Location: Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina.

We’re Looking for You:

The Development Program Specialist II will apply their skills to a functional team of organizational priority within a development program. The team will be responsible for providing resources such as research, gift processing, prospect tracking, stewardship, etc.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Development Program Specialist II will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team by developing and implementing tactics for approved plans, and completing and organizing multiple tasks and activities. They will identify individual priorities based on the needs of the program. They will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities. The Specialist will perform independent analysis of key program data, which may include donor or gift information. They will be responsible for processing gifts. They will provide recommendations and targeted training related to the functional area of the team. The Specialist II must have advanced knowledge of the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications related to the resources. They will have substantial contact with stakeholders and may serve as the lead liaison with partners. They take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, such duties may include, but are not limited to, a more significant role in training, developing documentation, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team. The Specialist II will keep up-to-date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services. They will adapt processes and implement recommended practices in order to improve effectiveness based on their in-depth understanding of related policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Scope:

• Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience.

• Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget.

• Does not supervise any staff, but may supervise interns, volunteers, and/or temporary staff.

• Interpret and apply TNC policies and procedures to diverse situations, monitor and track policy and procedural changes, and adjust LAR processes as needed to ensure compliance and alignment

• Financial Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance teams to track revenue, create award IDs, review budgets for conditional gifts, request fund releases, lead pledge certification, and provide support on development-related financial topics.

• Assist Finance in managing philanthropic and contractual revenue streams.

• Process invoices and fund transfers accurately and in a timely manner.

• Provide centralized Philanthropy Revenue Operations support to all LAR Business Unit

• Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs.

• Refer difficult questions and unusual problems to Batch review, Pledge review, FRC, PRMO

• Travel and work flexible hours.

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.

• Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.

• Specific activities:

• Gift coding and revenue tracking: (1) analyze gift related documentation (agreements, pledge forms, donor interactions) thoroughly to determine and create codes based on type of revenue and donor requirements; (2) follow SOPs/established guidelines and best practices; (3) work with specialized teams to ensure all revenue is accurately and timely entered in the constituent management system; (4) Data entry in constituent management system; (5) Process adjustments to revenue on an as-needed basis; (6) Monitor conditional gifts/pledges and work with Conservation and Finance to adjust as conditions are met. (6) Maintain revenue and gift coding tracking tools.

• Collaborate with fundraisers in region to advise on potential conditions and over restricted funds.

• Lead quarterly audits on the Master Donor File. Collaboratively with Development coordinator to ensure data hygiene.

• Coordenate and process pledge payments reminders and report requirements, track key data on BBCRM, actively participate as needed on the stewardship process.

• Coordenate quarterly Pledge Review and Certification process along with Finance teams and follow up on action items on the Dev Ops side, ensuring that all adjustments are processed and RMs are sending pledge payments reminders timely.

• Send weekly revenue reports to ensure to kick start the stewardship process.

• Travel and work overtime as needed.

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.

• Work within scope of program’s strategic goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination.

• Language: Fluency in English + either Spanish or Portuguese

• Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.

• Experience generating reports and interpreting data. (within desired)

• Organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.

• Experience working across teams.

• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.

• Ability to implement complex processes.

• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.

• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.

• Experience coordinating projects.

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.

• Experience with database management.

• Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.

• Organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

• Understanding of basic accounting practices.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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.