Strategic Philanthropy Fellow

Domestic Truth Foundation (501c)(3)

Hybrid | Houston Preferred

Selective Leadership Fellowship | Academic Credit Eligible

About Domestic Truth Foundation

Domestic Truth Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit advancing crisis intervention, survivor support, advocacy reform, and long-term systemic change for those impacted by domestic violence. As we scale programming and expand community reach, building sophisticated, sustainable funding systems is a top organizational priority.

We are seeking a high-capacity Strategic Philanthropy Fellow to help architect the future of our development infrastructure.

This is a competitive, leadership-track opportunity.



Fellowship Overview

The Strategic Philanthropy Fellow will work directly with executive leadership to design and strengthen long-term revenue strategy, donor systems, corporate partnerships, and grant positioning.

This role is designed for candidates who think in terms of strategy, structure, and scale not short-term fundraising tactics.

The selected Fellow will help build the foundation for financial sustainability and growth.



Core Responsibilities

Revenue Strategy Development
Assist in building a structured, multi-stream revenue model
Support annual fundraising projections and goal-setting
Research diversified funding opportunities (corporate, foundation, major donor, recurring giving)
Assist in developing scalable donor pipelines

High-Level Grant Positioning
Conduct targeted grant research aligned with reform and program priorities
Build structured grant tracking systems
Assist in organizing supporting documentation and outcome narratives
Contribute to competitive positioning strategy

Major Donor & Corporate Engagement
Assist in developing corporate sponsorship frameworks
Help structure major donor engagement plans
Support creation of professional donor-facing materials
Track cultivation timelines and stewardship touchpoints

Campaign Architecture
Help design high-impact fundraising campaigns
Support integration of digital fundraising strategies
Assist with impact reporting and performance analysis

Infrastructure & Systems
Build development SOPs and documentation
Help implement organized donor database systems
Identify gaps in fundraising processes and recommend improvements



Ideal Candidate

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:

Strategic thinking and long-term vision
Exceptional written communication ability
Strong research and analytical skills
Professional maturity and discretion
Comfort with structure, data, and performance tracking
Initiative and executive-level accountability

Preferred Academic Backgrounds:

Public Administration
Nonprofit Management
Public Policy
Business or Finance
Communications
Pre-Law or Law-Track Students
Macro Social Work

Prior fundraising or grant experience preferred but not required. Intellectual rigor and work ethic matter more.



Commitment

1520 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment required
One-year commitment strongly preferred

We are seeking candidates interested in building something long-term, not short-term resume padding.



Leadership Advancement Pathway

This fellowship is designed as a direct pipeline into future compensated leadership roles.

Fellows who complete a minimum of one year and demonstrate exceptional strategic contribution will receive priority consideration for future paid Development Director or senior operational roles as funding expands.

As Domestic Truth Foundation grows, this position has the potential to evolve into a compensated executive-level development position.



What You Will Gain

Direct mentorship from executive leadership
Real experience designing nonprofit revenue infrastructure
Competitive grant positioning exposure
Corporate partnership strategy experience
Executive-level portfolio work
High-impact leadership designation



Confidentiality Requirement

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, selected Fellows must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete privacy training