Specialist, Donor Relations and Planned Giving

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking a dedicated Specialist, Donor Relations and Planned Giving to lead donor engagement and fundraising initiatives. The role manages a portfolio of individual and retiree donors, and coordinates planned giving programs with internal and external partners to advance philanthropic goals.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the position supports donor events, communications and stewardship activities, with a focus on increasing current and planned gifts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in donor relations or fundraising is preferred

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with individual donors and major gift prospects
• Develop and execute solicitation plans to secure annual and long-term gifts
• Coordinate planned giving programs and collaborate with internal and external partners
• Prepare donor materials and reports to support fundraising goals
• Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and moves management activities

Job description

Title:

Specialist, Donor Relations and Planned Giving

Department:

DT Res Dev & Coll Fndtn

Campus Location:

TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification:

APT - Administrative

Position Type:

FT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $70,400; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; some eveningand weekend hours may be required based on department needs

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Specialist, DonorRelations and Planned Giving is responsible for leading donorengagement and fundraising efforts to secure both current andplanned gifts in support of Tarrant County College. The positioninvolves managing a portfolio of individual and retiree donors,guiding strategic giving initiatives, and overseeing donorcultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. TheSpecialist also coordinates planned giving programs, collaborateswith internal and external partners, and supports donor events andcommunications to advance philanthropic goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Cultivates relationships with individual and major gift donorsthrough tailored engagement strategies such as personal meetings,appeals, and campus visits
• Develops and executes comprehensive solicitation plans to secureannual and long-term gifts, aligning efforts with organizationalfundraising goals
• Creates persuasive proposals, grant applications, anddonor-facing materials that communicate impact and inspirephilanthropic investment
• Coordinates with senior leadership, development colleagues, andboard members to ensure a unified and strategic approach to donorcultivation and solicitation
• Implements donor stewardship and recognition strategies,including customized outreach and loyalty-building initiatives to enhance donor retention
• Oversees execution of thank-you calls, personalizedcorrespondence, and recognition programs that reinforce donorappreciation and commitment
• Maintains accurate and current donor records using a tracking andmoves management system to support strategic engagement andreporting
• Analyzes fundraising performance, monitors progress toward goals, and prepares reports to inform decision-making and refinedevelopment strategies
• Collaborates with internal departments and externalprofessionals, including legal, finance, and estate planners, tofacilitate and administer planned gifts
• Designs and manages planned giving programs, including marketingcampaigns, donor consultations, and administration of complex giftssuch as trusts and bequests

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director ofthe Foundation

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ working experience relatedto the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• At least 1 (one) year’s working experience in higher educationfundraising

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of estate planning, tax laws, and charitable givingvehicles
• Knowledge of donor engagement strategies, fundraising principles,and stewardship practices
• Knowledge of communication principles and donor-centeredmessaging
• Skilled in relationship-building and interpersonal communication,especially with older adults
• Skilled in using donor databases, planned giving software, andtracking systems
• Skilled in developing and executing fundraising campaigns anddonor events
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with externalprofessionals to facilitate complex gifts
• Ability to analyze fundraising performance and adapt strategiesto meet philanthropic goals

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.