Nature Trust of New Brunswick – Job Description
Title: Donor Development Manager
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 annually (37.5 hours/week; access to health insurance, wellness benefits and professional development following 6-month probationary period)
About Us
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick (Nature Trust) is a charitable land trust based in Fredericton that is dedicated to protecting ecologically significant lands across New Brunswick, forever. We conserve and care for a growing 14,700 acres across 100 nature preserves throughout New Brunswick, and are well ahead in our Conserve (Y)our New Brunswick campaign’s goal of raising $10 million to protect 15,000 acres by 2030. The Nature Trust works to protect our province’s natural spaces through science-based approaches, innovative engagement, and collaborative action with government, landholders, Indigenous partners, communities and others within the private sector. We are grateful for our robust base of supporters including 400+ individual donors and volunteers, and 100+ public and private sector partners.
Role Summary
The Donor Development Manager (DDM) drives the implementation of the Nature Trust’s Fund Development Strategy. The DDM, supervised by the CEO, will work closely with the management/leadership team to align all fundraising initiatives with the Nature Trust’s mission, vision and strategic plan. This role is results driven, relying on data to inform tactics and activities. This team member leads the Nature Trust’s fund development with confidence, social aptitude and brings a creative and innovative approach to the organization’s charitable goals.
The Nature Trust promotes a collaborative work environment, combining efforts across departments. The DDM, supported by the management team, will build on our trusted reputation in land conservation and stewardship, effective volunteer engagement and strong communication channels to cultivate new partnerships, diversify our donor base, and grow philanthropic funding to strengthen the Nature Trust’s impact on nature now and into the future.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements the organization’s Fund Development Strategy effectively with support from the CEO and management team.
- Engages major donors, individuals and corporations, resulting in large gift securement (restricted and unrestricted status) and sponsorships.
- Builds productive relationships with donors in New Brunswick and beyond, proactively reaching out to build connections with individuals and organizations likely to support the Nature Trust’s mission.
- Provides structure and momentum around Nature Trust legacy giving initiatives, donor appreciation and stewardship.
- Supports donor-related events and provides direction regarding outreach and storytelling aimed at fundraising efforts with the support of the Communications and Engagement Department.
- Oversees the Nature Trust’s donor database to track and effectively engage with donors relying on CRM software (Salesforce).
- Works collaboratively with the management team to implement best practices and approaches for fund development throughout the organization.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Professional with proven ability to design and implement strategic fund development approaches (e.g. fundraising campaigns, engaging major donors and individuals, developing funding proposals, establishing corporate sponsorships, attracting planned givers and retaining legacy donors.)
- Personable with excellent social and communications skills.
- Experience establishing donor relationships, securing large donor gifts, and achieving ambitious fundraising targets.
- Collaborative and able to work closely within a team environment to support innovative and strategic approaches to accomplish organizational goals.
- Organized and analytical with experience maintaining data and understanding trends and successful strategies.
- Solid grasp of fundraising tools and processes including donor databases and CRMs (Salesforce is currently used), charitable compliance and prospect research.
- Able to make strategic decisions about where to invest human and financial resources in combination with fundraising tools and processes.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
- Knowledge of land trusts and/or conservation practices is an asset.
Work Environment
The Nature Trust offers an inclusive workplace, in which all staff are treated equally and with respect.
Its vibrant work culture is defined by a shared vision of a healthy future for both the lands and people of New Brunswick. The DDM can expect a fast-paced work environment with the need to balance several projects at once. The Nature Trust is a supportive workplace that prioritizes work life balance, with hybrid and flexible hours built into this office-based position. This role offers autonomy to lead and grow fundraising initiatives that make a meaningful difference, and a team of collaborators to ensure success. It also includes visits to donors, potential funders, partners, and nature preserves periodically as required for relationship building throughout the year. The DDM must be willing to travel and work flexible hours at times, including overnight trips when necessary.
JOB PERKS: flexible hours, hybrid
When applying, please mention you discovered this opportunity on WorkCabin.ca — Canada's Conservation Jobs Board supporting the environmental sector since 2007 .
The Nature Trust is a charitable land conservation organization which focuses on conserving and stewarding private land and engaging New Brunswickers about the importance of protecting our province's unique biodiversity and natural heritage. Currently, the Nature Trust protects over 13,000 acres of ecologically significant land across more than 83 beautiful and diverse nature preserves.
