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Director of Capital Campaign: Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Job Title: Director of Capital Campaign
Job Description:
Core Values: Inclusion, Creative Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Purposeful Service
Position Overview: The Director, Capital Campaign is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for advancing TPAC’s comprehensive fundraising efforts with a primary focus on the Be Bold. Build TPAC. campaign. Reporting to the Vice President, Capital Campaign, this role manages a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects and donors while serving as the primary staff lead for the campaign’s seat campaign, community giving, and statewide fundraising initiatives. The Director develops integrated fundraising strategies utilizing major gifts, online giving, direct mail, digital engagement, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, volunteer leadership, and community outreach to expand philanthropic participation and build a sustainable pipeline of annual and major donors. As a member of TPAC’s 12-person Institutional Advancement team, the Director partners with donors, volunteers, community leaders, campaign committees, and colleagues across the organization to expand philanthropic support and achieve campaign goals. This position is ideal for an experienced development professional who excels at building relationships, managing donor pathways, and advancing complex fundraising initiatives in collaboration with organizational leadership and volunteers. Opportunity and Impact The Be Bold. Build TPAC. campaign is a $625 million capital initiative, including $125 million in private philanthropic support, and is currently in its quiet phase with significant momentum already established. The State of Tennessee has demonstrated its commitment to this transformational project by providing a $500 million matching grant toward the development of TPAC’s new performing arts center. This position offers the opportunity to help shape one of the most significant cultural investments in Tennessee’s history through the development of a new, world-class performing arts center on Nashville’s East Bank. The Director will drive donor-centric fundraising strategies, cultivate meaningful relationships, and help secure the philanthropic investments necessary to realize one of the most significant cultural projects in Tennessee's history.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Contributes to a team-based culture focused on respect, communication, inclusivity, and collaboration. • Fundraising and Donor Engagement • Manage an active portfolio of 125-150 prospects and donors capable of making five- and six-figure gifts through proactive cultivation and stewardship. • Serve as a lead relationship manager for assigned donors, advancing prospects from initial engagement through commitment and stewardship. • Support the Vice President, Capital Campaign, President & CEO, campaign leadership, and volunteer solicitors in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of select leadership and principal gift prospects. • Conduct donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to advance campaign giving opportunities • Partner with TPAC's development team to integrate campaign fundraising with annual giving, donor relations, and institutional advancement efforts. • Develop and implement individualized engagement plans that strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic support. • Ensure a seamless donor experience across annual, campaign, leadership, and planned giving opportunities. • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Graphic Design, and Donor Relations to prepare donor-facing materials including proposals, briefing materials, impact reports, stewardship plans, direct mail campaigns, and correspondence. • Collaborate with development and marketing teams to ensure alignment of messaging and funding strategies. • Maintain accurate donor records, activity reports, and prospect strategies within Tessitura and other fundraising systems. • Campaign Leadership and Implementation • Partner with the Vice President, Capital Campaign, to implement campaign priorities, objectives, timelines, and fundraising goals. •Serve as the primary staff lead for the campaign seat campaign, community campaign, and statewide giving initiatives with potential of generating $25 million in revenue. • Grow statewide donor participation and engagement across Tennessee. •Acquire 300-500 new TPAC donors through public-phase campaign initiatives. • Organize and execute campaign activities designed to expand philanthropic participation and strengthen community investment in TPAC throughout Tennessee. • Develop multichannel fundraising strategies using online giving, direct mail, email, social media, peer-to-peer fundraising, text-to-give, and personal solicitation. • Identify, assess, and maintain data-driven pipeline development in partnership with Prospect Researcher and campaign volunteers. • Manage multiple campaign initiatives simultaneously while ensuring timely execution and achievement of campaign milestones. • Coordinate with internal teams to support donor recognition, naming opportunities, stewardship and special campaign initiatives.
Volunteer and Community:
• Engagement Support the recruitment, retention, and engagement of campaign volunteers and volunteer leadership. • Coordinate activities with campaign committees, TPAC Board of Directors, community ambassadors, and volunteer fundraisers. • Build and maintain productive relationships with volunteers, community leaders, and stakeholders throughout Tennessee.
The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
•Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of fundraising, development, nonprofit, relationship management, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and achieving fundraising goals. • Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred:
•Experience using Tessitura or a comparable constituent relationship management (CRM) system. • Strong knowledge of the Tennessee philanthropic, political, and business landscape, with an established network of community relationships. •Demonstrated understanding of nonprofit fundraising, including annual giving, major gifts, planned/legacy giving, endowment fundraising, and a variety of charitable giving vehicles. • Experience supporting or leading complex capital campaigns, comprehensive fundraising campaigns, or endowment initiatives. Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and successfully close major gifts, with a demonstrated track record of securing gifts in the $100,000 to $999,999 range. •Passion for the performing arts and a commitment to advancing the mission of a nonprofit arts organization.
