Philanthropy Officer

Philanthropy Officer at Point Blue Conservation Science

Location:

Position is based out of Point Blue's Headquarters in Petaluma, California. There is the potential to work remotely, with approximately two to three days per week in the Petaluma office.

Position Type:
Full-time, Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range $ to $. Point Blue is a fast-growing, collaborative team of scientists and professional staff committed to making a real difference through our shared work. We provide a hybrid work-environment in a beautiful work setting. You will accrue vacation in the amount of eighteen (18) days each calendar year in accordance with Point Blue policy. Other paid time off includes twelve (12) sick days and eight (8) paid holidays per calendar year.

Point Blue provides a comprehensive benefit package including employer paid medical and dental for staff and 75% for dependents. Other benefits include life insurance, long- and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary matching contributions from Point Blue.

About Point Blue:
Point Blue Conservation Science is an internationally recognized nonprofit advancing conservation through science, partnerships, and community engagement. Our scientists and staff work across California and beyond to address some of today's most pressing conservation challenges, conserving wildlife, restoring ecosystems, supporting climate resilience, and helping communities and working lands thrive. With approximately 160 staff members and over 60 years of impact, Point Blue combines rigorous science with practical solutions that benefit birds, other wildlife, and people.

We are committed to removing barriers based on racial, gender, cultural, and other factors and believe that equal representation is essential to the success of Point Blue’s mission and vision. We seek and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams.

Job Summary:

The Philanthropy Officer manages and grows a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects to achieve fundraising goals identified in Point Blue's annual budget and strategic plan, with a particular focus on unrestricted giving. Serving as the primary Point Blue contact for their donor portfolio, this role develops and implements strategies that deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support. The Philanthropy Officer will steward a portfolio of existing donors while proactively identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting new major gifts and planned giving prospects, building a robust pipeline of future support.

This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with experienced fundraising professionals, organizational leaders, scientists, and conservation practitioners while helping expand Point Blue’s impact and shape the future of its philanthropic program. Through personalized donor engagement opportunities and field experiences, the Philanthropy Officer plays a key role in connecting supporters to the science, partnerships, and on-the-ground actions that make Point Blue’s work possible.

• Donor Engagement and Fundraising: 90%
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 individual donors and prospects with the capacity to give $10,000+ annually. Cultivate, solicit, steward, and deepen relationships with donors and prospects to achieve annual fundraising goals, including securing 5- and 6-figure gifts and identifying planned giving opportunities for the Tern Society legacy giving program.
• Grow and strengthen the portfolio through a combination of transitioned donor relationships, newly identified prospects, and self-generated leads. Use research, networking,…