Philanthropic Advisor (San Francisco Bay Area region)

Inside Philanthropy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MVP is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor in the San Francisco Bay Area to prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors capable of giving $10,000+ annually. You will report to the Western Regional Philanthropic Director and collaborate with MVP's Western donor team.

You will develop engagement plans, conduct face-to-face meetings, organize donor events, and help expand MVP's network. A passion for social justice and Bay Area philanthropy is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience directly soliciting major gifts ($10,000+) and prospecting for new donors.
• Portfolio management experience with major donors.
• Self-directed with minimal administrative support.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with donor databases and handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of social justice, progressive movements, and/or Democratic politics.
• Familiarity with the Bay Area philanthropic landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift donors (approx. 150 donors).
• Create engagement and stewardship plans per donor based on giving history and interests.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with donors for cultivation and solicitation.
• Prospect and qualify new potential donors.
• Track donor interactions in a confidential database.
• Identify engaging donor opportunities: events, gatherings, collaborations.
• Collaborate with leadership on fundraising strategies.
• Organize and participate in donor events to deepen engagement.
• Increase MVP’s visibility in SF Bay Area through outreach and networking.
• Support cross-functional team success.

Skills

Relationship-building

Writing and editing

Deadline management

Detail-oriented

Strategic planning

Job description

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.