The
Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) inspires giving and strengthens our
community through philanthropy. For over 100 years, TFEC has helped
individuals, families and organizations turn their charitable goals into
meaningful impact.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized and dynamic Philanthropic Officer to assists in developing and implementing TFEC’s charitable and philanthropic services, working collaboratively with team members, donors and community partners in accomplishing and supporting TFEC’s mission.
This
full-time position reports directly to the Vice President - Philanthropy.
As a Philanthropic Officer, you will:
- Cultivate donor and professional advisor
relationships as requested through relationship building and meaningful
communications.
- Assists with calling on potential donors, with
or without referrals. Prepares
presentation materials for potential donors.
- Works with fundholders to establish new
charitable funds.
- Plans and coordinates seminars and educational
sessions on general and special topics for donors, professional advisors
and others.
- Represents TFEC at speaking engagements to
service clubs and others; actively pursues opportunities to present to new
organizations.
- Directly supports regional affiliates as the
main team liaison and cultivates donors in the regional foundation areas
as required.
- Oversees and administers TFEC Special
Initiatives as assigned.
- Assists with maintaining accurate records for
all funds.
- Coordinates the annual State Employee
Combined Appeal (SECA) application.
- Assists with the 1920 Legacy Society by
developing engagement strategies, maintaining communication, keeping an
updated list and coordinating special events.
- Serves as backup to the Executive Assistant for
grant and gift letters.
- Assist with providing marketing and
communication support to fundraising campaigns, events and/or special
initiatives as needed. Work with TFEC team members to develop marketing
and communication timelines, write remarks for events, and create special
invitations and/or letters, printed programs and presentations, on
request.
- Assists with the publication of TFEC’s Annual Report and other print materials, etc. to promote the visibility of TFEC. Assists with the overall development and implementation of the marketing and communications plan as appropriate.
- Assist
with providing editorial direction and management for core TFEC marketing
and communications, including e-newsletters, the Annual Report, marketing
one-pagers and other print collateral (brochure), social media and the
website. Promote the use of marketing and philanthropy messages in all
published pieces.
- Assist
with writing content and providing editorial and design review for
fundraising publications and appeal letters as requested (campaigns,
planned giving, and other areas as needed).
- Assist with primary research,
summarize findings and share with appropriate audiences. Conduct online and publication research
and other information searches for all departments.
- Assists with coordination the Council on Foundations
National Standards re-certification process.
- Attend TFEC committee meetings as
requested.
- Assist with the creation, implementation and monitoring of TFEC’s strategic plan and resultant annual work plans relative to development and marketing and communications needs.
- Assist in the fulfillment of TFEC
sponsorship obligations.
- Assist with creating and maintaining
the Philanthropy Policy and Procedures manual.
- Remains professionally linked with
local and national development and fundraising professionals in the
community foundation field and generally.
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Other duties as
requested and required.
Why
Join TFEC?
At TFEC, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in our community. We offer:
- A
collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities
to bring creativity and innovation to a trusted organization.
- Competitive
salary and benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions
and paid time off.
How
to Apply
Please submit the
following to tsnovel@tfec.org:
- Letter
of interest
- Resume
- Three
professional references
- Salary
requirements
Salary Range: $49,342 to $74,014, commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
until the position is filled.
TFEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At TFEC, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion
are fundamental to our mission of strengthening communities. We are committed
to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and
where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their
unique perspectives.
We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds,
identities, and experiences to apply, including those from underrepresented
groups in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership.
