Gift Planning Advisor

OFFICE LOCATION San Francisco, California, USA Negotiable between San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, California.  #LI-AM1 WHO WE ARE The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our , which include a ; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, nonpartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world. The California Chapter is TNC’s largest state program and one of the largest, most dynamic conservation organizations in the country. With approximately 275 employees, from financial analysts and fundraisers to ecologists and economists, we are currently invested in 14 strategies to address the biggest challenges facing California and the world, including numerous community-based projects designed to increase the pace, scale, and effectiveness of conservation. Over the past six decades, we have protected 1.4 million acres, 5,000 miles of streams, and 3.8 million acres of ocean habitat in California and off the coast. The California Chapter believes that we are most effective when we are embedded in our state’s communities, politics, media, and environmental issues. For this reason, and to reduce our carbon footprint when meeting in person, all staff live in California, including those in a home office. Finally, we are passionate about the middle ground in American politics and life. The hallmark of The Nature Conservancy is its “big tent” approach, engaging people across the political and ideological spectrum to find solutions that last. We ask all employees to embrace this critical strategic position of our organization. WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Gift Planning Advisor (GPA) is a member of the California Loyal Giving team within the California development program. The GPA will be responsible for securing outright and planned gifts, and providing organizational resources to improve business unit results, effectiveness, and efficiency.  The GPA influences organizational results through a persuasive gift planning fact base, performance indicators, resources, and experience. They will translate data and findings for a broad range of audiences. They will provide proactive consulting to the California Development team. They will conceive, design, and provide training on a series of agreed upon best practices that, when followed, provides the California Development team with an improved ability to meet its fundraising potential. The GPA will manage a portfolio of top planned giving prospects in California, assist major gift fundraisers with cultivation/solicitation of planned gift prosects and leads, develop and lead a series of high impact initiatives to drive performance and will provide guidance and support with tactics such as hiring, on-boarding, training, assessments, strategy development, goal setting, benchmarking, and other tactics to further the goals of the organization. They maintain a high degree of collaboration across the organization, developing networks, providing mentoring opportunities, and facilitating resource and knowledge sharing among staff. In addition to direct support of programs, the GPA will be a key source of trends and knowledge and will keep up to date on the current landscape in the relevant field. They will engage appropriate partners across the organization, keeping leadership apprised of potential issues, concerns, and opportunities. They will travel frequently and on short notice, and work long hours and weekends. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.  WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU If you’re looking for a career where you can find purpose, come join The Nature Conservancy California Chapter as the Senior Gift Planning Advisor. You will have a rewarding experience helping to fulfill development objectives in the beautiful state of California, and you’ll contribute to fundraising goals through many networks By joining our California team, you will become part of a group that is a force for good; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. We’re looking for an individual with charitable gift planning fundraising experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. They will have enthusiasm about nature, be donor-centric and passionate about being a leader in the gift planning fundraising effort, and welcome the challenges that come with innovation and developing best practices to optimize fundraising outcomes. Come join TNC and apply today WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience, including 3 years working various roles in a fundraising program. Experience analyzing program results. Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising program constituents. Experience managing cross-functional projects. Experience working across complex organizations. Experience, coursework, or other training in current trends in relevant field. SALARY INFORMATION The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $108,500 – $159,500 for annual base salary. 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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Job Family: Development Internal Job Code: 170017  Salary Grade: 9