National Major Gifts Director - Policy & Impact

Texas Public Policy Foundation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Retirement contribution matching

Job summary

Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) seeks a senior fundraising professional to serve as Director of National Development to lead national initiatives in election integrity, energy policy, criminal justice reform, and litigation. The role focuses on expanding the national donor base and securing major gifts across the country.

The Director will work with TPPF leadership and initiative leaders to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, traveling regularly to engage donors and partner

Qualifications

• Substantial major gift fundraising experience and a demonstrated record of securing significant gifts.
• Experience building and managing national donor relationships and meeting fundraising goals.
• Ability to develop fundraising strategy while independently carrying out cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Familiarity with national philanthropic networks and policy-focused donors.
• Excellent writing, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy aligned with TPPF’s priorities, with clear revenue goals and plans to grow long-term philanthropic support.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective major donors, taking direct responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Identify and engage new donors nationwide, including individuals and foundations whose philanthropic interests align with TPPF’s national initiatives.
• Work with national initiative leaders and donor communications staff to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and funding opportunities that explain TPPF’s work and its impact.
• Coordinate with executive leadership and the development team on donor strategies, preparing and engaging TPPF leaders in meetings and major gift solicitations.
• Lead donor cultivation through personal visits, briefings, and events that connect supporters with TPPF’s national work.
• Provide timely, personalized stewardship and substantive updates that strengthen donor relationships and encourage renewed and increased support.
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and regularly report on results, prospective gifts, and opportunities for growth to senior leadership.
• Input contact reports in TPPF’s donor database, coordinating activity across the development team.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor relationship building

Prospect identification

Proposal development

Communications

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) seeks a senior fundraising professional to serve as Director of National Development to lead national initiatives in election integrity, energy policy, criminal justice reform, and litigation. The role focuses on expanding the national donor base and securing major gifts across the country.

The Director will work with TPPF leadership and initiative leaders to implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, traveling regularly to engage donors and partner