Advisor, Strategic Philanthropy Austin

Who we are Susan G.

Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment and you can work anywhere within the U.S.

We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever.

For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.

Susan G.

Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

Its encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally! What You'll Be Doing in the role of Advisor Strategic Philanthropy The Advisor, Strategic Philanthropy (Major Gift Officer) is a senior frontline fundraising position within Susan G.

Komens Major Gifts & Planned Giving team.

This role is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of high-capacity donors across multiple regions, developing strong philanthropic partnerships, and securing multi-year and leadership-level gifts to advance Komens mission.

This position operates in close collaboration with Donor Experience Officers, Director of Donor Experience, and Vice President to deliver a high-touch, donor-centered experience and to maximize revenue outcomes across assigned regions.

This role is a senior individual contributor position with no direct management responsibilities and is focused exclusively on donor relationship management, cultivation strategy, and revenue growth at the national level.

What You Will Bring to the Table Manage a national portfolio of major gift donors and prospects with an annual revenue responsibility growing to $1M+.

Build long-term philanthropic relationships that drive donor retention, upgrades, and increased lifetime value.

Develop and execute tailored discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

Secure major gifts, multi-year commitments, planned gifts, and tax-smart contributions including DAF, stock, and IRA/QCD gifts.

Maintain consistent, high-touch donor engagement across channels including in-person meetings, video, phone, and personalized written communication.

Partner with local market teams as necessary to coordinate cultivation strategies and local engagement opportunities to provide a seamless donor experience across regions.

Coordinate donor engagement across multiple markets to ensure consistent messaging, stewardship, and alignment with donor interests.

Partner with the Vice President to support overall major gift strategy and qualification pipelines.

Represent Komen at donor meetings, cultivation events, and stew...