Director of Major Gifts & Conservation Impact

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nature conservancyChicago (IL)

Fundraising Managers Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

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About the role

The Nature Conservancy in Chicago seeks a Director of Major Gifts to lead a high-level fundraising team and manage a personal donor portfolio with a goal of securing multimillion-dollar gifts. The role blends strategy, donor engagement, and supervision of four fundraisers to advance statewide and global conservation priorities. Reporting to the IL Chief Development Officer, you will drive out-the-door fundraising, collaborate on donor strategies, and monitor performance to ensure ambitious goals

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