Walnut Creek Office

Develop your donor cultivation skills and help us grow with this new position. Front Porch Communities Foundation supporters care about people living vibrant lives - in Front Porch retirement communities, affordable housing communities, and community services programs for older adults.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Foundation Philanthropy Officer, the Associate Philanthropy Officer plays an integral role in supporting our mission to strengthen and advance an organization-wide philanthropic culture. This position plays a key role in donor cultivation, stewardship and event planning, and fundraising communications to help donors reach targeted donor engagement goals in Northern California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Work in partnership with a Philanthropy Officer to build relationships with donors and prospects and conduct targeted outreach activities to reach philanthropy engagement and support goals.
• Play a key role in welcoming new retirement community residents, introducing the Foundation, exploring their interests and philanthropic potential, and identifying next steps to engage their interest and support.
• Facilitate donor cultivation touchpoints, including written and phone contacts (such as birthday cards, holiday cards, gift thank you notes/calls).
• Play a key role in planning and producing educational and fundraising efforts, including events (such as newcomer coffees, donor receptions), planned gift education efforts, appeals and other activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate prospect and donor information and contacts in the fundraising database.
• Curate community donor honor rolls and literature racks.

2. Marketing Communications

• Collaborate with the Foundation team to identify and produce content for distribution in print, digital, social and electronic formats.

3. Special Events

• Collaborate with the Foundation team on events and special projects, playing a key role in coordinating resident events and presentations. Serve as lead liaison for assigned communities in finalizing arrangements, coordinating invitations, managing RSVPs, and connecting with community staff and external partners.
• Work with the Foundation team, Board members and other staff to identify and solicit sponsors or underwriters for financial and in-kind support.

4. Operations Support

• Develop relationships with staff, community members and other constituencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to Front Porch mission of inspiring and building community, cultivating meaningful relationships and experiences that respond creatively to changing needs.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and independence in carrying out responsibilities.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) programs and other software tools.
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required with a Bachelor's degree highly desirable.
• A minimum of three years’ related professional experience, preferably in nonprofit developmental environment highly desirable.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.