This opportunity is being shared by a third party on behalf of a mission driven nonprofit organization with a long history of humanitarian impact. The role is designed for a senior fundraising professional who understands how trust, faith, and long term relationships drive meaningful giving. It supports work that helps vulnerable communities while strengthening cooperation between Jewish and Christian supporters.
The Philanthropy Advisor role focuses on transformational giving. It requires someone who can listen closely, act with care, and guide donors toward deeper commitment. The work blends relationship building, planning, and direct fundraising. It is well suited for an advisor who values purpose, cultural respect, and measurable results while managing a high value donor portfolio.
Job Summary
Position: Philanthropy Advisor, Transformational Giving
Company: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Inc.
Location: Remote, Western United States
Employment: Full-time
Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year
Job Category: Philanthropy, Major Gifts, Fundraising
Focus Area: Transformational Giving
About the Organization
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews works to build understanding and cooperation between Jewish and Christian communities. The organization supports people in need through humanitarian aid, social services, and emergency relief. Each year, its work reaches more than one million individuals facing hardship.
The Fellowship’s mission is grounded in dialogue, respect, and shared responsibility. The organization values differences in background, belief, and experience. This inclusive culture supports collaboration and long term impact. Fundraising plays a critical role in sustaining this mission, making donor relationships central to the organization’s success.
Role Overview
The Philanthropy Advisor serves on the Transformational Giving team and manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects. The role focuses on cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation. The advisor works to build lasting donor relationships where The Fellowship becomes a primary giving partner.
This position requires strong awareness of current events and ongoing programs. The advisor connects donor interests with timely opportunities for support. The work is relationship driven and requires careful planning, follow through, and clear communication. Advisors are expected to manage both strategy and execution across their assigned caseload.
Donor Relationship Strategy and Planning
A core responsibility of the role is moves management planning. The advisor creates and carries out stewardship plans for assigned donors. These plans outline goals, actions, and timelines aligned with annual revenue targets.
The advisor sets clear priorities for each donor relationship. Planning includes identifying next steps, appropriate outreach, and potential solicitation timing. The advisor works closely with the broader philanthropy team to align strategy and share insight.
The role also involves offering new ideas to improve the donor experience. While proven methods remain important, thoughtful updates help keep engagement strong. The advisor balances consistency with creativity to support deeper donor commitment.
Donor Engagement and Execution
The advisor actively builds and strengthens relationships with donors in their portfolio. Communication includes email, letters, phone calls, and in person meetings. Messaging must remain consistent with organizational voice and values.
Maintaining detailed knowledge of each donor is essential. This includes giving history, personal interests, and important life events. The advisor uses this information to guide outreach and follow up in a timely manner.
The role manages donor visits from start to finish. This includes research, planning, scheduling, and travel coordination. After each visit, the advisor ensures proper follow up and documentation.
All donor interactions must be recorded in the donor management system. Accurate data entry supports reporting, coordination, and long term planning. Administrative work is an expected part of the role and supports overall effectiveness.
Fundraising and Solicitation
The Philanthropy Advisor is responsible for direct solicitation of major gifts. This includes preparing proposals, discussing giving options, and guiding donors through decision making. The advisor must feel comfortable asking for support while respecting donor intent.
The role may include planned giving conversations. Basic knowledge of estate planning and gift structures is required. The advisor works with internal resources when more complex arrangements arise.
Negotiation and closing skills are important. The advisor balances donor goals with organizational needs. Success depends on trust, clarity, and shared purpose.
Skills and Professional Experience
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent professional experience. Education should support communication, planning, and relationship management.
At least five years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or a related sales or customer relations field is required. Experience managing high value donor relationships is essential.
A background in development or major gifts is strongly preferred. CFRE certification is a plus but not required.
The role requires strong knowledge of the US philanthropy environment. This includes prospect research, donor behavior, and current giving trends.
Experience with moves management systems and donor centered engagement is expected. Advisors must design and carry out structured plans with discipline.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of planned giving supports success in this role. Advisors should understand common gift vehicles and timing considerations.
Strong interpersonal skills are critical. The role involves working with individuals from varied backgrounds and belief systems.
The advisor must show cultural sensitivity and respect. Understanding both Jewish and Christian communities is especially important. The ability to engage across belief differences is required.
Strong presentation and listening skills support effective donor conversations. Advisors must hear donor priorities and respond with care.
Comfort using Microsoft Office 365 tools is required. Experience with donor databases or CRM systems is also necessary.
Travel and Work Setup
This is a remote role based in the Western United States. The position requires travel for donor visits. Travel may include day trips and overnight stays, with some international travel possible.
The advisor must be able to manage travel schedules while maintaining regular communication with donors and internal teams.
Work Culture and Opportunity
The Fellowship offers mission focused work within a collaborative environment. Team members support each other and share responsibility for outcomes. Professional growth is encouraged through learning and shared experience.
The organization offers a competitive benefits package and supports work life balance where possible. The focus remains on impact, service, and integrity.
The Fellowship is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and experience without bias.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume along with salary requirements. Applications should be sent here. Selected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps.
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