Director for Philanthropic Services

Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc-; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is seeking a Director for Philanthropic Services to steward donor relationships and connect families with meaningful, high‑impact giving opportunities. This in‑office role requires adaptability and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will manage established charitable funds, collaborate with internal teams, and drive donor engagement to align philanthropic goals with the Foundation’s mission. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of experience in business development, fundraising, donor/family relations.
• Familiarity with basic investment performance and ability to explain market performance and read financial or fund statements.
• Proven success working with high‑net‑worth individuals and professional advisors.
• Experience with basic estate planning, and legacy giving strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, Excel, and donor research tools such as Wealth Engine and C‑Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for a portfolio of established funds and donor-advised funds.
• Prepare clear, compelling proposals and reports showing impact and partnership value.
• Provide personalized stewardship including annual fundholder meetings and donor communications.
• Build trust with donors by understanding goals and ensuring philanthropic intentions are honored.
• Collaborate with fundholders to design tailored strategies for maximum benefits.
• Present annual updates to nonprofit organizations and committees.

Skills

Relationship management

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft

Adobe

Excel

Wealth Engine

C-Suite

Job description

POSITION: Director for Philanthropic Services | REPORTS TO: VP, PST | STATUS: EXEMPT | DATE: July 2026

CFPBMC – ABOUT US: The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is one of the region's leading philanthropic institutions, managing over $300 million in assets across more than 650 funds and distributing grants annually to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Guided by a commitment to community impact and long‑term stability, the Foundation connects donors with causes that matter most to the people of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Position Summary

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is seeking a passionate and experienced Director for Philanthropic Services to play a pivotal role in stewarding donor relationships and connecting families with meaningful, high‑impact giving opportunities.

About the Role

As the Director for Philanthropic Services, you will be the trusted partner to primarily manage established charitable funds and donor relationships. You will serve as both a relationship manager and a strategic advisor, fostering deep, long‑term connections with families, individual donors, and nonprofit organizations. By guiding donors in aligning their philanthropic goals with the Foundation’s mission, you will help sustain and grow a thriving culture of giving in our community. This is an in‑office position with the understanding that there may be additional events and meetings outside of normal business hours that you will be required to attend.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Customer Focus
• Relationship Building/Communication
• Attention to Detail/Accuracy
• Project Management
• Prioritization
• Effective Communication

Key Responsibilities

Fund Stewardship & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of established charitable funds, including nonprofit and donor‑advised funds.
• Prepare clear, compelling proposals and reports that demonstrate impact and reinforce the Foundation’s role as a trusted philanthropic partner.
• Provide personalized stewardship, including preparation for annual fundholder meetings, investment portfolio updates, and ongoing donor communications.
• Build trust and long‑term partnerships with donors by understanding their goals and ensuring their philanthropic intentions are honored.
• In partnership with Community Impact Officers, collaborate with fundholders to design tailored strategies that empower maximum benefits.
• Annual presentations to nonprofit organizations and their respective committees or boards to update nonprofit fund management, growth and sustainability.

Community Leadership & Visibility

• Represent the Community Foundation at community gatherings, galas, and professional advisor networks.
• Strengthen the Foundation’s role as a leader and convener in local philanthropy.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with internal teams—including Finance and Accounting, Information Management, Marketing & communications, Community Impact, and Operations—to deliver seamless donor experience.
• Contribute to organizational growth by tracking donor engagement, identifying new opportunities, and aligning strategies with the Foundation’s long‑term vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of experience in business development, fundraising, donor/family relations.
• Familiarity with basic investment performance and ability to explain market performance and read financial or fund statements.
• Proven success working with high‑net‑worth individuals and professional advisors.
• Experience with basic estate planning, and legacy giving strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, Excel, and donor research tools such as Wealth Engine and C‑Suite.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing Community Foundation with over $300M in assets.
• Professional development opportunities in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.