Prospect Management Specialist

5 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States The Nature Conservancy Full time $66,950 - $97,500
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Prospect Management Specialist within the Philanthropy Operations & Performance team will support prospect assignment and moves management processes that drive fundraising and conservation outcomes. They will leverage technology, Agile project management, and user-centered approaches to improve knowledge management and address operational inefficiencies. They will work collaboratively within the team and across other departments to ensure alignment of the team's products. The Prospect Management Specialist will:

  • Provide prospect management solutions, support, and guidance to TNC's development teams.

  • Create, streamline, and scale prospect management resources to development teams including, but not limited to, creating job aids, organizing prospect management content for organizational calls, and monitoring the prospect management support inbox.

  • Update and maintain prospect management content in the Development Knowledge Bank, including scripting, recording, and editing training videos, as well as auditing and refreshing content.

The Prospect Management Specialist will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities. They will perform independent analysis of key program data and will provide recommendations and targeted training related to the functional area of the team. The Prospect Management Specialist must have advanced knowledge (or be capable of quickly gaining advanced level skill) of the systems and resources utilized by the team (Asana, Power BI, Microsoft 365 applications) and Development Operations staff (BBCRM and Workday) in order to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications related to the resources. They will have substantial contact with stakeholders and may serve as the lead liaison with partners. They will take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, such duties may include, but are not limited to, a more significant role in training, developing documentation, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team. The Prospect Management Specialist will keep up-to-date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services. They will adapt processes and implement recommended practices in order to improve effectiveness based on their in-depth understanding of related policies and procedures.

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. Join us at TNC as a Prospect Management Specialist and help shape the future of fundraising operations. In this role, you'll provide prospect management solutions, support, and best practices to TNC's development teams. You'll collaborate with peers across the globe to drive fundraising and conservation outcomes. If you're energized by simplifying processes and guidance, creating ways to scale support, and making a significant impact through prospect management excellence, we encourage you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our mission.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.

  • Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.

  • Experience working across departments.

  • Experience with current technology in prospect management.

  • Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of prospect management.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $66,950 - $97,500. 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

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 and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.



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