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Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Temporary (6 months), at least three days working on site per week
The temporary Philanthropy Program Associate provides administrative and operational support to SFMOMA’s Philanthropy department during a staff leave, working closely with the Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Operations (DSPO) and the Program Manager (PM).
The role supports key department initiatives, including Trustee Giving and Board and committee activities; maintains accurate donor and Trustee records in Tessitura; and serves as a key point of contact for the department. Working in close collaboration with colleagues across the museum, as well as Trustees, donors, and external partners, the Associate helps sustain a Philanthropy program that builds meaningful, long-term relationships with museum supporters and advances the museum’s fundraising goals.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide administrative support for the Trustee Giving Portfolio, including invoices, gift acknowledgment letters, receipts, Tessitura plans, maintaining accurate Trustee contact and relationship data (e.g., emails, addresses, and assistant contacts) in Tessitura.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Operations and the Program Manager, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and expense reports.
- Provide administrative support for the Development Committee and Committee on Trustees, including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, gathering RSVPs, ordering catering, and taking minutes.
- Provide general clerical support to the Philanthropy team as needed, including donor ticketing for public programs, catalogue orders, and management of the Philanthropy mailbox.
- Maintain Philanthropy staff resources, including organizational charts and staff lookbooks.
- Liaise with the Director’s Office to support Board meetings, including staffing meetings, drafting Trustee communications, assisting with slide presentations and talking points, and coordinating pre-read materials.
- Maintain donor and prospect records in Tessitura, the museum’s constituent database, including tracking prospect cultivation, pulling data, preparing reports, and working cross-functionally to ensure data integrity.
- Assist with prospect research, including preparing donor profiles, bios, and lookbooks and conducting wealth research.
- Coordinate the Annual Donor Listing in the Museum’s magazine, a cross-departmental initiative.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience, preferably working in a Philanthropy program.
- Ability to handle many projects with overlapping deadlines at once.
- Excellent time management.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent writing and communication skills.
- Philanthropic research experience and discretion in sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with trustees, volunteers, public, and staff.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work, such as donor information, department operations, and financials.
Job posting open date: 11/6/26
All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed.
Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Temporary (6 months), at least three days working on site per week
The temporary Philanthropy Program Associate provides administrative and operational support to SFMOMA’s Philanthropy department during a staff leave, working closely with the Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Operations (DSPO) and the Program Manager (PM).
The role supports key department initiatives, including Trustee Giving and Board and committee activities; maintains accurate donor and Trustee records in Tessitura; and serves as a key point of contact for the department. Working in close collaboration with colleagues across the museum, as well as Trustees, donors, and external partners, the Associate helps sustain a Philanthropy program that builds meaningful, long-term relationships with museum supporters and advances the museum’s fundraising goals.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide administrative support for the Trustee Giving Portfolio, including invoices, gift acknowledgment letters, receipts, Tessitura plans, maintaining accurate Trustee contact and relationship data (e.g., emails, addresses, and assistant contacts) in Tessitura.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Operations and the Program Manager, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and expense reports.
- Provide administrative support for the Development Committee and Committee on Trustees, including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, gathering RSVPs, ordering catering, and taking minutes.
- Provide general clerical support to the Philanthropy team as needed, including donor ticketing for public programs, catalogue orders, and management of the Philanthropy mailbox.
- Maintain Philanthropy staff resources, including organizational charts and staff lookbooks.
- Liaise with the Director’s Office to support Board meetings, including staffing meetings, drafting Trustee communications, assisting with slide presentations and talking points, and coordinating pre-read materials.
- Maintain donor and prospect records in Tessitura, the museum’s constituent database, including tracking prospect cultivation, pulling data, preparing reports, and working cross-functionally to ensure data integrity.
- Assist with prospect research, including preparing donor profiles, bios, and lookbooks and conducting wealth research.
- Coordinate the Annual Donor Listing in the Museum’s magazine, a cross-departmental initiative.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience, preferably working in a Philanthropy program.
- Ability to handle many projects with overlapping deadlines at once.
- Excellent time management.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent writing and communication skills.
- Philanthropic research experience and discretion in sensitive and confidential matters.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with trustees, volunteers, public, and staff.
- Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work, such as donor information, department operations, and financials.
Job posting open date: 11/6/26
All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in philanthropy associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
- Experience with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit, or DonorPerfect
- Demonstrated grant writing or grant research experience with foundations or government funders
- Strong written communication skills with experience producing donor correspondence and impact reports
- Familiarity with moves management and donor stewardship practices across the giving cycle
- CFRE certification or active progress toward it preferred for mid-level and senior associate roles
Tips for Your Philanthropy Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to fundraising metrics
Philanthropy roles want to see concrete impact, so replace vague duties with outcomes like dollars raised, donor retention rates improved, or grants secured. Even student or volunteer fundraising experience counts if you frame it around results.
Highlight grant writing and CRM experience
Many postings screen for specific tools like Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit, or DonorPerfect and for grant writing samples. Name the platforms you've used and link to or mention writing samples in your application to clear these filters quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists philanthropy associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations by funding model
Community foundations, private foundations, and university development offices each have distinct donor pipelines and priorities. Align your cover letter language to whichever funding model the employer uses so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Prepare a portfolio of stewardship materials
Bring writing samples that show range: a donor acknowledgment letter, a grant proposal excerpt, and an impact report section demonstrate the full communication scope this role requires. Interviewers in philanthropy often ask to review these before or during interviews.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Philanthropy roles often have compressed salary bands, but many organizations fund AFP membership, conference attendance, or CFRE exam costs. Ask about these during the offer conversation since they add real career value and are frequently approved when asked.
Philanthropy Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most philanthropy associates?
The companies hiring the most philanthropy associates right now include City of Hope, MAMA'S KITCHEN, and North Carolina State University, with the largest share of openings in California, Missouri, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, large community foundations, and research universities consistently represent the highest volume of postings.
How many philanthropy associate jobs are remote?
About 75% of philanthropy associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles most common for positions that involve in-person donor events, prospect research, or gift processing. Grant writing and donor communications roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility within this job family.
How do you become a philanthropy associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a field like nonprofit management, communications, or social work, then build experience through volunteer fundraising, university annual fund work, or internships with development offices. Learn at least one donor CRM platform, practice writing grant proposals and donor acknowledgment letters, and pursue AFP membership to build your professional network in the sector.
Can you get hired as a philanthropy associate with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level philanthropy associate roles accept candidates who have volunteer fundraising, student philanthropy council, or nonprofit internship experience in lieu of full-time development work. Emphasize any exposure to donor databases, event coordination, or grant research, and lead with writing samples that demonstrate the communication skills central to the role.
What does the philanthropy associate interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone or video screen focused on your background in fundraising and nonprofit work, followed by a panel interview with development staff and sometimes a major gifts officer. Many organizations include a written exercise such as drafting a donor acknowledgment letter or reviewing a mock grant opportunity, so prepare writing samples and expect to discuss your approach to donor stewardship in detail.
Where can I find and apply to philanthropy associate jobs?
You can find and apply to philanthropy associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and interests, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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