Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Another Source
San Jose, CA
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At a glance:

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, one of the nation’s largest and most respected food banks, is recruiting a Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer to join their team in San Jose, CA! For 50 years, Second Harvest has ensured that local communities have access to nutritious food, and now you have the chance to drive that mission forward by managing your own portfolio of major donors. This flexible, hybrid role empowers you to lead from the front, cultivating meaningful relationships with Silicon Valley’s top philanthropists while helping to secure the resources that fuel Second Harvest’s impactful programs. With a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a legacy of generosity and community service.

Join a cause that makes a difference every day and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing:

Another Source’s client, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, is recruiting a Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer to join their team in San Jose, CA. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely and the expectation to come on-site 1 day per week. 

For 50 years, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has been one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of nearly 400 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit (url removed). 

What’s in it for you?  

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and a retirement plan. 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $111,847 – $131,585, commensurate with experience.  

About the role:  

Are you a successful major gift fundraiser who enjoys prospecting, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding C-Suite and Silicon Valley philanthropists? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in our community with a respected and well-resourced non-profit organization? Do you want to enjoy a work-life balance here in Silicon Valley?  

In this role, you will be responsible for stewarding a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and deepening their engagement with Second Harvest. Your relationship building skills and comfort with soliciting large gifts will lead you to meet and exceed annual revenue targets to help the team achieve the overall fundraising goal. 

Areas of responsibility include:   

Managing a portfolio of 100-130 major gift prospects and donors. 

Conduct virtual/face-to-face meetings, phone calls and solicit gifts to meet financial goals. 

Devise creative upgrade strategies for your donors. 

Provide ‘white glove’ service to donors and prospects, engaging with them as a partner in their philanthropic journey. 

Use wealth screening software, database tools and other technologies for data-driven decision making. 

Write major gift solicitation proposals, letters, stewardship reports and other fundraising communications. 

Prepare senior leadership including the CEO for donor meetings and leverage up senior leadership for stewarding key donors. 

Required Experience: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.   

Seven or more years of experience in fundraising and or donor facing work. 

Significant level of computer proficiency including MS Office and donor databases, ideally Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.   

Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed. 

Ability to travel locally to meet donors as needed. 

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.  

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Reference: 202590272

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Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Another Source

San Jose, CA
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
At a glance:

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, one of the nation’s largest and most respected food banks, is recruiting a Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer to join their team in San Jose, CA! For 50 years, Second Harvest has ensured that local communities have access to nutritious food, and now you have the chance to drive that mission forward by managing your own portfolio of major donors. This flexible, hybrid role empowers you to lead from the front, cultivating meaningful relationships with Silicon Valley’s top philanthropists while helping to secure the resources that fuel Second Harvest’s impactful programs. With a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a legacy of generosity and community service.

Join a cause that makes a difference every day and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing:

Another Source’s client, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, is recruiting a Senior Individual Philanthropy Officer to join their team in San Jose, CA. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely and the expectation to come on-site 1 day per week. 

For 50 years, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has been one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of nearly 400 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit (url removed). 

What’s in it for you?  

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and a retirement plan. 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $111,847 – $131,585, commensurate with experience.  

About the role:  

Are you a successful major gift fundraiser who enjoys prospecting, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding C-Suite and Silicon Valley philanthropists? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in our community with a respected and well-resourced non-profit organization? Do you want to enjoy a work-life balance here in Silicon Valley?  

In this role, you will be responsible for stewarding a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and deepening their engagement with Second Harvest. Your relationship building skills and comfort with soliciting large gifts will lead you to meet and exceed annual revenue targets to help the team achieve the overall fundraising goal. 

Areas of responsibility include:   

Managing a portfolio of 100-130 major gift prospects and donors. 

Conduct virtual/face-to-face meetings, phone calls and solicit gifts to meet financial goals. 

Devise creative upgrade strategies for your donors. 

Provide ‘white glove’ service to donors and prospects, engaging with them as a partner in their philanthropic journey. 

Use wealth screening software, database tools and other technologies for data-driven decision making. 

Write major gift solicitation proposals, letters, stewardship reports and other fundraising communications. 

Prepare senior leadership including the CEO for donor meetings and leverage up senior leadership for stewarding key donors. 

Required Experience: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.   

Seven or more years of experience in fundraising and or donor facing work. 

Significant level of computer proficiency including MS Office and donor databases, ideally Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge.   

Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed. 

Ability to travel locally to meet donors as needed. 

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.  

#AS1

Reference: 202590272

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