Sr. Philanthropic Advisor - (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts)

BridgePoint AssociatesAnywhereAdded 2d ago

Major Gifts Officer

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Job description

Sr. Philanthropic Advisor - (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts) Highly Regarded National Nonprofit Boston, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago Metro Areas (Remote)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. 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 growthManage the fundraising lifecycle and collaborate as needed with the AVP for higher level giftsDevelop and maintain deep, trusted relationships with donors and prospects, including high-net-worth individuals and familiesCollaborate with volunteer Boards at the International, Corporate, and Chapter levels to further fundraisingIdentify planned giving prospects through donor discussions and make introductions to the AVP of Planned GivingUtilize portfolio data and analytics to inform fundraising strategy and decisions Qualifications:Approximately 8+ years of relevant major gifts fundraising experienceBachelor's degree; experience in lieu of a degree will be consideredDemonstrated success of independently securing gifts at the $500,000 and above levelAt least some experience securing 7-figure giftsEntrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work remotely and collaborate virtuallyExperience leveraging data to inform fundraising strategiesAbility to convey scientific terminology to various audiencesProficient with Salesforce or similar CRMExperience at a national, matrix, chapter-based organization is a plus Travel as needed, up to 40% of the time Equal opportunity employer.

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