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Wildlife Conservation Society
www.wcs.org
Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement
New York, NY
About Wildlife Conservation Society:
Wildlife Conservation Society stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier Wildlife Conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We conduct field conservation in more than 50 nations and across the world's oceans. Using science and our wildlife expertise, we have supported governments and communities in the creation or expansion of more than 300 protected areas—from the remote mountains of Afghanistan to the windswept wilderness of Chile's Tierra del Fuego. We have worked with local communities to manage wildlife and wild places to enhance their lives.
We have provided 400 million guests with immersive, memorable experiences connecting them with animals at our zoos and aquarium in New York City. For many, these visits represent the only opportunity they will ever have to see wildlife firsthand. Our parks in New York City have inspired millions to care about nature and have helped support conservation field programs around the world.
We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
The Opportunity:
You are a strategic thinker and communicator, with solid experience and skill in building and stewarding relationships, developing funding opportunities, creating compelling proposals, and meeting revenue goals. In collaboration with the Vice President, Institutional Advancement (IA) and as the leader of the Foundation Relations team, you will focus on securing private foundation funding of over $50 million per annum with the aim to grow significantly over the next five years.
Primary responsibility is to lead the development of foundation partnerships and private institutional funding growth strategies. You will manage a portfolio of 7, 8, and 9-figure gifts and mentor and lead a team of three frontline fundraisers and a frontline manager in the IA team, as well as a team of four staff dedicated to grant development and stewardship (proposal and report facilitation). You will work closely with executive staff and program leadership globally to identify and cultivate new prospects, focused on the six-figure and up level.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with organizational and program leadership, and colleagues in Institutional Advancement, create high-level funding strategies to secure foundation funding totaling $50 million plus per annum with the aim to grow significantly over the next five years.
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects to personally secure 7, 8, and 9-figure gifts annually in Foundation support.
Oversee successful partnerships with some of the largest foundations working in the conservation field.
Lead organizational effort to broaden the base of foundation funding in accordance with the Institutional Advancement growth ramp strategy through maximizing the level of support from current donors, identifying and cultivating new prospects, and working closely with Program staff on funding strategies for private institutional donors.
Manage and mentor a team of three frontline fundraisers to include an Associate Director, 2 Senior Development Officers, and a Manager through assigning portfolios, identifying priorities, reviewing strategies and donor materials, and completing formal annual evaluations. Additionally, manage and mentor a team of four staff dedicated to grant reporting and proposal development in support of frontline fundraising efforts across Global Resources.
Co-manage the writing/editing of formal proposals, reports, letters, and other materials for donors and prospects. This will include writing/editing new material, adapting material prepared by other development staff and/or program staff, and reviewing the work of direct reports and other colleagues as needed. Coordinate cross-institutional proposals and reports.
Actively guide budget forecasting and revenue projections on a regular basis, including to ensure the IA team maintains accurate information in Salesforce – WCS’s donor and grant database.
Organize and facilitate donor engagement through conferences, tours, events, and other special projects, as necessary, including possible national and international travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation for the Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement is $150,000 - $200,000 annually commensurate with experience and includes a stellar package of employee benefits.
To Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Jonathan McIntosh, Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search: jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com.
Contact Information
Jonathan McIntosh, Partner
ThinkingAhead Executive Search
615-391-2650
jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com
WCS is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting adiverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
ThinkingAhead Executive Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic ancestry, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. This applies to every aspect of employment including hiring, training, advancement, and termination. The firm is committed to creating a just culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by practicing, within the company and the marketplace we serve, intentional strategies that serve marginalized individuals and groups.
www.wcs.org
Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement
New York, NY
About Wildlife Conservation Society:
Wildlife Conservation Society stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier Wildlife Conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We conduct field conservation in more than 50 nations and across the world's oceans. Using science and our wildlife expertise, we have supported governments and communities in the creation or expansion of more than 300 protected areas—from the remote mountains of Afghanistan to the windswept wilderness of Chile's Tierra del Fuego. We have worked with local communities to manage wildlife and wild places to enhance their lives.
