Region Director of Philanthropy

• Los Angeles or San Francisco, United States

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands—especially in communities that need them most—to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors.

To learn more, visit tpl.org.

“For over 50 years, Trust for Public Land has been working tirelessly towards our vision that every individual should have close-to-home access to the benefits of nature. In today’s world, our land‑for‑people solutions are even more relevant than ever. Quality parks and natural spaces are a fundamental requirement for sustaining healthy, equitable communities that are resilient and prepared for change. Parks and public lands connect us to each other and to the outdoors.

We are a vibrant organization with a strategic plan that builds on our success and positions TPL for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Join us to become part of a growing and forward-thinking team focused on growing our philanthropic partnerships to ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come.”

- Patricia Watson, Chief Advancement Officer

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Field Philanthropy, the California Region Director of Philanthropy is a member of the Advancement (Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications) team and will be responsible for leading the fundraising strategy for the California Program and directly manages a team of six staff including two Directors of Philanthropy, two Associate Director of Philanthropy, Advisory Board & Volunteer Manager, and Coordinator.

The Region Director of Philanthropy will work closely with philanthropy and programmatic leadership throughout the organization, especially with the Pacific Region Vice President and CA State Director. The Region Director of Philanthropy will help the team leverage resources across the organization to elevate Trust for Public Land at the local level as well as promote and advocate work taking place across the organization.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and results-oriented individual with proven leadership experience, committed to working at the highest level of quality, able to work both independently and in collaboration, manage multiple priorities, and thrive within a fast-paced, results-oriented team.

This position will serve as a member of the Advancement Management Team and is expected to work closely with a variety of internal partners including the Center for Community Impact, Finance, Marketing, Philanthropy Operations, Philanthropy Programs, and Gift Planning teams to drive the integration of an organization-wide philanthropy program.

• 50% Relationship Manager
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  Manage a mixed portfolio of approximately 75 donors and prospects with an emphasis on major ($50K+) and principal gift ($1M+) individual donors. Includes donor visits, cultivation and stewardship activities, and solicitations. Creates comprehensive engagement strategies, leads cultivation teams, and leads in the creation and delivery of final solicitation and stewardship materials. Promotes blended gifts, planned giving, and involves peer volunteers, leadership, senior management, and project staff in cultivation as needed.
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