Senior Philanthropic Advisor

East Bay Community Foundation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Community Foundation is seeking a Senior Philanthropic Advisor in Oakland, CA to drive strategic relationships with Professional Advisors and to steward a portfolio of major donors. This role focuses on expanding EBCF’s visibility, impact, and financial resources in service of its Just East Bay mission.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will report to the VP of Philanthropy and collaborate with a joyful Development team to secure new six-figure support and guide strategic philanthropic

Responsibilities

• Lead the Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) and steward a portfolio of donors.
• Identify, pursue, engage and secure new Professional Advisor partnerships to grow revenue and diversify the donor base.
• Provide philanthropic advising and stewardship to major donors with a goal of securing six-figure gifts.

Job description

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor is responsible for forging new relationships to build EBCF's visibility, impact, and financial resources. This unique opportunity is comprised of two complimentary areas: leading the Professional Advisor Leadership Council (PALC) and successfully stewarding a portfolio of donors in service of EBCF’s mission of advancing a Just East Bay.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will work diligently to identify, pursue, engage and ultimately secure new Professional Advisor partnerships. The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will play a key role in driving revenue growth while expanding and diversifying our partner base. Additionally, the Senior Philanthropic Advisor will own a portfolio of major donors with a primary goal of securing new six-figure support for EBCF’s work and provide philanthropic advising. The ideal candidate will have a unique set of skills and experiences, combining a social justice analysis with an entrepreneurial mindset, fundraising prowess, excellent customer service, and strong networking skills.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will report to the VP of Philanthropy and work closely with the other members of a joyful Development team.