Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Taxpayers Protection Alliance, Washington, DC

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Location:

Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Reports to:

President

Organization:
Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) & Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF)

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) are seeking a seasoned Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to lead institutional fundraising and build long-term philanthropic partnerships that will expand our advocacy and public education efforts. This role is responsible for finding and growing diversified revenue streams, securing major gifts and grants, and stewarding high-impact partners aligned with our mission of protecting taxpayers and consumers from government overreach, and fostering fiscal accountability and government transparency.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising strategy.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a strong pipeline of foundation prospects, securing major gifts and multi-year grants.
• Cultivate and secure major gifts, multi-year grants with foundation program officers, and other key strategic partnerships supporting TPA advocacy and TPAF educational programs.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for foundation partners, overseeing communications, site visits, reporting, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with policy, research, communications, and events teams to develop compelling proposals and impact reports.
• Produce high-quality written materials, including letters of inquiry, proposals, concept notes, and grant reports.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of foundation activity and fundraising performance through the CRM.

• This role is best suited for those with 3+ years of experience in foundation relations or major gifts fundraising with a record of six-figure+ commitments.
• Strong written, verbal, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape, particularly public policy, education, or civic engagement.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Alignment with TPA & TPAF’s mission.

• Experience in advocacy or policy-focused nonprofits.
• Existing foundation and corporate funder relationships.
• CRM and fundraising analytics experience.

This is more than a fundraising position — you will be a strategic architect of sustained impact, connecting mission-aligned organizations with the resources needed to educate the public, inform policymakers, and shape the national conversation on government waste, tax policy, and fiscal transparency. Your influence in the role will directly contribute to the long-term viability and influence of TPA and TPAF.

• Mission-driven, collaborative culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work environment, 4-days a week at the DC office and Fridays WFH.
• Opportunity to shape and grow institutional fundraising strategy