Senior Philanthropy Officer

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.