Director, Philanthropic Advising

Director, Philanthropic Advising Become a Part of the NPT Team

Position:Director, Philanthropic Advising

Location: Conshohocken/Hybrid or Remote

Job :739

# of Openings:1

National Philanthropic Trust is the leading partner for donor-advised giving, providing donors, family offices, foundations, and financial service institutions with the solutions and expertise needed to transform philanthropic intention into action.

Since its founding in 1996, NPT has raised more than $92 billion in charitable contributions and currently manages more than $65 billion in charitable assets. As the largest independent sponsor of donor-advised funds (DAFs), NPT ranks among the largest grant-making institutions in the United States. It has made more than one million grants, totaling over $44.7 billion, to nonprofit organizations worldwide.

NPT has a proud history of innovation and an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. NPT now employs more than 235 full-time professionals across 18 states in the U.S. and more than 10 team members in the United Kingdom. Approximately 170 are based in the Greater Philadelphia area. Team members are valued, celebrated, and afforded opportunities to bring their entrepreneurial spirit and talents to inspire and enable philanthropy.

NPT seeks an accomplished Director, Philanthropic Advising to play a central role in guiding major philanthropists, families, and institutions in defining and achieving their charitable goals. This position is designed for candidates with philanthropy advising experience – individuals who have advised high-net-worth individual and foundation funders on strategic giving, impact measurement, and sector analysis, rather than candidates coming from fundraising, development, or wealth management backgrounds.

As part of NPT’s Philanthropic Advising team, you will serve as a trusted advisor and engagement leader, helping clients develop thoughtful, evidence-based giving strategies and translating their values into meaningful philanthropic action. You’ll also contribute to the continued growth and innovation of NPT’s advising practice, helping to shape how we support donors and partners across the philanthropic ecosystem.

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annual salary, plus 12% annual discretionary bonus.

This position is remote; however, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of our Conshohocken, PA headquarters are required to follow our hybrid work schedule, working onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

• Serve as engagement lead or key contributor for advising engagements with individual philanthropists, families, or foundations.
• Partner with senior team members to design and deliver custom initiatives and research solutions grounded in analysis and field insights.
• Lead or participate in client workshops, strategy sessions, and board or family meetings to guide decision-making and build alignment.
• Develop and manage project work plans, ensuring deliverables meet NPT’s high standards for quality, insight, and impact.

• Lead or supervise deep-dive research and analysis on a range of issue areas.
• Engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts to incorporate diverse perspectives into strategic analysis.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear, compelling client-facing materials.
• Translate research insights into actionable strategies and guidance for clients.

• Contribute to the creation of NPT’s donor and advisor resources, case studies, and publications on emerging issues in philanthropy.
• Collaborate with Communications & Marketing to develop thought-leadership…