Software and Services Used: Tessitura, Concur, Microsoft Office Suite
Frequent Functions and Working Conditions:
•This position operates in a hybrid work environment and requires regular in-person attendance at TPAC offices, donor meetings, campaign activities, and organizational events. •Regular travel throughout Tennessee is required to support donor cultivation, volunteer engagement, community outreach, campaign activities, and special events. •Occasional travel within the United States may be required for donor visits, conferences, professional development opportunities, and other fundraising-related activities. •Ability to carry and lift up to 25 pounds. •Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time. •Flexibility to work nights and weekends. •TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.
Salary Range:
Starting at $100,000
How to Apply:
Apply directly through TPAC's website: https://1.adp.com/ePeYwbTDBtc.
08/05/2026
Director of Philanthropy: Goodwill Middle Tennessee
Job Title: Director of Philanthropy
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Philanthropy advances Goodwill's mission by managing a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, cultivating strategic donor relationships, and securing philanthropic support for organizational priorities. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this position serves as a frontline fundraiser responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors while supporting the organization's capital campaign and other strategic fundraising initiatives. The Director of Philanthropy serves as a relationship-focused fundraiser who actively builds partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community leaders. This position leads donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition efforts while working closely with the Vice President of Development to advance fundraising priorities and philanthropic growth. The Director of Philanthropy oversees fundraising and donor engagement events, including ownership of the annual Impact Awards Luncheon, and supervises the Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager. Working collaboratively across the organization, this leader ensures that philanthropy efforts align with Goodwill's mission and strategic priorities while creating meaningful opportunities for donors to invest in transforming lives through education, training, and employment services. The Director of Philanthropy will promote a positive work environment that celebrates our vision, mission, and core values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness, and Empowerment in every action and interaction with team members, donors, customers, management, volunteers, and persons served. To see the job description go to: https://goodwillmiddletn.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/goodwill/jobs/details/Director-of-Philanthropy_17788?jobFamily=ca36ce4e9da4100108a3633e527e0000
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $110,000
How to Apply:
Please apply at: https://goodwillmiddletn.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/goodwill/jobs/details/Director-of-Philanthropy_17788?jobFamily=ca36ce4e9da4100108a3633e527e0000
07/30/2026
Philanthropy Manager: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE
Job Title: Philanthropy Manager
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of 75 – 100 corporate sponsors and individual donors to support the organization’s mission and fundraising goals. This role cultivates strong relationships through personalized stewardship, regular communication, and strategic engagement opportunities that inspire continued philanthropic investment. The manager identifies, solicits, and secures annual, major, and sponsorship gifts while collaborating with internal teams to align donor interests with organizational priorities. The position serves as a key ambassador for Habitat for Humanity, fostering long-term partnerships that increase donor retention, revenue growth, and community impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:: • Prioritize the ongoing cultivation of strong, meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to sustain long-term engagement and support. • Maintain and grow a portfolio of 75 – 100 donors making major gifts between $1,000 - $100,000. • Identify a pipeline of Major Gift prospects who engage with the mission on the build site or in the ReStore • Create a solicitation goal for each donor in the portfolio based on the donor’s interests, motivations, giving history and capacity and develop and implement strategies to attract and retain faith-based build sponsors, ensuring their ongoing engagement and support. • Work in partnership with the ReStore DeConstruct Manager and Corporate Donation Acquisition Manager to expand partnerships. • Work collaboratively with Philanthropy Department to ensue to ensure the continuation of partnerships with sponsors and donors. • Serve as spokesperson representing Habitat for Humanity to other organizations and in the public as a part of the agency. • Visit corporations, associations and other entities as requested by partners. • Ensure all partners are successful in meeting their goals both with fundraising and volunteer engagement and a positive experience is had by all investors and volunteers, and sponsorships are repeated and expanded. • Ensure data integrity of Salesforce by entering actions accurately and in a timely manner to monitor and report on the progress of sponsorship and fundraising efforts. • Serve as an advocate for the ReStore by building relationships with donors, engaging shoppers as supporters of the mission, and recruiting and stewarding volunteers to strengthen community awareness, participation, and long-term support. • Support special events, including home dedications, sponsor celebrations, fundraising luncheons, and other engagement events that strengthen donor relationships and advance Habitat’s mission. Other • Execute administrative duties related to this position. • Participate at the build site to welcome and integrate sponsors and volunteers • Ensure the submission of “Build Sponsor Form” once a build sponsor commits to partnering with Habitat to trigger the creation of the Build Sponsor Agreement, Volunteer Coordinator Form and other build tasks including the pre- and post- build meetings. • Represent Habitat for Humanity at appropriate community and professional organization events • Support Homeowner Services in recruiting future Habitat homeowners. • Regularly exhibits a willingness and enthusiasm to assist with projects, special events, and planning within the development team or elsewhere within the agency upon request. • Participate in annual review process. • Ensure that all Habitat for Humanity Policies and Guidelines are followed. • Participate in all staff training events • Other duties as directed by management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Responsible for meeting annual fundraising goals and objectives • Implement and deliver all aspects of the “Habitat Experience” for sponsors and donors, before, during and after the build. • Build relationships within the community to grow Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville’s base of support. • Must have the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a timely manner. • Be the visible face of Habitat in the community(s) and ensure a positive image and connection to influencers and financial supporters in the community(s). • Work effectively with volunteer leaders. • Regular and reliable attendance required. