Director of Field Philanthropy, Midwest
- Employer
- The Trust for Public Land
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Dec 1, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Community Development, Environment, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Trust
for Public Land in the search for a Director of Field Philanthropy,
Midwest.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Field Philanthropy, the
Director of Field Philanthropy, Midwest will lead the fundraising
strategy and oversee the team for multiple state programs within
the Midwest region. The Director will help the team leverage
resources across the organization to elevate The Trust for Public
Land at the local level as well as promote and advocate work taking
place in state programs with national programs. The Director will
oversee their own state program, advisory board, and portfolio with
an emphasis on individual major gift prospects and donors. The
Director will serve as a member of the Field Philanthropy
Management Team and work closely with a variety of internal
partners including the Field Advisory & Support Team, Finance,
Marketing, Philanthropy Operations, and Philanthropy Programs teams
to drive the integration of an organization-wide philanthropy
program.
The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for
people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to
come. The Trust for Public Land was founded in 1972 on the
conviction that all people need and deserve access to nature
and the outdoors, close to home, in the cities and communities
where they live, as a matter of health,
equity, and justice. While many conservation
organizations set aside wildlands for biodiversity or habitat
restoration, The Trust's founders sought to bring the benefits of
parks and nature to the places, people, and communities that
needed them most. The Trust for Public Land has protected more than
3.5 million acres of land, developed more than 2,000 miles of
trails, and completed more than 5,400 projects across America. The
Trust for Public Land has also helped states and local communities
generate more than $79 billion in new public funds for parks and
open space.
The Trust's Chicago program was established in 1999 and has been
instrumental in the creation of The 606, parks such as
Ping Tom Park, Haas Park, Mary Bartelme Park, and the Hackmatack
National Wildlife Refuge. In Chicago, the neighborhood where one is
born, grows up, and lives can greatly determine access to quality
public amenities, a sense of safety, health options, and even life
expectancy. This is why The Trust for Public Land is focusing its
current efforts on communities – like North Lawndale – where
historical disinvestment has left residents facing climate, health,
and social challenges. The Trust believes that creating safe and
high-quality parks, trails, and spaces where people can connect to
the outdoors and to each other is a vital part of the solution to
address inequity in the city.
The Trust for Public Land recognizes and values the differences
that make people unique and cultivates an environment where
cultural awareness, sensitivity, and integrity prosper with a
workforce reflective of the diversity of the United States, The
Trust appreciates the intrinsic correlation between diversity,
equity, and inclusion efforts and overall performance quality at
the department, local, and national levels, where the work culture
facilitates the exchange of new perspectives, improves
problem-solving by inviting different ideas, and creates a
respectful, accepting work environment.
A bachelor's degree is preferred for this position as is at least
ten years of fundraising experience, including direct major gift
solicitations. All applications must be accompanied by a cover
letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the
mission of The Trust for Public Land as well as the
responsibilities and qualifications presented in the
prospectus.
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