Director, Institutional Partnerships & Giving

The Trust for Public Land; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company 7%

Job summary

The Trust for Public Land in the United States is seeking an Institutional Giving Director to elevate and grow corporate and foundation support. This national role works across philanthropy teams to translate program priorities into donor-facing narratives and secure substantial gifts.

The position emphasizes relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic fundraising to support national priorities.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years in nonprofit fundraising with major institutional donors.
• Skilled in crafting grant proposals and donor communications.
• Experience navigating national philanthropic landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand a 60-75 donor portfolio with $50k–$500k gifts.
• Lead donor visits and solicitations with senior leadership.
• Collaborate across departments to align program priorities with philanthropy.
• Develop compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Institutional partnerships

Grant proposals

Donor communications

Tools

Fundraising databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Trust for Public Land in the United States is seeking an Institutional Giving Director to elevate and grow corporate and foundation support. This national role works across philanthropy teams to translate program priorities into donor-facing narratives and secure substantial gifts.

The position emphasizes relationship management, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic fundraising to support national priorities.