Specialist, Donor Relations and Planned Giving

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;
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; some evening and weekend hours may be required based on department needs Remote Eligible:
This position is not eligible for remote work Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Specialist, Donor Relations and Planned Giving is responsible for leading donor engagement and fundraising efforts to secure both current and planned gifts in support of Tarrant County College. The position involves managing a portfolio of individual and retiree donors, guiding strategic giving initiatives, and overseeing donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. The Specialist also coordinates planned giving programs, collaborates with internal and external partners, and supports donor events and communications to advance philanthropic goals.

• Cultivates relationships with individual and major gift donors through tailored engagement strategies such as personal meetings, appeals, and campus visits
• Develops and executes comprehensive solicitation plans to secure annual and long-term gifts, aligning efforts with organizational fundraising goals
• Creates persuasive proposals, grant applications, and donor-facing materials that communicate impact and inspire philanthropic investment
• Coordinates with senior leadership, development colleagues, and board members to ensure a unified and strategic approach to donor cultivation 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, personalized correspondence, and recognition programs that reinforce donor appreciation and commitment
• Maintains accurate and current donor records using a tracking and moves management system to support strategic engagement and reporting
• Analyzes fundraising performance, monitors progress toward goals, and prepares reports to inform decision-making and refine development strategies
• Collaborates with internal departments and external professionals, including legal, finance, and estate planners, to facilitate and administer planned gifts
• Designs and manages planned giving programs, including marketing campaigns, donor consultations, and administration of complex gifts such as trusts and bequests

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

• Works under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the Foundation

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.