Senior Philanthropy Advisor

FOOD FOR THE POOR INC•Coconut Creek, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Philanthropy Advisor in Food For The Poor’s Major Gifts department advances the organization’s mission by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-capacity donors. The role manages a portfolio of major and principal gift donors, develops meaningful relationships, and aligns donor interests with high-impact funding opportunities supporting immediate relief and long-term sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean. As a trusted advisor, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor provides a mission-driven donor experience that encourages engagement, transformational giving, and lasting partnerships. The position develops donor engagement and fundraising strategies, secures significant gifts, coordinates proposals and communications with internal teams, and supports donor participation in site visits and mission trips. It also maintains donor records, tracks portfolio performance, forecasts revenue, and collaborates across departments to strengthen fundraising and organizational impact. Domestic travel and international mission trips are required as needed; donor engagement outside standard business hours may also be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in major and principal gifts fundraising.
Proven record of closing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts.
Experience managing donor portfolios and building long-term philanthropic relationships.
Ability to work independently while contributing to team-based goals.
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with high-capacity donors.
Ability to align donor interests with organizational priorities and program impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinking and strong execution discipline.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft 365 tools.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Flexibility to engage with donors outside standard business hours when required.
Valid driver’s license.
Commitment to and alignment with Food For The Poor’s Christian mission and values.

Nice To Haves

CFRE or CAP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 125–150 major and principal gift donors and prospects.
Develop and execute individualized engagement strategies to deepen donor relationships and increase giving.
Lead donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Conduct meaningful donor interactions in person, virtually, and by phone.
Build and manage an annual solicitation pipeline aligned with individual and team revenue goals.
Secure five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts for Food For The Poor programs and initiatives.
Match donor interests with funding opportunities demonstrating measurable impact and sustainability.
Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships Department on donor acquisition strategies.
Work with internal teams to develop proposals, reports, and donor communications.
Deliver a personalized donor experience reflecting the organization’s mission and values, with consistent communication, transparency, and follow-through.
Facilitate donor engagement opportunities, including site visits and mission trips.
Collaborate with Marketing, International Programs, and other stakeholders to maintain a donor-centric approach.
Contribute to donor acquisition strategies and broader fundraising initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and activity tracking in CRM systems.
Provide updates on portfolio performance, pipeline progression, and revenue forecasting.
Travel domestically to meet donors and participate in international mission trips to showcase funding opportunities, observe projects, and strengthen donor commitment.
Follow ethical fundraising standards, including those of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Pursue professional development in fundraising best practices.
Model Food For The Poor’s CRUSE principles: Collaboration, Right Things Right, Urgency, Stewardship, and Engagement.