Philanthropy Officer

Deeply Rooted Since 1936

Status
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Full-time, Exempt

Location
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Remote within the state of Florida

Reports to
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President & CEO

Supervises
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Donor Support Manager

The Florida Wildlife Federation (FWF) is seeking a relationship-driven fundraiser to serve as its inaugural Philanthropy Officer and play a critical role in growing philanthropic support for the conservation of Florida's water, wildlife, and wild spaces. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic fundraising professional to help build and elevate our individual donor and planned giving programs, directly shaping the future of conservation across Florida.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Philanthropy Officer will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 mid-level and major gift donors and prospects, guiding them through the full fundraising cycle and toward deeper commitments - including membership in FWF's planned giving program, the Wild Florida Legacy Society. In addition to frontline donor engagement, this role leads and mentors FWF’s Donor Support Manager, providing strategic direction for donor stewardship, database management, and development operations.

The ideal candidate is an organized, goal-oriented, and proactive fundraiser who enjoys relationship building and communicating conservation impact. They will thrive in a collaborative, remote environment and play a key role in strengthening FWF's philanthropy pipeline as the organization marks its 90th anniversary and builds toward long-term, sustained donor support.

For 90 years, the Florida Wildlife Federation has worked to safeguard Florida's water, wildlife, and wild spaces; taking action today to prevent irreversible loss tomorrow. As Florida's natural beauty faces growing threats, FWF empowers conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and advocates to defend the places and species that make our state special, from the halls of the legislature to communities across Florida.

Through education, advocacy, and science-based stewardship, FWF works to conserve the state's iconic wildlife, habitats, and natural resources for present and future generations of Floridians.

• Manage and advance a portfolio of approximately 100 mid-level and major gift donors and prospects (major gifts defined as $5,000+) through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Identify and qualify new individual giving prospects, upgrading mid-level supporters toward major and legacy gifts
• Conduct donor meetings and participate in conservation tours and events across Florida to deepen donor understanding of FWF's mission and impact
• Partner closely with the President & CEO and Board members on high-impact donor solicitations and stewardship

• Identify, cultivate, and steward legacy giving opportunities in support of the Wild Florida Legacy Society
• Guide donors through planned giving vehicles (bequests, charitable gift annuities, and other deferred gifts) in coordination with FWF's leadership and legal advisors
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team on planned giving messaging and donor touchpoints tied to the Wild Florida Legacy Society's cultivation and stewardship cycle

• Supervise, mentor, and support the Donor Support Manager, guiding their daily workflow across donor records, gift processing, and stewardship communications
• Co-create the annual development operating plan, establishing clear metrics, KPIs, and fundraising goals alongside executive leadership in line with the newly updated strategic plan
• Oversee donor data integrity within FWF’s CRM, ensuring accurate moves…