Northwest Associate Director Of Philanthropy

Join the Trust for Public Land and help us create a future where everyone in America has close-to-home access to the benefits of nature. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we're seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented individual to join our Northwest Philanthropy Team. Your work will contribute to the growth of our philanthropic partnerships and ensure healthy, livable communities for all generations.
Northwest Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) - Key Benefits:

• Make a direct impact on the annual operating and programmatic needs across Washington and Oregon.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple geographies, departments, and volunteers.
• Opportunity to support the creation, protection, and enhancement of parks, trails, and public lands.
• Full-time exempt position with a comprehensive benefits program.
• Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Manager (60%): Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on donor identification, strategy development, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Conduct donor visits and close gifts, coordinating donor field trips, events, and recognition.
• Management of Prospect Pipeline (15%): Collaborate with various teams to identify, qualify, and track new prospective donors, and advance connections with prospects.
• Communications, Donor Relations, and Events (15%): Implement regular communications to donors, and lead strategy and execution of Northwest fundraising events.
• *Next Generation Council Volunteer Management (5%)*: Act as the philanthropy lead for the Northwest Next Generation Council, a group of young leaders supporting Trust for Public Land's mission.

• Other Duties (5%): Perform other tasks as assigned.

Expectations:

• Manage a balanced portfolio of 80-100 prospects capable of making gifts between $10,000 and $100,000.
• Make at least 100 visits (aspire to 120 visits) with donors and prospects annually.
• Contribute to overall success by meeting or exceeding budget and goals.
• Develop and implement annual and long-range work plans in coordination with the Northwest Director of Philanthropy.
• Collaborate with program staff to cultivate relationships and develop philanthropic partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of fundraising experience with major gift solicitations ($10,000+).
• Proficient in writing and editing persuasive materials.
• Experience interacting with individual donors and fundraising volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of the Northwest's philanthropic community is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Trust for Public Land's mission.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within the Northwest.
• Bachelor's degree and proficiency with databases or donor management software are preferred.

Trust for Public Land is committed to fostering a diverse staff representative of the communities in which we live and work. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.