Senior Corporate Philanthropy Officer

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley•San Jose, CA

17d•$118,083 - $138,921•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Philanthropy Officer plays a key role in advancing Second Harvest’s mission by identifying, cultivating, and securing corporate partnerships that generate meaningful philanthropic support and engagement. This position is responsible for developing new corporate relationships and securing philanthropic investments of $10,000+, contributing to the organization's annual corporate and employee giving goal of $10M+. Success in this role requires a strategic relationship-builder who can engage diverse stakeholders, including C-suite executives, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leaders, employee resource groups, and volunteers. The Senior Officer develops customized partnership strategies that align corporate priorities with Second Harvest’s mission while providing strategic insight, mentorship, and initiative to the team. As an external ambassador for the organization, they represent Second Harvest with professionalism, confidence, and purpose. This job might be for you if: Are a strategic relationship-builder who enjoys developing and growing meaningful partnerships. Have advanced experience developing and executing successful fundraising strategies. Enjoy mentoring others and collaborating as part of a high-performing team. Bring an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think creatively and solve complex challenges. Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and can confidently engage a variety of audiences. Are passionate about Second Harvest's mission and creating meaningful impact in the community.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of successful experience securing corporate gifts of $10,000+, with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain long-term corporate partnerships and produce measurable fundraising outcomes.
Knowledge of the Silicon Valley corporate and philanthropic landscape.
High-level strategic thinking and initiative-taking.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience with executive-level engagement.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and ability to travel locally as needed.
Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Lead identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate partners with a focus on securing and growing multi-year commitments and six-figure gifts.
Manage a dynamic portfolio of 80+ corporate partners with an annual portfolio revenue goal of $2.5M+.
Develop and implement customized engagement strategies that align company interests with Second Harvest’s mission and funding priorities.
Track and report on fundraising metrics, forecasting, and partner engagement using Salesforce CRM.
Lead the ongoing stewardship of corporate partners who supported the $150M Capital Campaign, developing engagement strategies that strengthen relationships and inspire continued investment beyond the campaign.
Manage campaign-related donor communications, recognition, and fulfillment to ensure corporate partners receive exceptional stewardship and a meaningful donor experience leading up to and following the opening of the new Central Hub.
Collaborate with the Senior Director of the Capital Campaign to coordinate campaign impact reporting, milestone communications, special events, and recognition initiatives that celebrate donor investment and demonstrate measurable community impact.
Maintain ownership of corporate campaign partner portfolios, ensuring accurate tracking of commitments, stewardship activities, and ongoing engagement opportunities that deepen long-term partnerships with Second Harvest.
Refine and evolve Second Harvest’s corporate fundraising strategy, recommending and implementing process improvements that lead to measurable revenue growth (goal of 15% growth over three years).
Leverage industry trends and partner insights to develop new initiatives and deepen engagement across the business community.
Take initiative in identifying untapped sectors, industries, or partner opportunities that align with mission-critical needs.
Mentor and support Corporate Philanthropy Officer(s), offering guidance, sharing best practices, and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Support key projects within the Philanthropy department, modeling strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
Design and implement meaningful employee engagement opportunities, including custom volunteer events, fundraising campaigns, and giving drives.
Use volunteerism as a strategic gateway to build corporate loyalty and convert engagement into philanthropy.
Drive participation in matching gift programs, supporting internal champions, and simplifying access to employer match platforms.
Serve as a senior external representative of Second Harvest in corporate meetings, sponsorship events, panels, and industry convenings.
Deliver persuasive and tailored presentations that clearly articulate Second Harvest’s mission and the value of partnership.
Collaborate with Marketing to craft compelling content including proposals, impact reports, stewardship materials, and donor communications that reflect both brand voice and partner priorities.