Philanthropic Advisor**Chicago Based**

All Hands On Deck Network Inc.

93d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Philanthropic Advisor at MVP, you will prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and funders in your assigned region who give—or have the capacity to give—$10,000 or more annually. You will report to the Regional Philanthropic Director, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South. The ideal candidate is a motivated, relationship-centered professional who thrives on helping people channel their values into transformative change. You bring both structure and creativity, balancing independence with collaboration, and can juggle multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience securing major gifts ($10,000+ annually).
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of major donors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal administrative support.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with donor databases and managing confidential information.
• Knowledge of and passion for social justice, progressive movements, and/or Democratic politics.
• Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in Chicago.

Nice To Haves

• Past work in the progressive, social movement space.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift donors and qualified prospects.
• Prospect and qualify new potential donors.
• Create individualized engagement and stewardship plans for each donor based on giving history, potential, interests and affinities.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Ensure donor and prospect interactions are carefully tracked in the database, with the highest respect for confidentiality and trust.
• Identify creative ways to engage donors and prospects, including gatherings, events, and collaboration with MVP volunteers.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and cross-departmental staff on fundraising strategies and donor relationship-building.
• Prepare compelling proposals, reports, donor briefings, and other materials to support major gift solicitations.
• Working with the Program Manager, develop funding dockets consisting of MVP grantee partners for our most generous supporters as needed.
• Increase MVP's visibility and influence in the Chicagoland area through strategic outreach and networking, including conferences, training, and donor convenings, with a goal of growing the base of supporters and donors.
• Participate in a cross-functional team environment supporting overall team success.
• Partner with the donor organizing team to inspire and mobilize donors, helping them activate their networks in support of grassroots movements and aligned campaigns that are building long-term power.
• Organize and participate in donor events, conferences, and other gatherings to deepen engagement and expand MVP’s community of supporters.

Benefits

• Employer-paid premiums of health insurance at 100% for most individuals & 75% for family.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) account with partial match.
• Basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance direct coverage.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account availability.
• Work from Home stipend.
• Wellness stipend.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Access to emergency stipend.
• Access to free online courses.
• Paid vacation of 4 weeks & Paid holidays (12 full, 2 half), in addition to office closures.
• Floating holidays on or around your birthday and hire date anniversary.
• 18 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks of paid Bereavement Leave.
• Sabbatical Policy.
• Up to 12 weeks of Family Leave (up to 4 weeks paid).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time