Director of Philanthropy

Tall Pines Conservancy is seeking a collaborative, relationship-oriented Director of Philanthropy to lead and strengthen our fundraising efforts during an exciting period of growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will work closely with the Board, Development Committee, staff, volunteers, and donors to advance individual giving and a significant capital campaign.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies for major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, and prospect development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Contribute meaningfully to Tall Pines’ capital campaign, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board members to identify and pursue philanthropic opportunities.
• Strengthen fundraising systems, prospect tracking, donor communications, and stewardship practices.
• Develop compelling proposals, appeals, reports, and other donor communications.
• Engage and equip Board and volunteer leaders in fundraising and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with staff to connect donors with Tall Pines’ land protection, stewardship, education, and community work.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated nonprofit fundraising experience, particularly in individual and major-gift development, along with strong relationship-building, communication, organizational, and strategic skills. Experience with capital campaigns and fundraising systems is valued. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who can work independently and collaboratively.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The position is flexible within Tall Pines Conservancy’s service area in southeastern Wisconsin.

Tall Pines Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust dedicated to conserving and caring for the lands and waters that shape the past, present, and future of southeastern Wisconsin. Since 1999, Tall Pines has worked with landowners, communities, donors, and conservation partners to protect farms, forests, wetlands, waterways, and other important landscapes for generations to come.