Philanthropic Advisor (San Francisco Bay Area region)

MVP funds local organizing and movement-building groups working to shift culture, win power, and shape policy.

MVP operates like a “mutual fund” for political giving: We raise money from donors, then channel it toward the most impactful organizations and power-building work around the country. Learn more: https://movement.vote.

As a Philanthropic Advisor at MVP, you will prospect, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and funders who give — or have the capacity to give — $10,000 or more annually, primarily (but not exclusively) in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will report to the Western Regional Philanthropic Director and work closely with donor team members in MVP’s Western region.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, relationship-centered professional who thrives on helping people channel their values into transformative change. You bring both structure and creativity, balance independence with collaboration, and can juggle multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Donor Relations

• Develop and manage a portfolio of ~150 major gift donors and prospects.

• Create individualized engagement and stewardship plans for each donor based on giving history, potential, interests, and affinities.

• Conduct face-to-face meetings with donors for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Prospect and qualify new potential donors.

• Ensure donor and prospect interactions are carefully tracked in the database, with the highest respect for confidentiality and trust.

• Identify creative ways to engage donors and prospects, including gatherings, events, and collaboration with MVP volunteers.

• Collaborate with organizational leadership and cross-departmental staff on fundraising strategies and donor relationship-building.

Donor Organizing and Engagement

• Partner with the donor organizing team to inspire and mobilize donors, helping them activate their networks in support of grassroots movements and aligned campaigns that are building long-term power.

• Organize and participate in donor events, conferences, and other gatherings to deepen engagement and expand MVP’s community of supporters.

Other

• Increase MVP’s visibility and influence in the San Francisco Bay Area through strategic outreach and networking, including conferences, trainings, and donor convenings, with a goal of growing the base of supporters and donors.

• Participate in a cross-functional team environment, supporting overall team success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Major gifts experience: Minimum five years’ experience directly soliciting major gifts ($10,000+) and prospecting for new donors.

• Portfolio management: Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of major donors.

• Self-directed: Ability to work independently with minimal administrative support.

• Well-organized: Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Database-savvy: Proficiency with donor databases and managing confidential information, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Mission-aligned: Knowledge of and passion for social justice, progressive movements, and/or Democratic politics.

• Philanthropy-connected: Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in the Bay Area.

• Bay Area-based: Currently living in one of the nine Bay Area counties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Past work in the progressive social movement space, ideally within multi-entity organizations (c3, c4, PAC).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Outstanding relationship-building abilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through

• Strategic thinking and planning skills

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 (based on experience), plus a generous benefits package

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Employer-paid premiums of health insurance at 100% for most individuals and 75% for family

• Dental and vision insurance coverage

• 401(k) account with partial match

• Basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance direct coverage

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account availability

• Work From Home stipend

• Wellness stipend

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Access to free online courses

• Paid vacation (4 weeks), paid holidays (9 days), and office closures (fall and winter breaks)

• Two floating paid days off (to be used at your discretion)

• 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave

• Up to 4 weeks of paid Bereavement Leave

• Up to 12 weeks of Family Leave (up to 4 weeks paid)

• Sabbatical Leave

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Full-time, remote, based in the San Francisco Bay Area (required) for in-person donor engagement

Travel Required

• 10-25% travel

• Occasional, optional travel for internal team gatherings (2-5 times per year)

Direct Reports

• None

Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this role. We encourage early applications, as the posting may close without notice once we reach a sufficient applicant pool.

Movement Voter Project isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. MVP does not discriminate based upon race/ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, formerly incarcerated or convicted persons, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic. 

Movement Voter Project is the public “dba” name for All Hands On Deck, Inc.