Philanthropic Advisor: Donor Impact & Stewardship

San Francisco Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Foundation seeks an Associate Philanthropic Advisor to join the Philanthropy and Gift Planning Department in San Francisco. This role partners with donors to deepen relationships, facilitates gift planning, and supports the foundation's mission through strategic philanthropic advising.

Responsibilities include donor advising, stewardship, data-driven relationship management, and collaboration with senior staff to deliver tailored services for high-net-worth donors and corporate

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of fundraising and donor-relations experience with high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic landscape and donor-advised funds.

Responsibilities

• Provide philanthropy advice, donor research, schedule site visits, and support major advising projects.
• Steward and cultivate donors to meet fundraising goals and engage them in SFF work.
• Deliver exceptional donor services, manage fund-related inquiries, and coordinate events.
• Maintain donor database records and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor engagement

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Donor database

Job description

San Francisco Foundation seeks an Associate Philanthropic Advisor to join the Philanthropy and Gift Planning Department in San Francisco. This role partners with donors to deepen relationships, facilitates gift planning, and supports the foundation's mission through strategic philanthropic advising.

Responsibilities include donor advising, stewardship, data-driven relationship management, and collaboration with senior staff to deliver tailored services for high-net-worth donors and corporate