Associate Director, Major Gifts Operations

Associate Director, Major Gifts OperationsNatural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization that uses law, science, and the support of its members and activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.NRDC is seeking an Associate Director, Major Gifts Operations, to work with the Major Gifts team at any of its U.S.-based offices. The Associate Director will lead the operational unit of the Major Gifts team, executing effective project management methodologies, ensuring robust systems and data integrity, and facilitating day-to-day operations of the Major Gifts team.Position SummaryThe Associate Director will work closely with the National Director of Major Gifts, the Senior Regional Directors, and the Director of Development to provide operational leadership in moves management, data integrity, project management, donor engagement activities, and internal and external communications. They will serve as the primary liaison to the Human Resources Department and project manage recruitment and onboarding of team members.ResponsibilitiesOversee the design and implementation of team meetings, programmatic learning sessions, trainings, workshops, and retreats.Project manage the major gifts operational team’s support of State Lobbying Trips and the annual Green Leaders for Change conference.Spearhead the design and execution of donor events led by the Major Gifts team.Responsible for intra and interdepartmental communications, as well as occasional external communications.Serve as approver and signatory for major gifts departmental vendor contracts and expense payments.Manage and mentor the operations team.Moves ManagementCollaborate with the Portfolio Management and Donor System teams to implement and hone NRDC’s moves management tools and systems to support the advancement of long-term strategies.Ensure the proper operationalization of moves management data tracking and capture on the Major Gifts team.Present regular reporting and metrics to department leads, managers, and teams to inform strategy and performance management.Ensure the donor database and other tools utilized by the Major Gifts teams are optimized and deployed efficiently, ensuring regular data audits.Cross-departmental and institutional collaborationPartner closely with the President’s Office and c-suite support staff to facilitate engagement between their executives and Major Gifts donors/prospects.Serve as operational lead and liaison for the Major Gifts department with the Human Resources department, spearheading the approval of major gift job descriptions, recruitment processes, onboarding, and performance review cycles.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Development.Minimum of 1-3 years of previous management experience.Proven experience devising and implementing successful development operations that support team efficiency and strategic goals.Donor database (Salesforce) experience preferred.Skills, Abilities, CompetenciesOutstanding project management skills, including strong ability to multitask, meet competing deadlines, and effectively work with numerous partners to achieve a high-caliber final product.Keen ability to identify solutions and earnestly drive resolutions.Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.High level of professionalism and discretion when communicating with executives, human resources, and donors.Collegial team player with ability to work well with diverse internal and external constituencies.Ability to quickly synthesize complex information.Strong understanding of climate issues and interest in environmental advocacy preferred.Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential.Natural Resources Defense Council is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in its work and in its workplace. It believes that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and encourages applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.Natural Resources Defense Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. Natural Resources Defense Council offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr