Director of National Development

Texas Public Policy Foundation•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Director of National Development leads fundraising for TPPF’s national initiatives in election integrity, energy policy, conservative criminal justice reform, and litigation. The role expands the Foundation’s national donor base and secures major gifts to advance its work across the country. Working closely with TPPF leadership, national initiative leaders, and the development team, the Director develops a national fundraising strategy and translates policy and legal work into compelling donor opportunities. The position may be based anywhere in the United States with easy access to air travel. Regular domestic travel is required for donor meetings, cultivation activities, and Foundation events.

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.
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.
Bachelor’s degree or above.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with national philanthropic networks and donors interested in free market public policy.
Experience fundraising for policy organizations or related causes.

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.