Philanthropy Officer

Breast Cancer Research Foundation • New York City, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

BCRF is seeking two exceptional Philanthropy Officers to help inspire transformational giving and accelerate lifesaving discoveries. Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts, the Philanthropy Officer plays a critical role in advancing BCRF's mission by building meaningful relationships with philanthropists whose generosity fuels groundbreaking breast cancer research. The Philanthropy Officer will secure leadership and major gifts, manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, identify donors with the potential for increased support, collaborate with colleagues and volunteer leaders in pursuit of this shared mission, and help elevate BCRF's individual philanthropy program during a pivotal period of growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated self-starter with development/fundraising experience and an entrepreneurial approach who combines strategic thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and exceptional relationship-building skills. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while working alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. This position is based in New York, New York. BCRF currently requires staff to work onsite for a minimum of three days per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in frontline fundraising.
• Demonstrated track record of soliciting and closing five and six figure gifts
• Superior oral and written communication skills, able to express the mission and fundraising goals of BCRF with clarity, passion and persuasion
• Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior leadership, donors, prospects and volunteer leadership
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and anticipate changes before they arise
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Executive presence, sound judgment, and exceptional discretion when working with ultra-high-net-worth donors, family offices, and trusted advisors
• Basic knowledge of legacy/planned giving
• Flexibility and strong sense of initiative and resourcefulness
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with donor databases, Raiser’s Edge/NXT preferred

Nice To Haves

• Some travel is required for this role.
• In addition, on occasion, in-person events may require evening or weekend time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategically grow a portfolio of approximately 150 current and prospective donors, deepening engagement and increasing philanthropic investment through personalized cultivation and stewardship.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership, major, and legacy gift prospects, initially focusing on mid-to-high five-figure requests with the potential to raise six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Serve as a compelling ambassador for BCRF, communicating the impact of our research investments with clarity, passion, and credibility.
• Partner with colleagues across Development, Communications, and Research to create compelling proposals, impact reports, funding opportunities, and stewardship materials that inspire donor investment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, board members, researchers, and colleagues to develop and execute sophisticated donor engagement strategies that maximize philanthropic impact.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Director of Major Gifts, contributing ideas, insights, and best practices that strengthen the overall major gifts program.
• Build strong partnerships across Development, Events, Communications, Research, and other teams to deliver an exceptional donor experience.
• Special development-related projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage from the first day of employment
• With the election of certain medical plans, BCRF helps significantly defray the cost of out-of-pocket expenses with contributions to a health reimbursement account or heath savings account.
• The opportunity to enroll in pre-tax Commuter Transit, Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Account from the first day of employment.
• 401K, with up to a 5% match each pay period; employee contributions and any match are immediately fully vested
• Paid parental leave offering 18 weeks of 100% paid leave for a birthing parent and 12 weeks 100% paid leave for non-birthing parent
• Paid Time Off including 15 days of annual vacation time, increasing with length of service
• 7 days of annual paid sick time
• Paid holidays along with BCRF wide half days and summer Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed