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

Posted 7 days ago

bridgepoint associatesSan Jose (CA)

Fundraising Managers Other Grantmaking and Giving Services

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About the role

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