Nonprofit

Senior Philanthropy Officer

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:July 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:May 30, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $80,000 - $85,000 / year
    Cause Areas:Education, Philanthropy, Children & Youth, Race & Ethnicity

    Description

    Washington School for Girls (WSG)

    Starting Salary: $80,000

    About the Position

    Washington School for Girls (WSG) is seeking a dedicated Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our development team. This full-time, 12-month position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission through strategic fundraising initiatives.

    What You'll Do

    As our Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth donors to ensure a strong base of sustained financial support for our school. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will:

    Portfolio Management

    • Oversee a $1M+ portfolio consisting of current donors (75%), lapsed donors (15%), and prospective donors (10%) with potential for 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
    • Develop and execute personalized cultivation strategies for each donor segment
    • Meet ambitious fundraising goals through face-to-face meetings, events, and targeted communications

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct direct, face-to-face solicitations with major donors and prospects
    • Design and implement moves management strategies for high-net-worth donors
    • Identify and research potential major gift prospects
    • Travel throughout DC, MD, and VA for regular donor meetings
    • Create high-quality solicitation materials, proposals, and investment decks
    • Manage communication between donors and school leadership
    • Collaborate with leadership on donor strategy and stewardship
    • Track and analyze portfolio metrics using Raiser's Edge
    • Provide timely reporting to ensure accurate fundraising pipeline and projections

    Qualifications

    Required Experience & Skills

    • 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
    • Proven track record in annual fund and major gift fundraising
    • Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
    • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
    • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for donor visits
    • Strong planning, data analysis, and project organization abilities
    • Exceptional writing skills with strong grammar
    • Self-starter who collaborates well with teams
    • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
    • Decision-making skills with ability to evaluate opportunities

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree required

    What We Offer

    • Starting salary of $80,000- $85,000
    • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education
    • Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
    • Professional growth and development opportunities

    Washington School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

    Washington School for Girls (WSG)

    Starting Salary: $80,000

    About the Position

    Washington School for Girls (WSG) is seeking a dedicated Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our development team. This full-time, 12-month position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission through strategic fundraising initiatives.

    What You'll Do

    As our Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth donors to ensure a strong base of sustained financial support for our school. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will:

    Portfolio Management

    • Oversee a $1M+ portfolio consisting of current donors (75%), lapsed donors (15%), and prospective donors (10%) with potential for 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
    • Develop and execute personalized cultivation strategies for each donor segment
    • Meet ambitious fundraising goals through face-to-face meetings, events, and targeted communications

    Key Responsibilities…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location
    Washington, DC, USA

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