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Director of Philanthropy

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy cultivates and delivers exceptional service to donors and prospective donors – providing seamless services to fund representatives. The director also supports the implementation of strategic goals focusing on Foundation growth and community impact. This is an in-person position and successful candidates will live in Topeka/Shawnee County. This position reports to the Topeka Community Foundation President.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to donors and fund representatives, including resolution of concerns

• Prioritize working with professional advisors to increase quantity and quality of donor referrals

• Execute strategies to increase value in being a Topeka Community Foundation donor

• Assist donors with charitable estate planning

• Prepare correspondence as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Track record of establishing relationships based on trust and personal connections with a diverse spectrum of donors, professional advisors, community leaders and nonprofit representatives

• Excellent presentation skills – including public speaking, written communications and use of electronic media

• Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload

• Skill and proficiency in database management

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in nonprofit/foundation fund development work

Please send your resume and cover letter to pope@topekacommunityfoundation.org. No phone calls, mail or in-person deliveries, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.