Philanthropy Communications Manager
WHO WE ARE
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.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Philanthropy Communications Manager plays an important role on the North Carolina Chapter’s Philanthropy team and is responsible for developing or supporting the creation of all writing and design projects that further donor engagement strategies. This is a part-time role (20 hours per week) that reports to the Associate Director of Donor Engagement and works in close collaboration with all members of the Philanthropy team, as well as Marketing/Communications and Conservation colleagues to ensure that NC Philanthropy materials are of the highest quality, well-written, and attractive and that the Philanthropy team is able to be nimble in meeting emerging needs.
The Philanthropy Communications Manager is responsible for the following bodies of work:
- Designing all materials related to the NC Chapter’s Philanthropy program, including fundraising campaign collateral materials, event invitations, fact sheets, proposals and stewardship reports, templates and slides, printed cards/mailings, digital cards/collages, some video content, fundraising ads for Chapter’s newsletter, infographics, etc.
- Drafting content for all written and presented materials related to the NC Chapter’s Philanthropy program, including renewal and thank you letter templates, donor profile newsletter articles, Legacy Club materials, talking points for events, proposals and reports, personalized correspondence for certain donors, etc.
- Facilitating the alignment of messaging across teams and supporting operational management related to collaborative projects between Philanthropy and Marketing/Communications teams: emails to various donor groups, social media strategy and content related to Philanthropy, virtual donor programs and mailings, etc.
- Interacting with donors to develop content that engages and inspires support such as photographing and interviewing donors for newsletters and social media posts, etc.
- Some administrative duties and occasional assistance with events that could require working a few nights and/or weekends.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for work you can believe in? 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. The Philanthropy Communications Manager serves as the North Carolina Chapter’s primary writer and designer for fundraising communications. The position is a member of the Philanthropy team and reports to the Associate Director of Donor Engagement. This position is located in the Durham, NC office.
Come join TNC and apply today!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- ‘Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience organizing and coordinating projects.
- Experience proofreading and editing business documents.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid knowledge of word processing and web platforms.
- Experience with content management software.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Strong digital and graphic design skills.
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or similar software.
- Good video and photography techniques and skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
WHAT WE BRING
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.
SALARY INFORMATION
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $36,285 – 38,568 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.
APPLY NOW
To apply for Philanthropy Communications Manager position, visit our careers page and submit your materials online. You can access the position HERE.
Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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.