Director, Individual Giving

Trust for the National Mall

Washington

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 135,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

20 PTO Days

Unlimited Sick Days

Job summary

The Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, seeks a Director, Individual Giving to manage a portfolio of 75–100 donors and to grow the annual fund. You will lead strategies for four- and five-figure gifts, oversee direct mail and digital campaigns, and steward membership gifts while partnering with leadership.

Based in Washington, DC with a hybrid work arrangement, ideal candidates have 7–10 years in nonprofit fundraising, a Bachelor's degree (CFRE

Qualifications

Experience securing four- and five-figure gifts.
Experience with membership gifts and entry-level donations.
Experience designing and implementing individual giving strategy.

Responsibilities

Frontline fundraising and relationship building with 75–100 donors.
Oversee annual fund strategy and metrics reporting.
Lead moves management and donor engagement programs.
Manage Philanthropy Coordinator and external vendor relationships.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Annual fund strategy

Donor stewardship

Portfolio management

Salesforce CRM

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

CFRE certification, preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall is dedicated to restoring, enriching and preserving the National Mall. The Trust raises private funding, provides project expertise and in‑kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose, which takes on new meaning during America's 250th anniversary year on America's Front Yard. The Trust leads capital restoration projects, mobilizes volunteer operations and provides innovative educational experiences to ensure the National Mall, with 36 million visits each year, endures and inspires now and for future generations.

The Trust is at an exciting time in our history as we celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. We are a collaborative team with a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time off policies.

Brief Position Summary

The Director, Individual Giving plays an important role in building, securing, and expanding support from individuals for the National Mall and the National Park Service (NPS). The Director, Individual Giving is an integral member of the Philanthropy Team and reports to the VP, Philanthropy.The Director, Individual Giving serves as a key member of the Philanthropy Team by strategically managing and growing a portfolio of individual donors. In addition to acquiring, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, the Director, Individual Giving oversees annual fund strategy, including digital and direct mail campaigns targeting membership gifts.

Salary Range: $125,000 to $135,000

Job Location: Washington, DC (preferred). Remote candidates based in the Northeast Corridor (e.g., New York, Philadelphia) who can travel regularly to DC will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Frontline Fundraising and Relationship Building (50%)

Manage a portfolio of 75-100 individual prospects/donors.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who can make four- and five-figure gifts.
Collaborate with Sr. Donor Relations Coordinator to develop and implement donor engagement strategies across individual giving portfolio.
Promote and drive individual donor attendance for TNM, Philanthropy, and Programs team events.
Develop and implement an individual fundraising strategy in partnership leadership.
Participate in Moves Management strategy sessions, MGO Pipeline meetings, and work in collaboration with the Prospect Development Manager.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the Salesforce CRM.

Annual Fund Strategy (40%)

Oversee long-term Annual Fund strategy and investments for sustainable growth in unrestricted funding base.
Drive growth of the volume of donors in the entry and mid-level giving streams by overseeing direct mail, digital marketing, annual membership programs and other initiatives in partnership with Philanthropy Coordinator and external vendors.
Partner with Philanthropy Coordinator to develop and execute strategies to ensure small and mid-level individual donors are stewarded, cultivated, and solicited so their giving is renewed and increasing over time.
Own the development and regular reporting of annual fund metrics, data, and dashboards in partnership with the Philanthropic Operations Team.

Team Building (10%):

Manage a Philanthropy Coordinator and effectively utilize and grow their skills in individual fundraising.
Support the Philanthropy Coordinator in external vendor relationship management for annual fund implementation (direct and email, digital marketing, and Virtual Engagement tool vendors).
Actively participate in building organizational and team culture aligned with the Trust's values.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills

Experience securing four- and five-figure gifts.
Experience securing membership gifts and entry-level donations.
Experience designing and implementing individual giving strategy.
Pipelines, donor, and client management expertise.
Willingness to take initiative and adapt with a 'can-do' attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Exhibits high standards of accountability and par excellence customer service and stewardship.
Integrates friendliness and courtesy into all aspects of work.
Participate in building a culture of philanthropy with the organization, Philanthropy Team, and external stakeholders.
Passion for and commitment to the Trust's mission and values.
Ability to speak articulately both in one-on-one settings and to large groups.

Key Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication and storytelling skills, both internally and externally.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Effective people manager and developer.
Proactive collaboration and ability to anticipate needs with a flexible mindset.

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 7-10 years' experiencein non-profit fundraising.
Proven experience in major gifts, annual fund, membership giving, direct mail, email marketing and/or donor stewardship is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce preferred, not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.