PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS & DONOR RELATIONS LEAD

JPGE Leadership Institute for Strategic Growth; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% commission-based

Uncapped earnings

Hybrid/remote-friendly

Direct collaboration with leadership

Performance bonuses

Advancement to partnerships team

Job summary

JPGE Leadership Institute for Strategic Growth is seeking a Philanthropic Partnerships & Donor Relations Lead to scale impact-driven funding initiatives across its global programs. You will connect with foundations, CSR leaders, and major donors to build transformational funding alliances that power our mission.

Responsibilities include developing and closing major gifts, managing key relationships, and collaborating with grant writers to align funder priorities with the division's needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in philanthropy, grant development, CSR partnerships, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proven success securing six- or seven-figure grants, gifts, or sponsorships.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with storyteller-instinct.
• Proficiency in donor cultivation and fundraising strategy.
• Strong analytical skills for donor and market research.
• Deep understanding of philanthropic trends and donor engagement strategies.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, pitch, and close high-value philanthropic partnerships and major gifts.
• Build and manage relationships with foundation officers, CSR executives, and major donors.
• Design donor engagement strategies and giving opportunities aligned with JPGE initiatives.
• Collaborate with grant writers and program leads to align funder priorities with division needs.
• Maintain CRM records, stewardship plans, and relationship follow-up schedules.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical skills

CSR partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS & DONOR RELATIONS LEAD

Commission-Based | Hybrid | Partnerships & Strategic Philanthropy Division | Now Open

Can you turn purpose into partnerships and generosity into growth?

We’re seeking a Philanthropic Partnerships & Donor Relations Lead to help scale our impact-driven funding initiatives across the JPGE Leadership Institute for Strategic Growth and its global programs. You’ll connect with foundations, CSR leaders, and high-net-worth donors to build transformational funding alliances that power our mission and accelerate measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, pitch, and close high-value philanthropic partnerships and major gifts.
• Build and manage relationships with foundation officers, CSR executives, and major donors.
• Design creative donor engagement strategies and giving opportunities aligned with JPGE initiatives.
• Collaborate with grant writers and program leads to align funder priorities with division needs.
• Maintain CRM records, stewardship plans, and relationship follow-up schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in philanthropy, grant development, CSR partnerships, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Proven success securing six- or seven-figure grants, gifts, or sponsorships.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with storyteller-instinct.
• Proficiency in donor cultivation and fundraising strategy.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting donor and market research.
• Deep understanding of philanthropic trends, giving vehicles, and donor engagement strategies.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort in a performance-based environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% Commission-Based:Competitive percentage of each successful partnership or funding agreement secured.
• Uncapped earning potential based on performance and value of philanthropic relationships developed.
• Flexible, hybrid/remote-friendly work environment.
• Direct collaboration with the Director of Partnerships & Strategic Philanthropy and CEO.
• Performance bonuses for milestone-based achievements (LOIs, proposals advanced, multi-year gifts secured).
• Advancement potential to manage a capital partnerships team as continued momentum demands.

Compensation Transparency: This is a 100% commission-based role with milestone bonuses and uncapped earning potential. On-target earnings (OTE) typically range from $200,000 — $600,000+ annually, depending on performance and the scale of partnerships or gifts secured. Top performers often exceed this range through high-value foundation partnerships, CSR alliances, and multi-year donor commitments.

Who Thrives Here

You’re purpose-driven yet commercially minded — a closer who sees generosity as a catalyst for scalable impact. You thrive where vision meets execution, and where mission-driven relationships turn into measurable results.

This is a 100% commission-based opportunity. You’ll earn a competitive percentage of every philanthropic partnership, grant, or major gift you secure — the bigger the wins, the greater the rewards.

The JPGE Leadership Institute for Strategic Growth and StrategiQ Solutions Agency are subsidiaries of JPG Enterprises (JPGE).

JPG Enterprises is an equal opportunity organization that values diversity, innovation, and bold leadership.