Philanthropy Officer

About the role

The Philanthropy Officer is an integral part of a team of professionals dedicated to growing philanthropy in Montana. This position reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy and works closely with teammates to advance MCF’s mission – Creating a Culture of Giving so Montana Communities Can Flourish.

Responsibilities

• Manages and grows a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospective donors through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and ongoing relationship management. –50%
• Develops MCF’s donor stewardship program, including the legacy society, and works with the Philanthropy and Communications Departments to strengthen long-term donor engagement and planned giving efforts. –25%
• Assists donors and members of the Philanthropy Department with annual planned giving efforts and the Montana Endowment Tax Credit process. –15%
• Provides support and coordination for professional advisor relationship management. –5%
• Other duties as assigned. –5%

Requirements

• Manages and grows a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospective donors through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and ongoing relationship management. –50%
• Develops MCF’s donor stewardship program, including the legacy society, and works with the Philanthropy and Communications Departments to strengthen long-term donor engagement and planned giving efforts. –25%
• Assists donors and members of the Philanthropy Department with annual planned giving efforts and the Montana Endowment Tax Credit process. –15%
• Provides support and coordination for professional advisor relationship management. –5%
• Other duties as assigned. –5%

Education and Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in fundraising, nonprofit development or relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and establish trust with donors, colleagues, and community partners.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing donor relationships or fundraising portfolios preferred.

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate MCF’s mission, impact, and philanthropic opportunities to a variety of audiences.
• Proven self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with teammates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.

Benefits

• MCF offers a competitive benefit package. Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in group medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; Health Savings Account; and short-term and long-term disability coverage as well as a generous PTO program.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, current resume, and three (3) professional references to daphne@mtcf.org. Applications can only be submitted by email. Review of candidates will begin Monday, July 27th, 2026.