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience required; non-profit, volunteer management and development experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Proven experience in securing sponsorships and soliciting financial gifts with the ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies. • Strong relationship-building and communication skills. • Strong work and business ethics are required with excellent communication, organizational and project management skills • Must enjoy serving others, be a team player, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently, be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work well with a diverse group of individuals. • Must have the ability and desire to work respectfully with people of all cultures, languages, national origins, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, classes, immigration statuses, sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions, ages, mental or physical abilities, and other diversity factors. Must conduct all activities in accordance with Habitat principles and values. • Must have computer skills including Microsoft Teams and Salesforce • Position requires a valid TN Driver’s License and an insurable driving record. TIME REQUIREMENTS Average time for this position is approximately 40+ hours/week. The ability and willingness to work both Saturday and Sunday when required on the build site, as well as some weekend and nighttime coordination visiting sponsors.
Salary Range:
75,000
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at habitatnashville.org/careers to apply
06/30/2026
Development Manager: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE
Job Title: Development Manager
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Development Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing a portfolio of 75 – 100 current and prospective faith partners, corporate sponsors and individuals to support Habitat’s work in Davidson and Wilson Counties. This role cultivates strong relationships through personalized stewardship, regular communication, and strategic engagement opportunities that inspire continued philanthropic investment. The position serves as a key ambassador for Habitat for Humanity, fostering long-term partnerships that increase donor retention, revenue growth, and community impact. This role will oversee the Unity Build Committee, Methodist Build Committee, and Wilson County Advisory Council to harness their connections to recruit build and event sponsors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:: • Prioritize the ongoing cultivation of strong, meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, congregations, and community partners to sustain long-term engagement and support. • Maintain and grow a portfolio of 75 – 100 donors making major gifts between $1,000 - $70,000. o Lead efforts to solicit financial gifts from faith organizations in support of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville. o Identify, cultivate, and secure build sponsorships from organizations, congregations, foundations and individuals in support of the builds in Wilson County. • Create a solicitation goal for each donor in the portfolio based on the donor’s interests, motivations, giving history and capacity and develop and implement strategies to attract and retain faith-based build sponsors, ensuring their ongoing engagement and support. • Work collaboratively with volunteer leadership of the Unity Build Committee and the Methodist Build Committee to ensure the continuation of collaborative, community builds like Unity Build, Methodist Build and other faith build committees which may be created in the future by leading fundraising and congregation engagement. • Lead the Community Advisory Council in Wilson County and Community Advisory Councils which may be created in the future. Identify and recruit community leaders to serve as members, Hold monthly meetings to ensure they are active and engaged in being ambassadors for Habitat and contributing to the success of fundraising events. • Ensure agency has a visible presence in Wilson County which leads to the funding of two homes. • Serve as spokesperson representing Habitat for Humanity to other organizations and in the public as a part of the agency. • Visit corporations, associations and congregations of all faiths as requested by partners. • Ensure all partners are successful in meeting their goals both with fundraising and volunteer engagement and a positive experience is had by all investors and volunteers, and sponsorships are repeated and expanded. • Ensure data integrity of Salesforce by entering actions accurately and in a timely manner to monitor and report on the progress of sponsorship and fundraising efforts. • Serve as an advocate for the ReStore by building relationships with donors, engaging shoppers as supporters of the mission, and recruiting and stewarding volunteers to strengthen community awareness, participation, and long-term support. • Support special events, including home dedications, sponsor celebrations, fundraising luncheons, and other engagement events that strengthen donor relationships and advance Habitat’s mission. Other • Execute administrative duties related to this position. • Participate at the build site to welcome and integrate sponsors and volunteers • Ensure the submission of “Build Sponsor Form” once a build sponsor commits to partnering with Habitat to trigger the creation of the Build Sponsor Agreement, Volunteer Coordinator Form and other build tasks including the pre- and post- build meetings. • Represent Habitat for Humanity at appropriate community and professional organization events • Support Homeowner Services in recruiting future Habitat homeowners. • Regularly exhibits a willingness and enthusiasm to assist with projects, special events, and planning within the development team or elsewhere within the agency upon request. • Participate in annual review process. • Ensure that all Habitat for Humanity Policies and Guidelines are followed. • Participate in all staff training events • Other duties as directed by management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Responsible for meeting annual fundraising goals and objectives • Implement and deliver all aspects of the “Habitat Experience” for sponsors and donors, before, during and after the build. • Fully responsible for raising all necessary revenue required to fund builds in Wilson County. This includes but is not limited house sponsorship funding, special event funding, large gift solicitation and general donations, grant identification and fulfillment, and lot funding not covered by central office grants. • Must have the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a timely manner. • Be the visible face of Habitat in the community(s) and ensure a positive image and connection to influencers and financial supporters in the community(s). • Works effectively with volunteer leaders. • Regular and reliable attendance required. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience required; non-profit, volunteer management and development experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Proven experience in securing sponsorships and soliciting financial gifts with the ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies. • Strong relationship-building and communication skills. • Strong work and business ethics are required with excellent communication, organizational and project management skills • Must enjoy serving others, be a team player, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently, be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work well with a diverse group of individuals. • Must have the ability and desire to work respectfully with people of all cultures, languages, national origins, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, classes, immigration statuses, sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions, ages, mental or physical abilities, and other diversity factors. Must conduct all activities in accordance with Habitat principles and values. • Must have computer skills including Microsoft Teams and Salesforce • Position requires a valid TN Driver’s License and an insurable driving record. TIME REQUIREMENTS Average time for this position is approximately 40+ hours/week. The ability and willingness to work both Saturday and Sunday when required on the build site, as well as some weekend and nighttime coordination visiting sponsors.
Salary:
75,000
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at habitatnashville.org/careers to apply
06/30/2026
Donor Services Coordinator & Executive Assistant: Healing Housing
Job Title: Donor Services Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Job Description:
Full-Time | On-Site | Nashville, TN Reports to: Executive Director About Healing Housing Healing Housing's mission is to shelter and love women healing from addiction. Through our housing-first residential recovery program, we serve women coming from treatment, incarceration, and severe housing instability. We provide comprehensive support to help women build stable, healthy lives in recovery. Position Summary: Healing Housing is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to coordinate gift administration and donor services while providing administrative support to the Executive Director. This role works closely with the Executive Director, Development Lead, and staff across the organization to help keep important priorities moving forward. The ideal candidate enjoys supporting others, keeping things organized, and ensuring important details don't fall through the cracks. The primary focus of this position is gift processing, donor acknowledgments, donor database maintenance, and grant tracking. Responsibilities include processing gifts, preparing donor acknowledgments, maintaining donor records, generating reports, and tracking grant deadlines and reporting requirements. This role also provides administrative support to the Executive Director, including board support, HR coordination, mailings, and special projects. This role is best suited for someone with prior experience in donor database administration, gift processing, or donor services. Responsibilities Donor Services & Gift Administration • Process gifts and coordinate donor acknowledgments • Maintain accurate donor records and giving history • Maintain the donor CRM, ensuring records are accurate, organized, and accessible • Prepare giving reports and mailing lists as needed • Maintain the organization's grant calendar and reporting schedule • Assist with donor stewardship activities, fundraising events, and annual appeals Executive Director Support • Provide administrative support, including scheduling, follow-up, and project coordination • Track deadlines, action items, and key organizational priorities • Coordinate board support, grant reporting, mailings, and special projects • Assist with HR, accounting, and vendor coordination • Help ensure important organizational details are completed accurately and on time Qualifications • Required: Experience with donor databases, gift processing, and donor acknowledgments • Experience in donor services, executive support, nonprofit administration, office management, or a related field • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Experience generating donor reports and maintaining accurate records • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through consistently • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace What We're Looking For We're looking for a dependable, proactive person who enjoys supporting others, keeping things organized, and helping important work move forward. Experience with donor databases and gift administration is required. The ideal candidate is friendly, collaborative, and comfortable working in a mission-driven environment where compassion, teamwork, and accountability go hand in hand. Compensation & Benefits • Paid time off and holidays • Monthly healthcare stipend • 401(k) plan with employer match
Salary Range:
$45,000–$55,000, depending on experience
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit a resume, references, and brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to: dmarkland@healinghousing.org No phone calls please.
6.24.2026
