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TFA Is Expanding Its “Pipeline of Philanthropists.” Interested? | deutsch29

TFA Is Expanding Its “Pipeline of Philanthropists.” Interested? | deutsch29

TFA Is Expanding Its “Pipeline of Philanthropists.” Interested?

Teacher temp org, Teach for America (TFA), is adding two “leadership gifts officers,” or fundraisers focused on enlisting more “seven- and eight-figure” philanthropic donors, or “ensur[ing] that Teach For America’s pipeline of philanthropists is ever-expanding and increasingly diverse.”
Interestingly, TFA’s corresponding “VP, Leadership Gift Officer” position requires “at least 10+ years of fundraising experience.” TFA specializes in tossing inexperienced college grads with degrees outside of education into America’s classrooms in the name of “building champions of education and equity,” but when it comes to schmoozing high-dollar donors, 10+ years of experience required.
Below is the job posting, in full.

Vice President, Leadership Gifts Officer

TEAM: National Development
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Individual Giving
LOCATION(S): Flexible; NY/NJ/CT, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Boston are highly preferred
THE ROLE
Teach For America is expanding our Leadership (seven- and eight-figure) Gifts portfolio.  We are hiring two new Leadership Gifts Officers, in thriving philanthropic markets across the country, to help grow the CONTINUE READING: 
TFA Is Expanding Its “Pipeline of Philanthropists.” Interested? | deutsch29