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About the Role
The Senior Philanthropic Advisor (SPA) manages a major and principal gift portfolio, operating with significant independence and serving as a strategic thought partner on complex $1M+ gift strategies. The SPA is developing toward principal gift leadership with a growing pipeline of $1M+ prospects, requiring relationship depth and strategic sophistication for multi-cycle, multi-partner cultivation.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 100–125 donors and prospects spanning major gift ($100K–$1M) and principal gift ($1M+) capacity.
- Execute all $100K–$500K gift strategies independently.
- Manage $500K–$1M solicitations with AVP input as needed.
- Develop and execute $1M+ gift strategies in active partnership with the AVP.
- Achieve annual personal revenue goal (Typically $2.5M-$3M in first year with growth to $3M–$5M).
- Ensure consistent pipeline growth with at least 10–15 qualified $1M+ prospects in active cultivation.
- Engage the AVP proactively and consistently as a thought partner on $1M+ strategies.
- Participate in bi-weekly portfolio review with AVP.
- Model the escalation culture for PA colleagues.
- Request AVP co-attendance or support at key $1M+ solicitation meetings.
- Build and sustain complex, multi-year relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families capable of $100K–$5M+ gifts.
- Navigate multi-stakeholder donor environments with increasing independence.
- Partner with chapter Territory Executives, Philanthropic Engagement roles, volunteer leaders, and national staff.
- Lead Planned Giving conversations within the portfolio.
- Develop blended gift strategies where appropriate.
- Identify donors with connectivity to or decision-making power for corporate prospects.
- Informally share expertise and strategy insights with colleagues.
- Contribute to team strategy sessions and portfolio review meetings.
- Model CRM discipline and data-driven portfolio management.
- Maintain deep expertise in Breakthrough T1D's mission, research portfolio, and investment priorities.
- Maintain accurate, timely CRM documentation.
- Use portfolio analytics to inform strategy and report pipeline health to the AVP.
- Participate in strategic planning processes.
- Identify opportunities to leverage mission partners, campaign cabinet members, and other key volunteers in the fundraising process.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of major gift fundraising experience with demonstrated success closing gifts of $500,000+.
- Experience in a matrixed, chapter-based organization or similarly complex structure preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute principal gift strategies ($1M+), with evidence of a qualified $1M+ pipeline.
- Proactive, collaborative working style.
- Models and welcomes active partnership with senior leadership on complex accounts.
- Strong relationship management skills with donors, advisors, volunteers, and cross-functional staff.
- Ability to develop and present complex, multi-asset gift strategies (outright, planned, blended).
- Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM.
- Strong data discipline and analytical approach to portfolio management.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
Skills
- Major gift fundraising
- Principal gift fundraising
- Relationship management
- Strategic planning
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce or comparable)
- Data analysis
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Planned giving
- Blended gift strategies
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Advanced degree or CFRE preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $140k - $170k
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Voluntary benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefit accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Performance-based bonuses
- Generous paid time off
About the Company
- Breakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization.
- We help make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures.
- We invest in promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices.
- We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues impacting the T1D community.
- We provide resources and guidance to make it easier to live and thrive with T1D.
- Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and ultimately cure T1D and its complications.
- We are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.
Equal Opportunity
- Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.