The Philanthropy Officer will support the advancement of Trinity Park Conservancy’s mission, philanthropic profile, and fundraising efforts through direct portfolio management and related department workflows. This role will be a crucial part of a growing team committed to delivering inclusive public spaces that connect people of all backgrounds to nature and to one another. The Philanthropy Manager will contribute crucial industry knowledge and relationship-building expertise to garner the deep and broad support needed to realize this vision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage a Portfolio:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute effective cultivation and solicitation initiatives for current and prospective donors to deepen relationships and increase financial or in-kind support.
• Support the ongoing discovery of new prospects, and re-engagement of lapsed funders.
• Work with Directors of Philanthropy and contract grant support to build pipeline of corporate and foundation support.
• Support senior leaders’ effective participation in development-related activities, including prospect research, moves management strategies, and follow-up actions.
• Actively partner with Advancement teammates and board leadership on robust engagement of volunteer fundraisers.

Manage Projects:

• Support the creation and execution of mailings, events, collateral, and print/digital communications to support institutional funder relations.
• Work with Advancement Manager to ensure database supportive of targeted/segmented moves management plans.

Exhibit Internal Leadership:

• Participate in goal-setting, analysis, and reporting for all fundraising activities.
• Contribute to building a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Model professionalism and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Contribute to organizational equity goals and objectives. Preferred Background and Skills
• At least 3 years of relevant experience such as oversight of membership, mid-level, or institutional giving (preferably $100k+). At least one example of three or more years at the same organization with continued success is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Dallas non-profit landscape and philanthropic community is a strong plus.
• Experience working with high-profile individuals or brands is a plus.
• Experience working cross-departmentally with programming, communications, finance, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• A collaborative mindset and impeccable integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate with acceptable qualifications could expect to earn $65,000 per year, while a candidate with exceptional qualifications could expect to earn up to $90,000 per year. The Conservancy currently bears 100% of employee medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance. Annual professional development budgets are allotted for all staff.

About Trinity Park Conservancy

Currently thirteen people from diverse backgrounds including Paul Quinn College, Telemundo, SeaWorld, the Atlanta Braves, the Dallas Museum of Art, and more. We value integrity, creativity, excellence, positivity, and flexibility. The organization and the team are in a growth phase, with near-term growth in every department’s workstreams. The team is mostly in-person, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

The mission of Trinity Park Conservancy is to champion the transformation of the Trinity River to become the heart of Dallas. With the community, we design public spaces that unite us, enrich people’s lives through access to nature, create economic development opportunities, and inspire protection for the river ecosystems in this shared natural treasure.

Trinity Park Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

To Apply

Send us an email via info@tpcdallas.org with “Philanthropy Officer” in the subject line, with answers to the questions below, and your resume (including preferred pronouns) attached.

Questions:

• What about this organization interests you?
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• How would you describe your personality at work?
• What type of work environment brings out your most authentic participation, your best ideas, and your highest-quality work?