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TheDevelopmentOfficerworks towardsmeetingthe Oceaniaregion’sstrategic fundraising priorities through administrative, coordination and operational functions.TheOfficeris a key function in the Oceania Development teamandreportsto theDirector of Development, Oceania.TheOfficerisresponsible foravariety of key fundraising and donor stewardship activities to support fundraisersbased intheOceaniaregion,Australia,NewZealand, SolomonIslandsandPapua New Guinea.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
The DevelopmentOfficerassiststheOceaniaDevelopmentteamtocoordinateadministration, team meetings,compilingbriefingdocuments, prospect research and will on occasionattend donor meetings.,TheOfficerwillassistdrafting of thank you letters, making thank you calls, working closely as intermediary betweenDevelop Operations and the team to ensurereports, mailing lists,databaseBBCRMupdates, donor journeysarecompiledand completedin a timely manner.The role willassistwith theonboarding new development staff as needed. TheOfficerwillassisttoensure data accuracyofthe teams work and ensure it is reflected inBBCRM.TheOfficeralso supports Leadership in tasksregardingthe planning, execution andensuringthat theteam are clear on their priorities and are set up for success in meeting and exceedingfundraisingtargets..TheOfficerwillmaintainadvanced skills with the systemsin order toexecute tasks and provide support to team members. TheOfficerwill implement TNC’s best practices and processesin order toimprove effectiveness based onanin-depth understanding of related policies and procedures. TheOfficerwilleffectively communicate and collaborate widely with internal stakeholders, such asthe broader Asia PacificDevelopmentteam, Finance andMarketing and Communications teamand other departments as required. This role willassiststaff inactioningdecisions,ensuring best practice donor stewardship, and improving workflows.TheOfficerIsthe cornerstone of the Oceania Development team, ensuring we work seamlessly together andcross departmentally.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Prepares and sends out or makesOceania Thankyou emails and calls, issues donorreceipts, andresponded to donor enquiriesin a timely manner.Assistswith schedulingof the Director of Development’s calendar, s,including theOceania Development team meetings (agendas, minutes, actions and follow through), , Cross-department meetings, Donor meetings (with prospect research andbriefingdocuments,objectivesand actions/nextsteps.
Assistsin the planning and execution of region-leveldevelopment initiatives. E.g., workshopsand retreats
Coordinates and manages region-wide mailing lists,including webinars, annual reports, events via BBCRM, MailChimp, etc.
Conducts donor due diligence check via Bridger Screening Tool (as needed) andassistswithsubmittinginternal corporate registry applications.
Assistsin region-level projects and tasks, such as file management, vendor liaison, invitations, event support,etc.
Provides a variety ofgeneral supportto theOceaniaDevelopment teams on a case-by-case basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
Experience building relationships with staff,external stakeholdersor similar.
Experiencemanagingdatabases,generating reports and interpreting data.
Experienceworking and communicating with a wide range of people.
Experienceprioritizingand managing varied activities and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of or experience in working in the fundraising/philanthropy sector.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities and solving problems.
Ability to implement processes and strategic program goals.
Ability to coordinate projects,prioritize workflowand work under pressure.
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
Ability to apply research skills.
Ability to buildstrong productive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Experience with database administration and spreadsheet software, including managing,manipulatingand tracking data.
Strong organizationalskills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports 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.
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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.
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