Major Gifts Officer/Director of Partnerships

National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) are leading non-profit organizations dedicated to advocating for lower taxes, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. We seek a Director of Partnerships to expand our fundraising efforts, particularly with growing our individual base. This role will play a crucial part in supporting our mission by managing donor relations with a portfolio of contributors and prospects.

Responsibilities:

• Donor Cultivation & Stewardship: Build strong, long-term relationships through personalized outreach, regular communications, and meaningful touchpoints to deepen donor engagement.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals and major donor prospects.
• Solicitations & Gift Closures: Develop and execute tailored strategies to solicit and close gifts, including multi-year commitments.
• Travel & Events: Represent NTU/NTUF at donor meetings, conferences, and events. Travel is expected approximately every 4–6 weeks.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the development, marketing, and policy teams to align donor engagement with organizational priorities. Support the preparation of donor materials, proposals, and reports.

Qualifications:

• A track record of 3-5 years of success in non-profit fundraising, or sales. 
• Proficiency in database management, with experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems, is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in and commitment to the mission and values of the National Taxpayers Union and National Taxpayers Union Foundation.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time position, with an expected salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 per year. Benefits include health insurance with generous employer premium contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2% of contributions, 12 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave and office closure with relaxed work schedule between Christmas and New Year’s.

Work Schedule:

The National Taxpayers Union and National Taxpayers Union Foundation operate with a combination of in-office and remote work. The specific schedule will be determined in collaboration with your supervisor to ensure both productivity and flexibility.

No phone calls, please. We cannot respond individually to every application we receive.

National Taxpayers Union and National Taxpayers Union Foundation are equal-opportunity employers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status recognized by applicable laws. We encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

​​​​​​​* NTU & NTUF does not offer student and/or employment visa sponsorships for this position *

** Based on our business needs, we do not anticipate being able to negotiate beyond the provided salary range **