Advisor, Strategic Philanthropy (Major Gifts Officer) - Remote

Susan G. Komen•Miami, FL

1d•$77,000 - $98,000•Remote

About The Position

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease. Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally! The Advisor, Strategic Philanthropy (Major Gift Officer) is a senior frontline fundraising position within Susan G. Komen’s Major Gifts & Planned Giving team. This role is responsible for managing and growing a national portfolio of high-capacity donors across multiple regions, developing strong philanthropic partnerships, and securing multi-year and leadership-level gifts to advance Komen’s mission. This position operates in close collaboration with Donor Experience Officers, National Director of Donor Experience, and Vice President to deliver a high-touch, donor-centered experience and to maximize revenue outcomes across assigned regions. This role is a senior individual contributor position with no direct management responsibilities and is focused exclusively on donor relationship management, cultivation strategy, and revenue growth at the national level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification strongly preferred
7–10+ years of frontline fundraising experience with a strong track record in major gifts
Demonstrated success personally managing major gift portfolios generating $1M+ annually
Proven experience closing multi-year commitments and cultivating planned and tax-smart gifts
Proven experience closing six and seven figure gifts
Experience collaborating in a matrixed or national fundraising organization
Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable donor management systems
Technological fluency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRMs with strong documentation skills with attention to detail
Familiarity with platforms such as Gravyty, FreeWill, Momentum, Windfall, and Kindsight is a plus
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Adaptability in a fast-paced, goal-driven fundraising culture
Demonstrated commitment to mission-centered, donor-first fundraising practices

Nice To Haves

Major gift fundraising
Multi-region or national portfolio management
Stewardship strategy and donor experience
Tax-smart philanthropy (DAF, stock, IRA/QCD)
Revenue accountability of $1M+ annually
CRM reporting and performance management

Responsibilities

Manage a national portfolio of major gift donors and prospects with an annual revenue responsibility growing to $1M+
Build long-term philanthropic relationships that drive donor retention, upgrades, and increased lifetime value
Develop and execute tailored discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Secure major gifts, multi-year commitments, planned gifts, and tax-smart contributions including DAF, stock, and IRA/QCD gifts
Maintain consistent, high-touch donor engagement across channels including in-person meetings, video, phone, and personalized written communication
Partner with local market teams as necessary to coordinate cultivation strategies and local engagement opportunities to provide a seamless donor experience across regions
Serve as a national philanthropy partner and advisor to support market Executive Directors with donor engagement
Coordinate donor engagement across multiple markets to ensure consistent messaging, stewardship, and alignment with donor interests
Partner with the Vice President and National Director of Donor Experience to support overall major gift strategy and qualification pipelines
Represent Komen at donor meetings, cultivation events, and stewardship engagements regionally and nationally
Required to maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor activity, relationships, and solicitation strategies in Salesforce and associated fundraising tools
Use donor analytics and portfolio performance data to inform prioritization, segmentation, and cultivation strategy
Track portfolio KPIs and adjust strategies to optimize engagement and revenue outcomes
Identify and cultivate opportunities for recurring and multi-year commitments
Integrate tax-smart giving strategies into donor conversations including donor-advised funds, stock gifts, planned giving, and IRA QCD gifts
Collaborate with Marketing and Donor Experience teams to ensure coordinated donor messaging and stewardship efforts
Partner with leadership to identify major donor and foundation prospects for cultivation and proposal development
Support donor briefings, impact reporting, stewardship presentations, and recognition planning
Participate in donor strategy sessions related to high-capacity prospect engagement
Maintain strong knowledge of Susan G. Komen’s mission priorities, patient support programs, research funding initiatives, and community health efforts
Provide insights to department leadership based on donor trends and portfolio needs
Contribute to continuous improvement of national donor engagement strategies
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and success of Susan G. Komen