Director of Philanthropy

Tall Pines Conservancy is seeking a relationship-centered Director of Philanthropy to strengthen and grow our fundraising program at an important moment in the organization's history. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Philanthropy will build and deepen relationships with donors and partners, strengthen major and planned giving, and develop the systems and strategies needed for long-term philanthropic success. The position will contribute meaningfully to TPC's current capital campaign while helping shape the organization's broader philanthropic vision for the future.

The Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Board, Development Committee, and staff to identify and cultivate philanthropic opportunities, develop and steward donor relationships, support annual giving and major gifts, strengthen fundraising systems and practices, and communicate the impact of TPC's conservation work.

This is a full-time, exempt position with flexibility to work within Tall Pines Conservancy's service area. The Director will be part of a small, collaborative team where relationship-building, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to move between strategy and implementation are highly valued.

We are looking for a thoughtful, relationship-oriented fundraising professional who brings many of the following:

• Demonstrated success building and sustaining meaningful relationships with donors and philanthropic partners.
• Experience with major gifts, annual giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, and/or planned giving.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies while also managing the systems and follow-through needed to make those strategies successful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate conservation work into compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment.
• Experience working collaboratively with executive leaders, board members, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple relationships, priorities, and projects with care and consistency.
• Experience with prospect research, donor databases/CRM systems, and fundraising reporting.
• A genuine interest in land conservation, working lands, healthy waters, and the communities and landscapes of Southeast Wisconsin.
• Several years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience. Experience in conservation, land trusts, environmental organizations, or related fields is welcomed but not required.
• A bachelor's degree is helpful but not required; relevant experience and demonstrated success will be considered.

Salary range: $80,000-$110,000
, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Tall Pines Conservancy offers a benefits package that includes a healthcare contribution, paid time off, and a collaborative work environment.

Tall Pines Conservancy (TPC) is a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) land trust founded in 1999. We conserve and care for the lands and waters that shape our past, present, and future across five counties in Southeast Wisconsin. TPC works with landowners, communities, public agencies, conservation partners, and donors to protect working farms, natural areas, wetlands, forests, and other important landscapes.

More than 3,300 acres are now protected through TPC's work. We recently adopted an ambitious strategic plan and are building a strong pipeline of conservation opportunities while preparing for a major campaign to expand our capacity to protect land and water across the region. This is an exciting time to join our team and help shape the next chapter of TPC's philanthropic growth.

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