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Philanthropy & External Partnership Developer in Tampa, Florida at Tampa Housing Authority

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Tampa Housing Authority
Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Job Description

Tampa Housing Authority

Philanthropy & External Partnerships Developer

Department: Operations Date: 8/2026

Reports To: Senior Vice President/COO FLSA: E

Summary

The Philanthropic and External Partnership Developer is a newly created strategic role responsible for expanding philanthropic investment and cultivating high-value relationships with corporations, foundations, major donors, and community partners to support the Tampa Housing Authority Foundation’s priorities.


Working directly with the CEO and COO, the Philanthropic and External Partnership Developer will identify and cultivate philanthropic opportunities, build strategic funding partnerships, and translate the Housing Authority’s housing, resident services, economic mobility, and community development priorities into compelling investment opportunities.


This role serves as a key bridge among the Tampa Housing Authority, the Tampa Housing Authority Foundation, its philanthropic partners, the business community, and the broader network of community stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Philanthropic Partnerships & Revenue Growth

    Develop and manage a pipeline of corporate, foundation and major donor prospects.Cultivate relationships with senior corporate executives, foundation leaders, philanthropists and community partners.Secure philanthropic investments, sponsorships, multi-year commitments and strategic partnerships.Identify opportunities aligned with housing stability, economic mobility, youth development, health, workforce development and resident empowerment.Develop customized partnership proposals, presentations, funding concepts and investment opportunities.

Executive & Partner Engagement

    Work closely with the CEO and COO to develop and steward high-level philanthropic relationships.Prepare executive briefings, donor profiles, talking points and meeting materials.Coordinate donor meetings, site visits, community tours, leadership briefings and cultivation events.Represent the Tampa Housing Authority to external philanthropic and corporate stakeholders.

Foundation & Grant Development

    Identify and pursue foundation and philanthropic funding opportunities.Lead or support letters of inquiry, proposals, grant applications, renewals, and reports.Build relationships with local, regional and national funders.Develop multi-year funding strategies and identify opportunities for strategic investment.Manage a personal portfolio of 75 to 100 donors and prospects, with annual fundraising goals of $350,000 to $500,000+
Stewardship & Impact

    Manage philanthropic partner relationships and ensure they receive meaningful updates on the impact of their investments.Develop impact stories, partner communications, recognition opportunities and stewardship plans.Collaborate with program, finance, and resident services teams to communicate measurable outcomes.Maintain accurate prospect, relationship and funding information.

Strategic Development

    Help establish Tampa Housing Authority’s long-term philanthropic strategy and partnership infrastructure.Identify emerging funding trends, corporate priorities and community investment opportunities.Support the development of signature initiatives that can attract transformational philanthropic investment.Provide leadership with regular updates on pipeline activity, opportunities, commitments and emerging relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    7+ years of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit development, corporate partnerships, fundraising, foundation relations, or a related field.Demonstrated success cultivating and securing significant philanthropic or corporate partnerships.Strong executive presence and the ability to build relationships with CEOs, corporate leaders, foundation executives, and major donors.Exceptional communication, proposal writing, presentation, and relationship management skills.Strategic thinker who can align organizational priorities with compelling philanthropic opportunities.Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, organized and comfortable working in a newly created role.Experience with housing, community development, economic mobility, public-sector organizations, or resident services is strongly preferred.Ability to plan, organize, and assign routine work and special projects to meet organizational goals. Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements. Ability to develop policies and long-range plans and to allocate funds appropriately. Decisions often involve multiple priorities, limited resources, and internal and external challenges. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals Skilled in developing policies and procedures to meet the organization's goals and objectives. Skilled in preparing and presenting ideas and information in formal and informal settings

Minimum Qualifications

    Preferred: bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.At least 7 years of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit development, corporate partnerships, fundraising, foundation relations, or a related field.Highly preferred: experience in Public Housing Other: Valid Florida Driver’s License
Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification established by THA. All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.



Job Location

Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States

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