Manager, Development, Office Of The CDO

Position Summary:

The Manager, Development reports to the Senior Manager, Development within the Office of the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and works closely with the Office of the CEO, the Chief of Staff, the Office of the Chief Conservation Officer (CCO), the Executive Team, and the Development Management Team.

The Manager serves as a connector, project manager, and planner-supporting the CDO's office in advancing both short- and long-term priorities with the utmost discretion. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, responsibilities include: drafting executive correspondence and reports; preparing meeting agendas and materials organized by principal; bundling all prep documents; taking notes during meetings; tracking follow-ups; and ensuring all deliverables are accurate, complete, and tailored for an executive-level audience. The role requires strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to anticipate and support the needs of senior executives across the organization.

The Manager plays a key role in coordinating executive development engagement involving the CEO, CDO, CCO, and other senior leaders, helping translate executive priorities into actionable steps. The position ensures strong internal communication and alignment across teams.

This role requires a professional with prior experience supporting executive leadership in a complex, hemispheric organization. The Manager will have access to confidential correspondence prepared by and for the CEO, CCO, CDO, and senior fundraising leaders and will be entrusted with sensitive information related to the Board of Directors, including participation in or observation of designated high-level meetings and strategic discussions.

This role is hybrid, based in New York City, Washington, D.C., or Chicago preferred.

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $82,000 - $92,000 / year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY

• $92,000 - $103,000 / year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Support the Senior Manager with systems and internal operational infrastructure that allow for efficient and smooth functioning operations of the Office of the CDO team and activity, including processes, tools, and short-term tactical plans.

• Coordinate high-level Development activities involving executive leaders (CEO, CCO, and CDO), ensuring alignment across departments and timely execution. Includes but not limited to: confirming logistics including confidential locations, secure research, oversee the creation and delivery of meeting briefings and correspondence, coordinate meeting prep and debriefs.

• Support the execution of the donor communications Standard Operating Procedures for executive team members.

• In partnership with the Office of the CEO, Office of the CCO, and Development leadership, track executive engagement activity to ensure progress towards set goals related to the enhancing of Audubon's culture of philanthropy.

• Participate in the planning and deployment of executive engagement strategies with top donors and prospects, including provide pre-meeting and meeting support of internal strategy sessions for CEO, CCO and others. This includes the preparation and dissemination of pre-read materials, notetaking, and tracking follow up on action items.

• Maintaining accurate records in Audubon's CRM, and ensure reports and dashboards are amended regularly to reflect updates and activity by CDO, CEO, and CCO; analyze and report on efforts to leadership as requested.

• Track leadership progress towards annual goals and metrics, analyze activity and report on progress to Senior Manager as requested; and prepare regular reports as directed.

• In partnership with the Development Senior Manager, work with members of the Development leadership team on various reports, memos, and processes.

• Provide coordination and leadership support for cross-functional Development initiatives and internal communications.

• Ensure all Development-related materials are prepared, packaged, and delivered to executive team members.

• Manage and support special projects as directed by the CDO and Senior Manager, Development.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive materials and participating in high-level meetings.

• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' professional experience in a development position that includes portfolio management, directly and/or in support of a senior leader focused on principal gifts.

• Interest, understanding, and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society, and ability to communicate Audubon's mission, goals, and programs effectively.

• Capacity to oversee several processes and projects that align exclusively with executive leadership, especially CEO and other C-Suite leaders.

• Deep understanding of basic fundraising principles, best practices and procedures including moves management and effective fundraising pipeline development and demonstrated success working on a team that has secured 6- and 7-figure+ gifts from individuals and/or institutions.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, while developing, reviewing, and disseminating sensitive and confidential materials. This person must demonstrate and maintain a commitment to exercising discretion and personal judgment.

• Effective communication skills and the capacity to communicate from a position of authority as a lead communicator with the offices of executives, and peers, and with executive and development leadership, especially as related to practices and procedures.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with experience in the development of strategic written materials, including leadership briefings and memos.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and development database programs required, Salesforce preferred.

• Strong project management skills, experience with Asana preferred.

• A self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team in a face-paced and results-oriented environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met.

• A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel for events when necessary.

• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

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