Philanthropic Giving Officer

Remote

Full Time

Development

Experienced

Position Summary
The Philanthropic Giving Officer plays a critical role within the major gifts team at the National Office by driving strategic donor cultivation and helping to meet significant revenue goals. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of 100–150 major donors and prospects with the capacity to give $25,000 or more. The role includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts to support the Foundation’s mission, with annual revenue targets ranging from $2M to $5M.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage an active portfolio of 100–150 donors to raise $2M–$5M annually through strategic cultivation and solicitation – 75%
Use CRM systems to drive precision fundraising and track donor activity – 10%
Maintain a strong understanding of Foundation programs, campaigns, and initiatives – 10%
Support development team events and contribute to internal training – 5%

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to internal processes, KPIs, and organizational policies
Develop personalized, data-driven engagement plans for each managed account
Cultivate long-term relationships with donors through direct outreach (visits, phone, email, letters) to maximize satisfaction and giving
Work remotely in a self-directed manner, consistently meeting activity and communication goals
Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher to build detailed donor profiles and maintain accurate Salesforce records
Identify new donor prospects through EFA network engagement, events, and the broader epilepsy and philanthropic communities
Actively participate in weekly development team meetings and check-ins with supervisor
Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, as needed
Partner with volunteers and staff across national and field offices to enhance donor engagement
Travel regionally and nationally (10–20%) and occasionally work evenings or weekends, as necessary

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, including at least 3 years focused on major gifts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM systems (Salesforce strongly preferred)
Knowledge of major gift fundraising strategies
Experience working within a nonprofit affiliate model is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Self-motivated, collaborative, and goal-oriented
Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills
Strong command of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Proven track record securing significant donor commitments ($10,000+)
Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with SharePoint and best practices in CRM data management
Ability to maintain professionalism and poise in all settings
Demonstrated independence in project ownership and timely execution
Basic knowledge of medical or research terminology related to epilepsy is preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment, Travel, and Physical Demands:

Full-time position (35 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Operates in a remote and professional office setting; extensive computer use required
Travel expected 10–20% to build donor relationships and attend organizational events
Regular virtual participation in Foundation meetings and trainings is required
Must live within an hour of a major metropolitan airport

Pay Range:

$85,000 - $95,000

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