Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Confidential Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks a seasoned philanthropy professional in New York to lead major gifts and donor engagement.

You will cultivate and steward a strategic portfolio, align strategies with organizational priorities, and close high-value gifts while traveling up to 40% to deepen relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE strongly preferred.
• Eight+ years in frontline fundraising with major gifts success.
• Experience cultivating planned gifts and tax-advantaged strategies.
• Proven ability to close high-value gifts and multi-year commitments.
• Strong relationship management, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to cultivate donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and steward a strategic portfolio of major philanthropic supporters and qualified prospects.
• Collaborate with internal partners and senior leaders to align relationship strategies with priorities.
• Strengthen long-term donor partnerships to support retention and increased investment.
• Design and implement tailored strategies across the full donor cycle.
• Generate significant philanthropic commitments, including major gifts and multi-year pledges.
• Maintain engagement with donors through face-to-face meetings, virtual conversations, calls, and written outreach.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Portfolio management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or CFRE preferred

Job description

We are searching for a seasoned philanthropy professional for a nationally recognized nonprofit organization. This senior fundraising position will cultivate and steward relationships with a select group of major donors and prospective supporters, with a focus on securing transformational and sustained philanthropic investment. Working as a senior individual contributor, this leader will develop strategic partnerships, deepen donor engagement, and contribute to long-term philanthropic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and steward a strategic portfolio of major philanthropic supporters and qualified prospects.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners and senior leaders to align relationship strategies with broader development priorities and organizational objectives.
• Strengthen long-term donor partnerships that support retention, increased investment, and deeper philanthropic engagement.
• Design and implement tailored strategies across the full donor cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Generate significant philanthropic commitments, including major gifts, multi-year pledges, and planned giving opportunities, in alignment with donor interests and institutional priorities.
• Maintain thoughtful, consistent engagement with donors through a range of personalized interactions, including face-to-face meetings, virtual conversations, telephone outreach, and written correspondences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree or CFRE certification is strongly preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive frontline fundraising experience, including a strong record of success in major gifts.
• Experience cultivating planned gifts and other tax-advantaged philanthropic strategies.
• Proven ability to close high figure gifts, including multi-year commitments.
• Strong relationship management, communication, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to cultivate donor relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $125,000–$150,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will reflect the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Confidentiality

All inquiries and applications will be handled with discretion. Additional information about the organization and opportunity will be shared with qualified candidates as the search progresses.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.