Full-Time PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR
Job Description
PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR
(FULL TIME/EXEMPT)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the senior philanthropy advisor, this position is responsible for serving as a philanthropy advisor to a portfolio of individual donors, building our capacity to serve as a comprehensive center for philanthropy and contributing to our mission to deliver a world class experience to all donors.
Salary commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as SVCF’s primary representative to a portfolio of donors, building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Provide strategic philanthropic planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provide grantmaking support, such as research, due diligence and site visits, to support each donor’s goals for giving.
Actively connect donors with expert staff across the foundation (planned giving, grantmaking, investments, etc.) as appropriate to meet the needs of donors and further our mission of serving as a comprehensive center for philanthropy.
Engage donors in the ongoing creation of a strong donor community through events, initiatives, customized donor web portal, and other activities, including peer-to-peer learning opportunities, including donor circles.
Build awareness of community foundation events and fundraise, as appropriate, for its programs.
Contribute to the division’s and SVCF’s operating and strategic goals.
As assigned, speak publicly on behalf of the community foundation, and assist/support arrangements for other staff in doing presentations for the community foundation.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree a plus.
Minimum 7+ years experience and demonstrated success in managing complex client relationships and/or institutional grantmaking in a fast-paced organization.
Knowledge of and keen interest in the evolving landscape of philanthropy and the public and nonprofit sectors.
Experience and keen interest in building and engaging people through online communities and crowdfunding.
Demonstrated commitment to service and the transformational potential of giving.
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and listening skills for multiple and diverse audiences.
Excellent information technology skills
Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and CMS (Content Management Systems) including Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud Net Community a plus.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent people and project management skills, with an ability to work with diverse people in multicultural environments.
Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.
Ability to approach situations and challenges with a sense of humor.
Demonstrated interest in development of professional skills/expertise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics and the physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and what you would bring to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Send cover letter and resume as a Word document via the following link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8273151
Silicon Valley Community Foundation advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems, engaging donors to make our region and the world a better place for all.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a comprehensive center of philanthropy. Through visionary leadership, strategic grantmaking and world-class experiences, we partner with donors to strengthen the common good locally and throughout the world.
Application deadline: open until filled.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.