Leadership Giving Officer

Filoli Historic House & Garden; Woodside (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Filoli is seeking a collaborative Leadership Giving Officer to steward 175–250 leadership annual donors and Filoli Circle members through personalized outreach, visits, renewals, and upgrades. This role reports to the Director of Development Operations and connects supporters to Filoli’s historic house, gardens, and mission.

The role requires 2–5 years of fundraising experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fundraising, donor relations, or relationship management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and a valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to DEAI; ability to build trust across teams and donor networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 175–250 leadership annual donors and Filoli Circle members through personalized outreach, site visits, renewals, and gift upgrades.
• Analyze donor data and trends to qualify prospects and refer donors for deeper campaigns or major gifts.
• Host donor experiences and collaborate with horticulture, curatorial, and education teams to showcase donor impact.
• Maintain CRM records, track fundraising goals, and contribute insights to strengthen giving strategies.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Communication skills

DEAI commitment

Radical Candor

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Driver’s license

Tools

CRM/donor databases

Google Suite

MS Office

Monday.com

Job description

Cultivate Community & Impact: Leadership Giving Officer

Filoli is seeking a collaborative and relationship-driven Leadership Giving Officer to steward and grow our community of leadership annual donors ($1,000 to $25,000). Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, you will play a vital role in connecting passionate supporters to our historic house, vibrant gardens, and broader mission.

The Details

Location: Gorgeous Filoli Historic House & Garden

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried, Benefit Eligible

Schedule: Full-time flexibility needed for occasional evening and weekend events

Hourly Range: $101,000 to $111,000 per hour (Depending upon candidate experience)

What You’ll Do

• Manage & Cultivate (75%): Manage a portfolio of 175–250 leadership annual donors and Filoli Circle members through personalized outreach, site visits, renewals, and gift upgrades.
• Build the Pipeline (10%): Analyze donor data and give trends to qualify prospects and refer donors ready for deeper campaigns or major gift engagement.
• Create Impactful Stewardship (10%): Host donor experiences, represent Filoli at special programs, and collaborate with horticulture, curatorial, and education teams to showcase donor impact.
• Analyze & Forecast (5%): Maintain accurate CRM records, track fundraising goals, and contribute insights to strengthen institutional giving strategies.

What You Bring

• Fundraising Experience: 2–5 years of progressively responsible fundraising, donor relations, or relationship management experience (cultural institution or garden experience is a plus).
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree and a valid Driver’s License required.
• People & Communication Skills: High emotional intelligence, a commitment to DEAI, and comfort practicing Radical Candor to build trust across teams and donor networks.
• Tech & Operations Savvy: Working knowledge of CRM/donor databases, Google Suite, MS Office, and cross-functional planning tools (e.g., Monday.com).

Work Environment & Expectations

• On-Site Mobility: Ability to walk across uneven outdoor garden terrain, stand during events, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to host donor gatherings and represent leadership at special events.

Join Our Team

If you bring a donor-centered mindset, strategic curiosity, and a passion for preserving historic spaces, we would love to connect.