Philanthropy Specialist

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions seeks a Philanthropy Specialist to support the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways philanthropic program. You will help develop a strategic plan to engage private-sector support, coordinate funding analyses, and identify opportunities for partnerships within a nationwide network.

The role involves collaboration with network members, producing reports, and delivering tools and templates for donor relations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Philanthropic Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s)
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint is required
• AI agents experience or familiarity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an NPS Chesapeake Gateways philanthropy program with a strategic plan to engage private sector philanthropic support and expand its impact
• Document funding landscape and prepare a baseline status of funding for Chesapeake Gateways Network members
• Develop and analyze funding-opportunity matrices and potential funder trends in line with NPS policy
• Create and deliver a comprehensive philanthropic strategic plan with templates and donor tools for partnerships

Skills

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

AI agents

Education

BA/BS Degree in Philanthropic Studies

Job description

Philanthropy Specialist

ID: NPSCHBA-005-001
Location: Annapolis
Program: NPS
Wage/Hr: $50.00
Hours/Week: 20
Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full‑time and part‑time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at‑will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Philanthropic Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field with minimum additional experience of 15 year(s)

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint
• AI agents

Duties

Support the development of an NPS Chesapeake Gateways philanthropy program with the development of a Chesapeake Gateways Philanthropic Strategic Plan that establishes actionable strategies, partnerships, and tools to enable the program to effectively engage private sector philanthropic support and expand its impact across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

• Chesapeake Gateways Network Public and Private Sector Funding Status Report - Document the current public and private sector funding landscape of NPS Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Gateways Network members. This will entail collaborating and gathering data from Network members to develop a baseline and status of funding support. This may include a Form 990 analysis of the nonprofit network members.20%
• Feasibility Assessment - Develop a prioritized funding-opportunity matrix; assess foundations, corporate giving programs, individual philanthropy, community foundations, and other potential sources; Review program priorities, existing partnerships and funding streams; benchmark relevant philanthropic models; identify funding gaps and opportunities; and assess potential funders and trends aligned with the Chesapeake Gateways mission, statutory authorities, special initiatives, network partner's needs, and NPS policy.20%
• Fundraising Partnership Model Alternatives - Analyze philanthropic opportunities and feasible partnership models, including traditional NPS friends group and other innovative alternatives. Review and evaluate appropriate models for philanthropic support of a network, including potential roles for eligible existing nonprofit partners and or the need to develop new organization(s) to be authorized NPS philanthropic partners. Utilize NPS Director?s Order #21: DONATIONS AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS as alternatives are considered.20%
• Develop and deliver a Chesapeake Gateways Philanthropic Strategic Plan and Tools that identifies funding priorities, investment opportunities, and partnership models; presents a network shared benefits concept; outlines phased implementation actions, roles, and stewardship processes; and includes presentations, briefings, and finalized recommendations for NPS leadership and partners. Potential tools to be developed with the Plan include agreement templates such as: Chesapeake Gateways Donation Agreement, Chesapeake Gateways Philanthropic Partner Agreement, Chesapeake Gateways Cause Marketing Agreement, as well as Chesapeake Gateways Donor Recognition Plan (at different scales).20%
• other20%

Other

• Overnight travel: Travel to the NPS Chesapeake Office in Annapolis, MD or travel to partner sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed region may be required. Anticipate 3-4 trips per year of up to one week.
• Air travel anticipated: Best mode of transportation may be required periodically throughout the length of the project. Travel modes will be affected by where the chosen candidate resides.
• Health and Safety Considerations: ?
• Required Safety Gear: ??
• Physical requirements: Position is primarily sedentary with occasional visits to park headquarters or partner sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Walking/hiking as part of site tours may be required. Driving to site visits is also expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.