Philanthrophic Giving Officer
About the role
Filoli is seeking a collaborative and relationship-driven Philanthropic Giving Officer to steward and grow our community of leadership annual donors ($1,000 to $25,000). Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, you will play a vital role in connecting passionate supporters to our historic house, vibrant gardens, and broader mission. Location: Gorgeous Filoli Historic House & Garden.
Responsibilities
- Manage & Cultivate (75%): Manage a portfolio of 175–250 leadership annual donors and Filoli Circle members through personalized outreach, site visits, renewals, and gift upgrades.
- Build the Pipeline (10%): Analyze donor data and give trends to qualify prospects and refer donors ready for deeper campaigns or major gift engagement.
- Create Impactful Stewardship (10%): Host donor experiences, represent Filoli at special programs, and collaborate with horticulture, curatorial, and education teams to showcase donor impact.
- Analyze & Forecast (5%): Maintain accurate CRM records, track fundraising goals, and contribute insights to strengthen institutional giving strategies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a valid Driver’s License required.
Ability to walk across uneven outdoor garden terrain, stand during events, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Qualifications
2–5 years of progressively responsible fundraising, donor relations, or relationship management experience (cultural institution or garden experience is a plus).
Skills
High emotional intelligence, a commitment to DEAI, and comfort practicing Radical Candor to build trust across teams and donor networks.
Working knowledge of CRM/donor databases, Google Suite, MS Office, and cross-functional planning tools (e.g., Monday.com).
Benefits
Benefit Eligible (full-time, exempt, salaried position).
Pay
Annual Salary Range: $101,000 to $111,000 (Depending upon candidate experience).
Schedule
Full-time flexibility needed for occasional evening and weekend events.