Senior Philanthropy Officer

The Senior Philanthropy Officer develops, implements and maintains fundraising activities for Major and Planned Gifts. They will work with individual donors, foundations, and corporations to raise funds to support EJAF’s work. The candidate is responsible for developing and executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a 100-125 person portfolio. In collaboration with EJAF leadership, the Sr. Philanthropy Officer makes the case for support through persuasive communication of our mission to a sophisticated group of high-net-worth individuals.

The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser, strategic thinker, highly effective communicator and superior writer, intuitive manager, and skilled relationship-builder. They must be able to convey EJAF’s mission in compelling ways to prospects and key stakeholders. The Sr. Philanthropy Officer is a results-oriented self-starter with a record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts through well-designed and implemented strategies. This individual will report directly to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (US), and manage a Development Coordinator/Admin.