Philanthropy Executive Officer

Full Time Exempt: Monday - Friday

Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000 Annual Salary

SUMMARY

The Philanthropy Executive Officer leads a team of philanthropy officers responsible for building and stewarding relationships with key donors. The role ensures the mission of Front Porch is clearly communicated, while offering opportunities for individuals to achieve their philanthropic goals and securing major contributions. The position also oversees the planning and execution of customized strategies for donor research, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and acknowledgement for both individual and organizational supporters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are considered essential to the successful performance of this position, as defined by Front Porch.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in the future and may also be considered essential to the role:
• Design, implement and evaluate the comprehensive fund development plan that is aligned with the Foundation's overall strategy and the organization's strategic plan to expand and retain the donor database that will effectively lead to annual, major and planned gifts.
• Responsible for key donor relationships and ensure effective communication, involvement and stewarding of each donor. Identify and implement strategies to strengthen, grow and leverage each relationship, including connecting to other prospects.
• Actively solicit and close gifts at all levels, including major gifts. Cultivate and steward gift transactions through to completion, including working with advisors on appropriate instruments, documentation and records for annual, planned and major gifts.
• Collaborate with the Foundation team to teach and promote the comprehensive fund development plan and strategy for donor engagement that identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals and organizations capable of making annual and/or planned gifts.
• Continually research, develop and maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects to achieve increased engagement and revenue.
• Actively promote Front Porch values and culture and articulate these internally and externally to help broaden the culture of philanthropy throughout the system.
• Responsible for all aspects of the planned giving program. Serves as a resource for the staff in complex gifts planning, building and maintaining a network of professional advisors, and making planned giving presentations to individuals and groups of prospective donors.
• Train and develop the philanthropy team on all aspects of planned, legacy and major giving strategy and implementation.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the communities assigned and work closely with the Executive Director and relevant local committee to raise awareness of the Foundation, address community resident interests and increase engagement in giving.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

DETAILED SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communication/Interpersonal:
• Effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the audience's needs.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.
• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction, problem identification, and resolution.

Decision Making/Organization Skills:
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Productivity:
• Demonstrate time management and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is completed within deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics; exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Project Management:
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Demonstrate planning and project oversight/management skills.
• Demonstrate skills in project plan design and implementation, directing projects, coordinating the work of operational teams, and managing project budgets.
• Effectively manage project deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate.

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

Type

Specialization

Equivalent Experience instead of Education

Essential

Bachelor's Degree

Non-profit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Associate's degree/Two years of college plus two years of related work experience or four years of related work experience.

Preferred

Master's Degree

Non-profit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Essential/Preferred

Minimum Experience

Details

Essential

6 years

Fundraising accounting and/or development activities.

Preferred

1 year

Non-profit setting experience.