Senior Philanthropy Officer

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ABOUT THE ROLE

In this newly created role the Senior Philanthropy Officer will bring principal and major gift-level fundraising and portfolio management expertise to BCRF serving as a gift officer on the major gifts team and a strategic thought partner and portfolio manager to BCRFs President & CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts the Senior Philanthropy Officer will be a critical member of the growing Major Gifts team as the organization enters its first ever campaign. This role offers a great opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and high-net-worth donors while engaging in a variety of strategic and tactical work streams within the organization. In the future it is anticipated that the Senior Philanthropy Officer could also manage their own donor portfolio of gifts at and above the $25000 level.

This position is based in New York New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic lead and tactical partner in managing the President & CEOs (CEO) and CPOs donor portfolios ensuring timely and thoughtful engagement through proactive moves management outreach planning and coordination and seamless coordination of cultivation and stewardship activities

• Execute comprehensive donor meeting strategy and preparation for CEO and CPO including but not limited to conducting donor research preparing meeting briefings and materials and developing ask and follow up strategies and communications

• Collaborate on donor strategy and tactical support including but not limited to working with colleagues in the Development & Events department on meaningful donor touchpoints and opportunities for the CEO and joining meetings as appropriate

• Oversee and manage all weekly development related and stewardship communications from the CEO

• Participate as an active member of the Major Gifts team by engaging in all Major Gifts team meetings and activities and working closely with other gift officers to ensure alignment across donor engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CPO providing counsel on donor engagement and solicitation strategies

• Represent BCRF leadership in donor meetings as needed

• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors on behalf of the CEO ensuring a personalized high-touch engagement experience that deepens their commitment to BCRF

• As a member of the BCRF Development & Events team actively participate in discussions to align major donor strategies events and other donor-facing activities

• As needed partner with other departments within BCRF on special projects

ABOUT YOU

You are a results-oriented fundraiser grounded in best major gifts practices with a successful track record over several years of securing six and seven figure gifts. You can develop and implement strategies and processes to identify cultivate solicit and steward a pool of high-capacity prospects and donors. You have a passion for the mission and work of BCRF.

In addition you have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in frontline fundraising with at least 5 years primarily focused in frontline major gifts ($25k) fundraising

• Superior oral and written communication skills able to express the mission and fundraising goals of BCRF with clarity passion and persuasion

• Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior leadership donors prospects and volunteer leadership

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and anticipate changes before they arise

• Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects

• The ability to conduct oneself with discretion gravitas and professionalism when dealing with UHNW donors

• Motivated self-starter who needs little direction and can take initiative

• The ability to adapt and remain flexible

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly concisely and professionally both orally and written

• Skilled in using Raisers Edge and the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

• The ability to work with multiple stakeholders and employees throughout the organization

There will be the occasional need to work extra hours evenings and weekends to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Travel

This role requires travel outside the New York Metro area averaging 2-3 times a year.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full-time exempt role. The salary range for this role is $125000 135000. Our compensation package includes an exceptional benefits package focusing on employee physical mental and financial wellness. More specifically we offer

• Medical dental and vision coverage from the first day of employment; with the election of certain medical plans BCRF helps significantly defray the cost of out-of-pocket expenses with contributions to a health reimbursement account or heath savings account.

• The opportunity to enroll in pre-tax Commuter Transit Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Account from the first day of employment.

• 401K with up to a 5% match each pay period; employee contributions and any match are immediately fully vested

• Paid parental leave offering 18 weeks of 100% paid leave for a birthing parent and 12 weeks 100% paid leave for non-birthing parent

• Paid Time Off including

• 15 days of annual vacation time increasing with length of service

• 7 days of annual paid sick time

• Paid holidays along with BCRF wide half days and summer Fridays