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About the Role
The Director of National Development will lead fundraising for TPPF’s national initiatives in election integrity, energy policy, conservative criminal justice reform, and litigation. This role will expand the Foundation’s national donor base and secure major gifts to advance its work across the country.
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.
Requirements
- 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, with the 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, with a 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.
Skills
- Major gift fundraising
- Donor cultivation
- Donor solicitation
- Donor stewardship
- Fundraising strategy development
- Proposal development
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Writing skills
- Listening skills
Location
- Anywhere in the United States
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote
- Requires regular domestic travel
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or above
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent health insurance for staff and dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Retirement contribution matching
About the Company
- The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas.
- Established in 1989, TPPF promotes conservative principles and develops free-market approaches to public policy challenges affecting Texans and all Americans.
- TPPF analyzes complex issues, creates legislative policy solutions, and advocates for those solutions at the Texas Legislature, Congress, and other public forums.
- TPPF offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that shapes the future of Texas & beyond through innovative thought leadership.
- TPPF seeks individuals who are passionate about advancing conservative public policy and embody servant leadership.
- TPPF values personal responsibility, empowering its people to make the right decisions.
- TPPF cultivates a culture of hard work, entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration.
- TPPF strives to create an environment where team members are inspired to excel, motivated to innovate, and empowered to be servant leaders for the cause of liberty.