New Orleans Associate Director of Philanthropy

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In collaboration with the Division Director of Philanthropy, the Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADoP) is responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive philanthropy program within New Orleans that secures significant financial resources from individuals to support The Trust for Public Land's conservation goals.

The primary focus is on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift and high mid-level prospects, including annual, pledged and planned gifts.  Responsibilities include prospect identification, prospect tracking, cultivation and solicitation procedures, direct solicitations, closing gifts, proposal writing and development, and major donor gift recognition. 

This position reports to the Division Director of Philanthropy and is responsible for all designated donors, related programmatic or project campaigns and activities, and collaborating with the State Director on the Advisory Board and other volunteers.  This position is focused on managing relationships with donors who can support local and statewide efforts, and coordinates the state’s efforts as part of our special multi-year fundraising campaign. The position is responsible for motivating and coordinating the efforts of a multi-disciplinary staff, including institutional giving staff, marketing staff, other fundraisers and administration.

The position works with Division Director of Philanthropy to establish fundraising goals to support an annual state program budget and is accountable for these goals.  In addition, s/he will focuses on long-range strategic priorities, advances the organization's philanthropy goals, and communicates a broad vision to others.

Essential Functions

• 65% Major Donor Program: identifies potential individual donors, develops cultivation and solicitation plans, implements and maintains donor tracking system, makes direct solicitations, closes gifts, writes and develops proposals and case statements, and coordinates and implements major donor recognition.
• This position also advises the Division Philanthropy Director and State Director on overall fundraising goals, objectives and strategy. Works closely with these leaders to aid understanding of states' fundraising goals, progress and implications for current and future fiscal year funding of conservation programs.
• 15% In coordination with the State Director, manages the local Advisory Board and other volunteers for the state. Ensures that all Board members are proactive ambassadors for The Trust for Public Land. Works with the State Director to organize and facilitate Board meetings, events as well as donor cultivation meetings. Manages Board giving program to meet the goal of 100% Board member participation annually and to ensure that all Board members are giving at the Conservation Champions level.
• 10% Interfaces with other TPL staff to build awareness of the philanthropy program within the organization. Involved in the coordination and implementation of a multi-year organization-wide Campaign. Develops and maintains relationships with Relationship Managers in the field necessary to securing gifts from their donors and prospects. Works closely with the State Director of Philanthropy and other Project/Program staff to determine effective strategies for identified donors and prospects. Keeps appropriate staff apprised of key interactions, issues or concerns
• 5% With Director of Planned Giving: identifies potential planned gift donors, develops cultivation and solicitation procedures, implements and maintains planned gift tracking system, makes direct solicitations, writes and develops proposals and coordinates and implements planned giving recognition.
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of development experience
• Major gifts fundraising experience required, including strategizing large gift solicitations, tracking multiple prospects and donors, and closing major gifts of $100,000 or more. General Development Principles Knowledge, including experience using philanthropic data bases, prospect tracking, and working knowledge or ability to learn basics of charitable gift planning.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience in a land conservation organization and with the local philanthropic market a plus
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and a willingness to travel about 15% of the time.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter online.

 

The Trust for Public Land is an equal opportunity employer.