Senior Philanthropic Advisor (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts)

BridgePoint Associates

$140K — $170K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in major gifts fundraising
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
  • Proven track record of securing gifts of $500K+
  • Experience with 7-figure gifts preferred
  • Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit for remote work
  • Skilled in data-driven fundraising strategies
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts
  • Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 100-125 major and principal gift donors
  • Secure gifts ranging from $100K to $1M+
  • Achieve fundraising goals and grow prospect pipeline
  • Oversee the fundraising lifecycle and coordinate with higher-level gift strategies
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals
  • Work with volunteer Boards to enhance fundraising efforts
  • Identify potential planned giving prospects and connect them with the AVP of Planned Giving
  • Use data analytics to shape fundraising strategies

Benefits

  • Remote work options available across multiple major markets
  • Access to a dynamic team contributing to significant fundraising increases
  • Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of high-profile donors
  • Engagement with volunteer leadership at various organizational levels
  • Potential for professional development in a well-regarded national nonprofit
  • Ability to deeply connect with and impact the philanthropic community
Full Job Description
Senior Philanthropic Advisor (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts)

Salary Range: $140,000 to $170,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience + bonus potential

Terrific Senior Philanthropic Advisor positions with a highly regarded national nonprofit. These frontline fundraisers will contribute significantly to major and principal gift initiatives, with annual fundraising exceeding $120 million, up from just $30 million in 2021. There are six remote positions available, with one based in each of the following markets:

  • Florida (state-wide)
  • Greater Boston Area
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Greater Dallas Area
  • Greater Houston Area
  • Greater Chicago Area


These Senior Philanthropic Advisor positions will provide strategic moves management for a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving major/principal gifts at the $100k to $1M+ level. The role will manage a portfolio of 100-125 donors and prospects.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide moves management to a portfolio of 100-125 major and principal gift donors, securing gifts of $100K to $1M+ (up to $5 million)
  • Achieve fundraising goals and ensure prospect pipeline growth
  • Manage the fundraising lifecycle and collaborate as needed with the AVP for higher level gifts
  • Develop and maintain deep, trusted relationships with donors and prospects, including high-net-worth individuals and families
  • Collaborate with volunteer Boards at the International, Corporate, and Chapter levels to further fundraising
  • Identify planned giving prospects through donor discussions and make introductions to the AVP of Planned Giving
  • Utilize portfolio data and analytics to inform fundraising strategy and decisions


Qualifications:
  • Approximately 8+ years of relevant major gifts fundraising experience
  • Bachelor's degree; experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
  • Demonstrated success of independently securing gifts at the $500,000 and above level
  • At least some experience securing 7-figure gifts
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually
  • Experience leveraging data to inform fundraising strategies
  • Ability to convey scientific terminology to various audiences
  • Proficient with Salesforce or similar CRM
  • Experience at a national, matrix, chapter-based organization is a plus
  • Travel as needed, up to 40% of the time


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