Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving

Father Joe's Villages; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Father Joe’s Villages seeks a Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving to build meaningful donor relationships and manage a portfolio of mid-level and prospective donors. You will connect generosity to our homelessness programs and learn donor motivations to tailor outreach.

You will present impact reports and engage supporters through personalized conversations, tours, and events while working with philanthropy colleagues to advance giving and ensure timely stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, advancement, or a related relationship-focused field.
• Experience managing donor relationships, a donor portfolio, or engagement activities that support fundraising goals.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to develop compelling fundraising materials and engage donors effectively.
• The ability to analyze donor information, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospective donors, developing personalized strategies to strengthen relationships and support fundraising goals.
• Connect with donors through meetings, calls, written communications, tours, events, and other engagement opportunities.
• Share stories, program updates, and impact reports that demonstrate how donor generosity change lives.
• Provide responsive, personalized follow-up that builds trust and encourages continued philanthropic involvement.
• Partners with philanthropy colleagues to coordinate donor strategies, share insights, and identify next steps for advancing relationships.
• Maintain accurate donor records, document interactions, and track follow-up activities in the donor database.
• Monitor portfolio activity and fundraising progress, using donor information to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and inform future strategies.
• Contribute to fundraising planning, forecasting, portfolio reviews, and reporting while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

As a Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors who want to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Managing a portfolio of donors and prospective donors, you’ll learn what inspires their generosity, connect their interests with the work of Father Joe’s Villages, and help turn their commitment into lasting support for our mission.

You will take a relationship-centered approach to fundraising, creating opportunities for donors to engage with our programs, see the impact of their giving, and discover new ways to support our work. From personalized conversations and fundraising proposals to donor visits and stewardship activities, you’ll help strengthen donor relationships, grow philanthropic support, and inspire continued investment in our community.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospective donors, developing personalized strategies to strengthen relationships and support fundraising goals.
• Connect with donors through meetings, calls, written communications, tours, events, and other engagement opportunities.
• Share stories, program updates, and impact reports that demonstrate how donor generosity change lives.
• Provide responsive, personalized follow-up that builds trust and encourages continued philanthropic involvement.
• Partners with philanthropy colleagues to coordinate donor strategies, share insights, and identify next steps for advancing relationships.
• Maintain accurate donor records, document interactions, and track follow-up activities in the donor database.
• Monitor portfolio activity and fundraising progress, using donor information to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and inform future strategies.
• Contribute to fundraising planning, forecasting, portfolio reviews, and reporting while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, advancement, or a related relationship-focused field.
• Experience managing donor relationships, a donor portfolio, or engagement activities that support fundraising goals.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to develop compelling fundraising materials and engage donors effectively.
• The ability to analyze donor information, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Why Join Father Joe’s Villages

Your work will help connect generous supporters with meaningful opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Our work is grounded in our values of Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity (CREED).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting pay range is $65,125 - $81,390 annually.

Father Joe’s Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance resources to support health and overall well-being

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, and other role-related requirements following a conditional offer of employment.

Father Joe’s Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.