Director of National Development

Texas Public Policy Foundation

. Develop and execute a national fundraising strategy aligned with TPPF’s priorities, with clear revenue goals and plans to grow long-term philanthropic support .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive fundraising experience with a focus on major gift strategy, donor cultivation, and relationship management. Proven ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies while engaging with national philanthropic networks and communicating complex policy priorities.

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Major Gift StrategyDonor CultivationFundraising Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementExcellent Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Fundraising ExperienceDonor SolicitationProposal DevelopmentPresentation SkillsData TrackingRevenue Goal SettingStewardshipRelationship ManagementCultivation StrategyMeeting Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSound JudgmentCollaborationListening Skills

Tools & Technologies

Donor Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic NetworksPublic PolicyFree Market PrinciplesMajor Donor RelationshipsPolicy Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Take direct responsibility for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Identify and engage new donors nationwide, including individuals and foundations aligned with TPPF’s national initiatives
Develop proposals, presentations, and funding opportunities explaining TPPF’s work and impact
Coordinate with executive leadership and the development team on donor strategies
Prepare and engage TPPF leaders in meetings and major gift solicitations
Lead donor cultivation through personal visits, briefings, and events
Provide personalized stewardship and substantive updates to strengthen donor relationships
Track fundraising goals and report on results, prospective gifts, and growth opportunities to senior leadership
Input contact reports in TPPF’s donor database and coordinate activity across the development team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial progressive fundraising experience, including senior responsibility for major gift strategy and a demonstrated record of personally securing significant gifts
Demonstrated success identifying new donors, building and managing major 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 donors interested in free market public policy
Experience fundraising for policy organizations or related causes is strongly preferred
Excellent writing, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills
Ability to explain complex policy and litigation priorities clearly and persuasively
Strong project management skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues across locations
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the United States
Strong commitment to TPPF’s mission and the principles of personal responsibility and free enterprise
Bachelor’s degree or above

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Excellent health insurance for staff and dependents
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
Holidays
Parental leave
Retirement contribution matching