Specific roles and key responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of qualified donors, cultivating strong relationships to secure six- and seven-figure gifts in support of organizational and Africa Region priorities.
Serve as a key partner in advancing the Africa Region's fundraising goals, driving progress toward ambitious annual and campaign operational and capital targets.
Drive donor discovery initiatives by utilizing research and natural partners to identify new prospects, evaluate capacity and alignment with strategic priorities, and develop cultivation strategies to grow the donor pipeline.
Represent the Africa Region and global fundraising teams on key organizational initiatives, ensuring a global perspective is incorporated into complex donor strategies and decision-making.
Create opportunities for donor engagement and recognition, involving appropriate partners in the field and at the Worldwide Office, keeping them informed of interactions, issues, and concerns, and addressing questions as needed.
Participate in negotiations for complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements.
Implement and manage multiple collaborative projects, influencing team priorities, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability across stakeholders.
Effectively communicate and advocate for TNC's mission to diverse audiences critical to the organization's success.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive or emotionally charged information.
Travel on short notice and work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Operate in a professional environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable elements and only occasional physical exertion or strain.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience or an equivalent combination.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents.
Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $100,000 or more.
Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, preferably in a large non-profit.
Experience working with fundraising principles and practices.
Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving.
Proven ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.