Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving

Inspire Generosity. Make an Impact. As a Philanthropy Officer, Mid-Level Giving, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors who want to make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Managing a portfolio of donors and prospective donors, you’ll learn what inspires their generosity, connect their interests with the work of Father Joe’s Villages, and help turn their commitment into lasting support for our mission. You will take a relationship-centered approach to fundraising, creating opportunities for donors to engage with our programs, see the impact of their giving, and discover new ways to support our work. From personalized conversations and fundraising proposals to donor visits and stewardship activities, you’ll help strengthen donor relationships, grow philanthropic support, and inspire continued investment in our community. The Role Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospective donors, developing personalized strategies to strengthen relationships and support fundraising goals. Connect with donors through meetings, calls, written communications, tours, events, and other engagement opportunities. Share stories, program updates, and impact reports that demonstrate how donor generosity change lives. Provide responsive, personalized follow-up that builds trust and encourages continued philanthropic involvement. Partners with philanthropy colleagues to coordinate donor strategies, share insights, and identify next steps for advancing relationships. Maintain accurate donor records, document interactions, and track follow-up activities in the donor database. Monitor portfolio activity and fundraising progress, using donor information to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and inform future strategies. Contribute to fundraising planning, forecasting, portfolio reviews, and reporting while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, advancement, or a related relationship-focused field. Experience managing donor relationships, a donor portfolio, or engagement activities that support fundraising goals. Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to develop compelling fundraising materials and engage donors effectively. The ability to analyze donor information, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality. A valid California driver’s license. Why Join Father Joe’s Villages Your work will help connect generous supporters with meaningful opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Our work is grounded in our values of Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Empowerment, and Dignity (CREED). Compensation and Benefits Pay for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The anticipated starting pay range is $65,125 - $81,390 annually. Father Joe’s Villages offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plan options Paid time off Professional development opportunities Wellness programs Employee assistance resources to support health and overall well-being Conditions of Employment Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre- and post-employment requirements, which may include background checks, health screenings, and other role-related requirements following a conditional offer of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Father Joe’s Villages is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.