The Nature Conservancy

Program Associate, Public Funding

The Nature Conservancy
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public fundraising strategy implementation, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in budget management, CRM software utilization, and effective communication with diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Public Fundraising Strategy ImplementationCRM Software ExperienceExcel-Based Budget ManagementStakeholder EngagementResearch and Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support implementation of the One Conservancy Public Fundraising Strategy
  • Coordinate and implement internal initiatives involving knowledge management, procedures, operations, networks, and project coordination
  • Serve as a liaison and informational contact with external partners or entities as needed
  • Maintain the Strategy Implementation Plan, KPI 3 Dashboard, OKR Activities Calendar, and public funding opportunities and project tools
  • Provide coordination, research, logistical, and materials support to Relationship Managers and staff engaging public sector entities during major policy events
  • Support adoption and use of BBCRM by the Public Funding Center
  • Support strategy investment expenditures and budget monitoring
  • Process check requests, travel bookings, expense reports, and vendor-related tasks
  • Manage monthly reports, calendars, internal and external meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions
  • Prepare presentations, memos, and other program communications
  • Work independently and make decisions within assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with Excel-based budgets and spreadsheet functions
  • Experience working with CRM software
  • Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure
  • Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material
  • Experience engaging with non-government organizations, government agencies, partners and/or donors
  • Experience presenting to and communicating with internal and external audiences
  • Experience working in public sector engagement or public fundraising
  • Experience interacting with senior leadership in a professional manner
  • Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health care benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
  • Parental leave
  • Accrued paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other life and work well-being benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Career development opportunities

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Hard Skills
Budget ManagementSpreadsheet FunctionsResearch CompilationPromotional Material WritingPresentation Preparation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationIndependent Decision-MakingProfessional Interaction with Leadership
Tools & Technologies
BBCRMKPI DashboardOKR Activities Calendar
Industry Keywords
Public Sector EngagementNon-Governmental OrganizationsGovernment AgenciesDonor Relations