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Senior Gifts Director — Major Donor Strategy

Nature

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Senior Associate Director of Development to lead donor strategies and cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors. You’ll manage a portfolio in the Chicagoland area, coordinating with the Worldwide Office to secure multi-year gifts and bequests. You’ll build proposals, discuss asset gifts, and guide teams through complex negotiations to advance funding for priority programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nature

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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