Philanthropic Impact Advisor
About The Position
The Philanthropic Impact Advisor (PIA) role builds and strengthens long-term relationships with key donors, prospects, and fund advisors on behalf of California Community Foundation (CCF). The PIA will lead one-on-one consultations, advise on best practices in philanthropic giving, and connect donors to aligned CCF initiatives to enhance their overall donor experience. This role combines frontline fundraising with project management: The PIA will manage a dynamic portfolio, advance multiple priorities simultaneously, and deliver high-quality, solutions-oriented client service. Success in this role requires proactively identifying both isolated and systemic issues affecting the donor journey and partnering across teams to implement effective, sustainable improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Only applicants who reside in California and submit a cover letter will be considered.
- Proficient with the internet and highly skilled in Microsoft Office; familiar with database systems.
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree and/or relevant sales or fundraising experience preferred.
- 5–7 years of experience in fundraising, donor or alumni relations, or a closely related field preferred.
- Demonstrated success in major gift solicitation, including strategy development for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level donors.
- Strong knowledge of grantmaking processes and the nonprofit community in Los Angeles County.
- Experience with client management (CRM) databases preferred, with readiness to learn new databases, spreadsheets, and related tools.
Responsibilities
- Proactively and systematically builds and deepens long-term relationships with an assigned portfolio of donors, prospects, and fund advisors.
- Advises donors in developing a giving philosophy and plan by helping shape a meaningful vision and sharing best practices in philanthropy.
- Accountable for meeting individual targets that contribute to CCF’s annual fundraising goals.
- Serves as a key member of cross-functional teams to grow legacy, discretionary, and aligned giving from CCF fundholders, donors, and prospects.
- Clearly and passionately communicates the trends, challenges, and solutions outlined in the foundation’s Strategic Framework.
- Understands and can clearly explain laws and regulations governing charitable grantmaking, including those related to donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, and supporting organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided at no cost for all full-time staff.
- Life Insurance is covered at 100% of the employee's annual salary, plus $25,000.
- AD&D Insurance is covered at 100% of the employee's annual salary.
- CCF contributes 10% of all employee's salaries into our 403b retirement plan.
- CCF subsidizes monthly transit passes for staff who commute via public transportation.
- Assortment of snacks available to all staff in our breakrooms.
- On-site fitness center.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $15,000 for higher education after one year of service.
- Student loan repayment program of $100/month for all full-time employees after one year of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
