The Donor Communications Program Manager develops and manages the workflow of donor-facing products within the California Chapter’s Donor Communications Team. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing a robust editorial calendar, which outlines the workstream for major communication products for TNC’s corporate, foundation, and individual major donors; developing project timelines; tracking assignments across the team; and facilitating meetings to ensure deliverable completion and submission.

The Donor Communications Program Manager is a key connector on the team as well as across the California Chapter. The main objectives of the position include but are not limited to:

Managing the Editorial Calendar and Product Workstream: The Program Manager will manage product workflow through an editorial calendar and solve any problems related to product development. These products may include proposals, reports, newsletters, board documents, membership mailings, campaign materials and strategy briefs targeted to TNC’s corporate, foundation and individual major donors. The Program Manager will facilitate meetings to understand product needs and update the editorial calendar as new products come into the pipeline. They will develop timeline coordination emails and systems to ensure that Conservation, Science, Development, and Finance teams are aligned on product needs and that the given deliverable is submitted on time and per the donor’s guidelines.

Providing Operational and Strategic Support to the Donor Communications Team: The Program Manager curates products on internal sharing platforms to improve internal communications between Development, Science, Conservation and Finance staff, and to maximize the utilization and re-purposing of key donor materials. The Program Manager must be an expert in the systems and resources used by the team and apply that knowledge to create efficient processes for managing workflow. They will develop documentation, modify processes, and participate in the enhancement of systems and tools used by the team. They will also support the team in strategic planning.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a robust editorial calendar, leading meetings, monitoring deliverables, and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. The position is location negotiable within California. The Nature Conservancy may be the place for you. Apply today and find a career where you can find meaning and purpose.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field.
• Experience working across departments.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.