Director for Philanthropic Services

Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties Inc- • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is seeking a passionate and experienced Director for Philanthropic Services to play a pivotal role in stewarding donor relationships and connecting families with meaningful, high-impact giving opportunities. As the Director for Philanthropic Services, you will be the trusted partner to primarily manage established charitable funds and donor relationships. You will serve as both a relationship manager and a strategic advisor, fostering deep, long-term connections with families, individual donors, and nonprofit organizations. By guiding donors in aligning their philanthropic goals with the Foundation’s mission, you will help sustain and grow a thriving culture of giving in our community. This is an in-office position with the understanding that there may be additional events and meetings outside of normal business hours that you will be required to attend.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of experience in business development, fundraising, donor/family relations.
• Familiarity with basic investment performance and ability to explain market performance and reading financial or fund statements.
• Proven success working with high-net-worth individuals and professional advisors.
• Experience with basic estate planning, and legacy giving strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe, Excel, and donor research tools such as Wealth Engine and C- Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Core Competencies: Adaptability/Flexibility, Customer Focus, Relationship Building/Communication, Attention to Detail/Accuracy, Project Management, Prioritization, and Effective Communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of established charitable funds, including nonprofit and donor-advised funds.
• Prepare clear, compelling proposals and reports that demonstrate impact and reinforce the Foundation’s role as a trusted philanthropic partner.
• Provide personalized stewardship, including preparation for annual fundholder meetings, investment portfolio updates, and ongoing donor communications.
• Build trust and long-term partnerships with donors by understanding their goals and ensuring their philanthropic intentions are honored.
• In partnership with Community Impact Officers, collaborate with fundholders to design tailored strategies that empower maximum benefits.
• Annual presentations to nonprofit organizations and their respective committees or boards to update nonprofit fund management, growth and sustainability.
• Representing the Community Foundation at community gatherings, galas, and professional advisor networks.
• Strengthen the Foundation’s role as a leader and convener in local philanthropy.
• Work closely with internal teams—including Finance and Accounting, Information Management, Marketing & communications, Community Impact, and Operations—to deliver seamless donor experience.
• Contribute to organizational growth by tracking donor engagement, identifying new opportunities, and aligning strategies with the Foundation’s long-term vision.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a growing Community Foundation with over $300M in assets.
• Professional development opportunities in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director