Philanthropy Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance a portfolio of around 100 mid-level and major gift donors and prospects through tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.

• Discover and assess new individual giving prospects, encouraging mid-level supporters to transition to major and legacy gifts.

• Conduct donor meetings and engage in conservation tours and events throughout Florida.

• Collaborate with the President & CEO and Board members on impactful donor solicitations and stewardship initiatives.

• Identify, nurture, and manage legacy giving opportunities for the Wild Florida Legacy Society.

• Assist donors in navigating planned giving options, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and other deferred gifts.

• Work alongside marketing and communications teams to refine planned giving messaging and donor interactions.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide support to the Donor Support Manager.

• Partner with executive leadership to develop the annual development operating plan, including metrics, KPIs, and fundraising objectives.

• Ensure the integrity of donor data within FWF’s CRM, covering moves management, gift documentation, and reporting.

• Provide assistance for general development communications, annual appeals, and special organizational events as necessary.

• Report directly to the President & CEO.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in philanthropy, development, or fundraising.

• Proven track record of securing mid-level and major gifts while managing donor relationships throughout the entire fundraising cycle.

• Knowledge of planned giving, including the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of legacy or deferred gift donors.

• Familiarity with fundraising databases/CRMs and data-driven fundraising practices.

• Direct supervisory experience or a strong willingness to mentor and manage a direct report.

• CFRE or similar professional fundraising credential is preferred.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convey conservation impact with enthusiasm and clarity.

• Highly organized and self-motivated in a remote work setting.

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout Florida for donor visits and site tours.

• Preference for familiarity with conservation, land trusts, environmental nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations.

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Florida Wildlife Federation.

• Must reside in Florida.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance with United Healthcare.

• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match.

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Mid-year, week-long reset.

• Week-long end-of-year break at the end of December.

• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.

• $200 annual fitness stipend.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

• Remote work arrangement.