Philanthropic Advisor (San Francisco Bay Area region)

Movement; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home stipend

Wellness stipend

Paid vacation (4 weeks)

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Movement Voter Project is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors giving $10,000+ annually in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will report to the Western Regional Philanthropic Director and work with MVP’s donor team to grow support for grassroots movements and power-building campaigns through personalized engagement.

The ideal candidate thrives on relationships, balances independence with collaboration, and can manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Major gifts experience of at least five years with $10,000+ gifts.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of major donors.
• Self-directed work style with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Experience handling donor databases and confidential information.
• Passion for social justice, progressive movements, and/or Democratic politics.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift donors and prospects.
• Create personalized engagement and stewardship plans.
• Conduct face-to-face donor meetings for cultivation and solicitation.
• Identify new potential donors and qualify prospects.
• Ensure accurate donor activity tracking with strict confidentiality.
• Collaborate with leadership on fundraising strategies.
• Organize donor events and mobilize networks for campaigns.
• Support cross-functional team initiatives to grow MVP's supporters.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Portfolio management

Self-directed

Well-organized

Database-savvy

Mission-aligned

Philanthropy-connected

Bay Area-based

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

ABOUT US

MVP funds local organizing and movement-building groups working to shift culture, win power, and shape policy.

MVP operates like a “mutual fund” for political giving: We raise money from donors, then channel it toward the most impactful organizations and power-building work around the country. Learn more: https://movement.vote .

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Philanthropic Advisor at MVP, you will prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and funders who give — or have the capacity to give — $10,000 or more annually, primarily (but not exclusively) in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will report to the Western Regional Philanthropic Director and work closely with donor team members in MVP’s Western region.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, relationship-centered professional who thrives on helping people channel their values into transformative change. You bring both structure and creativity, balance independence with collaboration, and can juggle multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Donor Relations

Develop and manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift donors and prospects.

Create individualized engagement and stewardship plans for each donor based on giving history, potential, interests, and affinities.

Conduct face-to-face meetings with donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Prospect and qualify new potential donors.

Ensure donor and prospect interactions are carefully tracked in the database, with the highest respect for confidentiality and trust.

Identify creative ways to engage donors and prospects, including gatherings, events, and collaboration with MVP volunteers.

Collaborate with organizational leadership and cross-departmental staff on fundraising strategies and donor relationship-building.

Donor Organizing and Engagement

Partner with the donor organizing team to inspire and mobilize donors, helping them activate their networks in support of grassroots movements and aligned campaigns that are building long-term power.

Organize and participate in donor events, conferences, and other gatherings to deepen engagement and expand MVP’s community of supporters.

Other

Increase MVP’s visibility and influence in the San Francisco Bay Area through strategic outreach and networking, including conferences, trainings, and donor convenings, with a goal of growing the base of supporters and donors.

Participate in a cross-functional team environment, supporting overall team success.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Major gifts experience : Minimum five years’ experience directly soliciting major gifts ($10,000+) and prospecting for new donors.

Portfolio management : Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of major donors.

Self-directed : Ability to work independently with minimal administrative support.

Well-organized : Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Database-savvy : Proficiency with donor databases and managing confidential information, with meticulous attention to detail.

Mission-aligned : Knowledge of and passion for social justice, progressive movements, and/or Democratic politics.

Philanthropy-connected : Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in the Bay Area.

Bay Area-based : Currently living in one of the nine Bay Area counties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Past work in the progressive social movement space, ideally within multi-entity organizations (c3, c4, PAC).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Outstanding relationship-building abilities

Excellent writing and editing skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through

Strategic thinking and planning skills

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary Range : $120,000-$140,000 (based on experience), plus a generous benefits package

Benefits include, but are not limited to :

Employer-paid premiums of health insurance at 100% for most individuals and 75% for family

Dental and vision insurance coverage

401(k) account with partial match

Basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance direct coverage

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account availability

Work From Home stipend

Wellness stipend

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Access to free online courses

Paid vacation (4 weeks), paid holidays (9 days), and office closures (fall and winter breaks)

Two floating paid days off (to be used at your discretion)

18 weeks of paid Parental Leave

Up to 4 weeks of paid Bereavement Leave

Up to 12 weeks of Family Leave (up to 4 weeks paid)

Sabbatical Leave

OTHER DETAILS

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Full-time, remote, based in the San Francisco Bay Area (required) for in-person donor engagement

Travel Required

10-25% travel

Occasional, optional travel for internal team gatherings (2-5 times per year)

Direct Reports

None

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Movement Voter Project isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. MVP does not discriminate based upon race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, formerly incarcerated or convicted persons, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic.

Movement Voter Project is the public “dba” name for All Hands On Deck, Inc.