We have provided 400 million guests with immersive, memorable experiences connecting them with animals at our zoos and aquarium in New York City. For many, these visits represent the only opportunity they will ever have to see wildlife firsthand. Our parks in New York City have inspired millions to care about nature and have helped support conservation field programs around the world.
We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
The Opportunity:
You are a strategic thinker and communicator, with solid experience and skill in building and stewarding relationships, developing funding opportunities, creating compelling proposals, and meeting revenue goals. In collaboration with the Vice President, Institutional Advancement (IA) and as the leader of the Foundation Relations team, you will focus on securing private foundation funding of over $50 million per annum with the aim to grow significantly over the next five years.
Primary responsibility is to lead the development of foundation partnerships and private institutional funding growth strategies. You will manage a portfolio of 7, 8, and 9-figure gifts and mentor and lead a team of three frontline fundraisers and a frontline manager in the IA team, as well as a team of four staff dedicated to grant development and stewardship (proposal and report facilitation). You will work closely with executive staff and program leadership globally to identify and cultivate new prospects, focused on the six-figure and up level.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with organizational and program leadership, and colleagues in Institutional Advancement, create high-level funding strategies to secure foundation funding totaling $50 million plus per annum with the aim to grow significantly over the next five years.
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects to personally secure 7, 8, and 9-figure gifts annually in Foundation support.
Oversee successful partnerships with some of the largest foundations working in the conservation field.
Lead organizational effort to broaden the base of foundation funding in accordance with the Institutional Advancement growth ramp strategy through maximizing the level of support from current donors, identifying and cultivating new prospects, and working closely with Program staff on funding strategies for private institutional donors.
Manage and mentor a team of three frontline fundraisers to include an Associate Director, 2 Senior Development Officers, and a Manager through assigning portfolios, identifying priorities, reviewing strategies and donor materials, and completing formal annual evaluations. Additionally, manage and mentor a team of four staff dedicated to grant reporting and proposal development in support of frontline fundraising efforts across Global Resources.
Co-manage the writing/editing of formal proposals, reports, letters, and other materials for donors and prospects. This will include writing/editing new material, adapting material prepared by other development staff and/or program staff, and reviewing the work of direct reports and other colleagues as needed. Coordinate cross-institutional proposals and reports.
Actively guide budget forecasting and revenue projections on a regular basis, including to ensure the IA team maintains accurate information in Salesforce – WCS’s donor and grant database.
Organize and facilitate donor engagement through conferences, tours, events, and other special projects, as necessary, including possible national and international travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of development or similar experience working in the nonprofit sector, with minimum of 6 years in a leadership role.
- Track record of securing seven-figure funding commitments and in leading a department in raising multi-million-dollar revenue annually.
- Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for philanthropic entities.
- Demonstrated leadership in interdepartmental collaboration working with senior staff and trustees.
- Outstanding writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent management and mentoring skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience cultivating and working with diverse audiences.
- Strong interest in WCS’s mission.
- BS/BA (and MS/MA degree preferred), ideally focused in international affairs, communications, and/or the sciences or education.
- Experience working as part of a team in a large global institution, and in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Salesforce (or similar database).
- Proven management style that cultivates creativity and creative problem-solving.
Compensation for the Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement is $150,000 - $200,000 annually commensurate with experience and includes a stellar package of employee benefits.
To Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Jonathan McIntosh, Partner with ThinkingAhead Executive Search: jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com.
Contact Information
Jonathan McIntosh, Partner
ThinkingAhead Executive Search
615-391-2650
jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com
WCS is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting adiverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
ThinkingAhead Executive Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic ancestry, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. This applies to every aspect of employment including hiring, training, advancement, and termination. The firm is committed to creating a just culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by practicing, within the company and the marketplace we serve, intentional strategies that serve marginalized individuals and groups.
