The Senior Individual Giving Manager at Thorne Nature Experience works collaboratively with Thorne’s Executive Director to develop and implement individual fundraising strategies to increase individual giving in support of expanded programming and mission impact as called for within Thorne’s new and ambitious strategic plan.

TITLE:                                           Senior Individual Giving Manager

REPORTS TO:                              Executive Director

STATUS:                                       Full Time, Exempt

SALARY:                                      $55,000 to $70,000 Dependent on Experience

BENEFITS:                                   Health and Dental, 403B with 3-4.5% Match, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays), Dependent Care Assistance Plan, Health Savings Account

START DATE:                              April 1 or Earlier Preferred

APPLICATION DEADLINE:          February 19 - Early Application Preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS:          Please no phone inquiries. Additional information available at www.thornenature.org. Questions regarding the position can be directed to stephanie@thornenature.org and will be responded to within 3 business days. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to stephanie@thornenature.org.

Thorne Mission and History:

Thorne Nature Experience is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build Earth stewardship by providing all youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature. Founded in 1954, Thorne has a rich history and has reached more than 300,000 children through its Summer Camp, School Year (Pre-K and Elementary), and Nature for All Programs.

Expectation for All Employees:

Support the Thorne mission and exhibit a commitment to:

Working collaboratively, with integrity and respect for fellow employees, associates, and our community.
Embracing personal responsibility and accountability for your job.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Individual Giving Manager works collaboratively with Thorne’s Executive Director to develop and implement individual fundraising strategies to increase individual giving in support of expanded programming and mission impact as called for within Thorne’s new and ambitious strategic plan.

Position Overview:

The Senior Individual Giving Manager will lead Thorne’s individual giving programs including membership, a portfolio of donors with significant giving potential and fundraising events. This role identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and major donor prospects and donors with an emphasis on new donor development and advancement of current donors to higher giving levels. This role provides excellent relationship management and customer service to current and prospective donors, including regular written communications, individual outreach, and timely responsiveness to requests and inquiries. They are responsible for planning and making strategic calls, visits, and other engagements, resulting in opportunities for continued and increased giving.

This person will work closely with the Executive Director and manage other members of the development team (contractors and staff) to increase annual revenue from individuals in support of the organization’s annual fundraising plan. The benefit of this position will be the satisfaction of helping donors fulfill their passions and interests through their giving to Thorne.

Desired Outcomes:

• Successful design and execution of annual individual fundraising plan
• Increased number of individual donors and advancement of current donors to higher giving levels with specific attention toward growing Thorne’s major gifts program
• Fun and engaging donor events, including Thorne’s annual fundraiser, that results in meaningful connection with key donors and supporters and introduces new donors to Thorne.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of successful non-profit fund development experience is required and major gift fundraising preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and expand donor relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in written, across multiple audiences ranging from Staff and Board and volunteers to donors, community partners and parents and children
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally in a time-sensitive environment with acute attention to detail
• Effective at working with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
• Capable of working as a member of a team and independently
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and experience with donor management software

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Spanish language skills

Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:

Leader, team player, detail-oriented, results-oriented, organized, responsive, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, fun, outgoing, and self-motivated. Passionate about Thorne’s mission and environmentally concerned and aware.

Job Interrelationships:

• Thorne Staff
• Thorne Board of Trustees
• Key Funders and Partners
• Key Customers and Vendors

Special Requirements:

• Some weekend and evening hours are required. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

Inclusiveness Statement:

Thorne believes that, to remain relevant as an organization and ensure access to joyful, hands-on, place-based Environmental Education experiences for all youth, its programs, leadership, and participants must reflect the range of diversity, culture, and unique differences in our community.

Anti-Discrimination Statement:

Thorne Nature Experience is an equal opportunity organization. Thorne Nature Experience does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender variance or expression, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. This Anti-Discrimination Policy applies to, but is not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of Board Members, selection of vendors, and provision of services.