Director of Development, Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong Job Openings

The Nature Conservancy

November 5, 2024

OFFICE LOCATION

Hong Kong

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #inside TNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on You Tube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

This position reports to the Director of TNC Hong Kong, the DOD will lead a comprehensive private gifts program. The DOD will lead a development team, be responsible for the function’s day-to-day operations, build on existing fundraising activities to create and implement strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of a portfolio of gift prospects, including individual, foundation and corporate donors. They will be responsible for cultivating a solid working relationship with the regional teams and the Asia Pacific Council.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Lead Hong Kong-based philanthropy efforts to develop and execute the fundraising strategies that result in more than USD $5 million annually in outright private gifts and pledges, in support of The Nature Conservancy’s Asia Pacific overall ~USD $20 million annual fundraising goal.
Report to the Director of TNC Hong Kong and work closely with other in-region fundraisers, marketing, and regional senior leadership to raise the profile of Hong Kong as a global wealth market.
Manage a small philanthropy team, which encompasses middle to major and principal gift functions, corporate partnerships, and philanthropy operations.
Serve as a strategic liaison and administrator of the Asia Pacific Council and Leadership Council platforms and support the AP regional leadership and work with Relationship Managers (RMs) of Council members to maximize fundraising outcomes.
Build and manage a personal portfolio of 40 – 80 donors, including donors with the capacity to give over USD$250,000. Responsible for 50 – 75 visits and 125 – 250 moves annually. Individual annual fundraising goal of USD $1 million or more.
Spearheading corporate philanthropy for Asia Pacific region
Serve on the Leadership Team of Hong Kong office and contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the office.
Lead, inspire, and manage the Hong Kong-based Philanthropy Team to build relationships and achieve funding objectives:
- Set and meet fundraising objectives, evaluate results, and develop effective strategies as needed.
- Recruit, develop, coach and retain high-performing philanthropy staff and nurture effective team collaboration.
Actively foster a deep collaboration in Hong Kong, with the Asia-Pacific region, with the Global Wealth Market initiative, and other TNC programs, and with trustees and donors to achieve TNC goals.
Travel as needed, occasionally on short notice and including international destinations. May require working extended and/or varied work hours, including on weekends.
Participate in philanthropy team meetings that are sometimes conducted outside of Hong Kong.
Work is generally performed in a professional office environment and involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience.
Experience asking for and closing major gifts.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations and corporations.
Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts and planned giving.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55857, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.
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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.

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