such as gift coding and acknowledgements, administrative/event support, donor research and outreach, stewardship and proposal writing support.
The Philanthropy Program Specialist will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of both teams by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing varied tasks and activities. They will have substantial contact with other internal staff and may assist out-the-door fundraisers with donor outreach. They will work in close cooperation with any or all of the following: TNC staff, donors, trustees, partners, vendors, and marketing, legal and accounting professionals. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team that may require travel and working flexible hours. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team.
Below are some responsibilities the Philanthropy Program Specialist can expect to engage in regularly:
Code gifts and pledges in donor database and related tasks.
Draft and send acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, and other donor communications.
Manage various administrative duties which include, but are not limited to, note-taking, deadline management, team meetings scheduling, event/committee meetings support, etc.
Assume financial responsibility for working within a budget, processing invoices and transfers, and contracting with vendors.
Maintain confidentiality while managing financial and highly sensitive information.
Perform donor research and maintain donor records in compliance with requirements.
Implement processes and strategic program goals.
Support out-the-door fundraisers in report and grant writing.
Collaborate with Finance and Conservation staff.
Meet with donors and potential donors.
Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in work with colleagues, partners, and donors or potential donors.
