Philanthropy Advisor (Richmond)

Employer: Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Richmond (CCF)

Supervisor: Director of Advancement

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Responsibilities: Implements short, intermediate, and long-term major and planned gift donor activities and strategies to achieve portfolio goals and build long-term relationships. Develops individualized solicitation strategies for each donor. Cultivates, solicits major gifts, and stewards a portfolio of donors. Partners with the Director of Advancement to set fundraising targets and track progress against targets. Creates meaningful engagement opportunities (events, reports, impact stories) and maintains ongoing communication with donors to deepen their commitment to the Catholic Church. Works with the CCF leadership, CCF board members, and CCF staff to align donor interests with organizational priorities. Tracks donor activity, proposals, and outcomes. Prepares reports on fundraising performance and pipeline as requested by CCF leadership. Maintains accurate donor records in the Raiser's Edge NXT database. Initiates and responds to correspondence with key constituents. Communicates effectively through email and in-person visits. Works with Database Manager to ensure timely and personalized acknowledgment of gifts or pledges received. Assists with review and verification of major gift donor recognition lists. Attends regional and national conferences to advance understanding of fundraising best practices. Supports capital campaigns, the Annual Diocesan Appeal, and other fundraising activities as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: The position of Philanthropy Advisor is a full-time position. The standard office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. however, office hours may vary weekly depending on special events and visits with donors and other key constituents which may include evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements: Light physical effort required. Regularly required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, listen, talk and perform computer keyboarding. May need to transport campaign materials. Prolonged periods of car traveling. FLSA Classification: Position is exempt from the overtime and timekeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of demonstrated experience in major and planned gifts for a charitable organization required. Proven success securing large gifts (five- and six-figure donations). Proven success securing seven-figure donations is a plus. Ability to manage multiple donor relationships simultaneously. Advanced understanding of moves management strategies. Fundamental knowledge of how to analyze wealth screening data and implement it in donor strategy. A working understanding of endowments, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and bequests. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge is preferred. Strong computer skills are required. Able to work independently and collaboratively and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Accurate, detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. Must be able to travel frequently, serve in a full-time capacity, and be available as needed during nights and weekends. A background in and appreciation of the Catholic Church and its teachings as well as nonprofit settings is preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits are per diocesan policy and procedure. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.