The Philanthropic Services Officer's primary responsibility is increasing and enhancing the Foundation’s development and donor services. Full-time position + excellent benefits. Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] (please include Philanthropic Services Officer in the subject line). This position will remain open until it is filled. Full job description below.
JOB TITLE: Philanthropic Services Officer
DEPARTMENT: Philanthropic Services
SUPERVISOR: Vice President Philanthropic Services & Advancement
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a community asset. The Foundation is a collection of funds established by donors interested in philanthropy and supporting the greater Toledo area. Currently, the assets of the Foundation in excess of $435 million are made up of more than 900 funds. The Foundation is the largest grantmaker in the Toledo area, granting more than $20 million annually.
The Philanthropic Services team of Greater Toledo Community Foundation actively works with more than 1,000 charitable individuals, families and businesses to express their generosity. The Philanthropic Services Officer is charged with the overall growth and sustainability of the Foundation: to secure funds for the organization by fulfilling the interests and passions of prospective donors and advising current fundholders. Additionally, the position builds relationships with estate planning and corporate attorneys, accountants, financial planners, wealth managers and trust officers. This position will be responsible for assisting leadership related to development and donor services.
The Philanthropic Services Officer is responsible for delivering excellent fundholder experiences in grantmaking and philanthropic advising to 300 funds in their portfolio. The position is also charged with maintaining relationships with affiliate community foundations, including employees, board members, fundholders and prospects. Success is defined by new fund growth, current fundholder satisfaction, legacy conversions, positive attitude and teamwork.
Active Development
Relationship Management and Advising
Additional
Bachelor’s degree
Other:
Outstanding written and verbal skills.
Must be able to develop interpersonal relationships with multiple constituents.
Ability to plan, organize and remain accountable.
Experience in making group presentations and committee management.
Ability to function in a confidential manner.
Impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm and ability to establish credibility.
Able to organize own work in the Philanthropic Services Department to meet deadlines.
Able to think and act independently and with good judgement.
Advanced word processing functions skills.
While this is mainly an office position, the ability to lift small boxes (letter stock, postcard stock, paper) is required occasionally.
Additionally, this position will require travel outside of the office to meet with prospective donors, financial planners and current donors.
To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include Philanthropic Services Officer in the subject line. The position will remain open until it is filled.