Vice President of Philanthropy Services

Bridges Trust•Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Vice President of Philanthropy Services is responsible for delivering exceptional philanthropic services to Bridges Trust clients while building and scaling a comprehensive advisory platform across donor-advised funds, private foundations, and other charitable vehicles. This role combines strategic client leadership, oversight of the firm’s donor-advised fund solution, and team management to position the firm as a trusted partner in philanthropy. This position plays a critical role in growing the firm’s philanthropic footprint, developing scalable advisory solutions, strengthening internal capabilities, and ensuring alignment with best practices in governance, compliance, and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Proven Track Record in Client and/or Prospect Development
Demonstrated experience managing or advising on Donor Advised Funds
Experience overseeing philanthropic planning and grant administration
Strategic relationship builder with measurable success in growth and retention
Strong leadership capability, including oversight of systems, compliance, and operational processes
Business development mindset with ability to drive measurable revenue growth
Client-focused and responsive; diplomatic and tactful in all client situations
Skilled in negotiation, problem solving, delegation, and solution-oriented sales
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Commitment to operating within a collaborative, team-based culture aligned with the Firm’s core values: trust, excellence, service, diligence, relationship, performance, and development

Nice To Haves

Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
10+ years of nonprofit, philanthropy, wealth advisory, or related leadership experience
Experience leading or scaling a philanthropic services or DAF platform

Responsibilities

Partner with client-facing teams to identify and cultivate philanthropic services opportunities
Lead prospect conversations and develop customized proposals for private families and foundations
Serve as a trusted philanthropic advisor and relationship lead for key client relationships sourced through business development efforts
Deepen relationships with existing clients by expanding philanthropic engagement and strategic advisory services
Position the firm as a leader in philanthropic strategy and donor advised fund management through community engagement, speaking opportunities, and industry participation
Provide strategic oversight of the firm’s donor advised fund platform, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and excellence within both operational and customer experience
Enhance and evolve the donor advised fund value proposition, including service offerings, grantmaking support, and impact reporting capabilities
Serve as subject matter expert on donor advised fund strategy for advisors and clients
Identify opportunities to integrate donor advised fund services with broader philanthropic and wealth planning solutions
Lead philanthropic visioning, strategic planning, and grantmaking strategy for private families and foundations
Advise on charitable vehicle selection and structuring in coordination with tax and legal advisors
Guide impact measurement and evaluation, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative approaches
Support governance design, multigenerational engagement, and succession planning
Lead, mentor, and develop the philanthropy services team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
Set clear performance expectations and align team goals with firm growth and strategic objectives.
Provide senior-level guidance on complex client engagements
Partner cross-functionally to deliver integrated client solutions and drive continuous process improvement
Contribute to long-term strategy for growth, capability building, and platform expansion