Senior Level Philanthropy Manager Jobs
Senior level philanthropy manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of fundraising strategy, donor portfolio leadership, and the development teams and programs that deliver mission impact. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like City of Hope, Gladstone Institutes, and Northern Light Health hiring at this level now.
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE: The Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer provides strategic leadership for the entire philanthropy enterprise and is accountable for total organizational revenue, financial stewardship, team culture, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's path to lasting financial strength. Setting multi-year fundraising strategy across all programs and initiatives, the VP/CPO fosters a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and ensures every fundraising effort reflects the mission, vision and values of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
As a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, the VP/CPO serves as the President & CEO's principal adviser and partner on all matters of philanthropy and advancement. The VP/CPO leads the organization's highest-level donor relationships across a focused portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gifts, while maintaining strategic oversight of the entire philanthropy program. In close collaboration with the President & CEO, the VP/CPO establishes clear performance benchmarks, monitors progress and ensures the philanthropy strategy delivers measurable impact aligned with institutional priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Sets and leads overall philanthropy strategy for all programs and initiatives, demonstrates financial stewardship, and drives organizational revenue and team performance
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Serves as Primary Liaison and Partner to Foundation Board of Directors, fostering board engagement in fundraising
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Maintains a focused personal portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gift prospects, leading the organization's most complex, high-value donor relationships
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Directs hiring, development and performance of the philanthropy team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization
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Serves as a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, contributing to organizational planning and institutional priorities
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Leads strategic initiatives and special projects advancing Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's mission and long-term financial strength
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) preferred
- Minimum of ten years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience required, including five or more years in senior leadership with full program oversight and verifiable personal solicitation and successful closing of major and principal gifts
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.
Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
SCOPE: The Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer provides strategic leadership for the entire philanthropy enterprise and is accountable for total organizational revenue, financial stewardship, team culture, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's path to lasting financial strength. Setting multi-year fundraising strategy across all programs and initiatives, the VP/CPO fosters a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and ensures every fundraising effort reflects the mission, vision and values of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
As a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, the VP/CPO serves as the President & CEO's principal adviser and partner on all matters of philanthropy and advancement. The VP/CPO leads the organization's highest-level donor relationships across a focused portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gifts, while maintaining strategic oversight of the entire philanthropy program. In close collaboration with the President & CEO, the VP/CPO establishes clear performance benchmarks, monitors progress and ensures the philanthropy strategy delivers measurable impact aligned with institutional priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-
Sets and leads overall philanthropy strategy for all programs and initiatives, demonstrates financial stewardship, and drives organizational revenue and team performance
-
Serves as Primary Liaison and Partner to Foundation Board of Directors, fostering board engagement in fundraising
-
Maintains a focused personal portfolio of major ($50K+) and principal-level gift prospects, leading the organization's most complex, high-value donor relationships
-
Directs hiring, development and performance of the philanthropy team, fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization
-
Serves as a member of the Cancer Center's Senior Management Team, contributing to organizational planning and institutional priorities
-
Leads strategic initiatives and special projects advancing Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation's mission and long-term financial strength
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) preferred
- Minimum of ten years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience required, including five or more years in senior leadership with full program oversight and verifiable personal solicitation and successful closing of major and principal gifts
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Senior Level Philanthropy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level philanthropy manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have independently managed major gift portfolios, led capital campaigns, or built out development functions from the ground up. A demonstrated history of closing six- and seven-figure gifts, supervising development staff, and aligning fundraising strategy with organizational goals gives candidates the strongest edge. Board engagement experience and comfort presenting to executive leadership also matter at the senior level.
Which companies hire senior level philanthropy managers?
Companies hiring senior level philanthropy managers right now include City of Hope, Gladstone Institutes, and Northern Light Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large nonprofits, healthcare systems, universities, and philanthropic foundations that run complex, multi-channel development programs requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level philanthropy manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by organization type and mission. About 25% of senior level philanthropy manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of flexible work in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Roles that require in-person donor cultivation or staff supervision tend to stay on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote.
What makes a philanthropy manager role senior level?
Senior level philanthropy manager roles are defined by scope, ownership, and leadership responsibility. These positions involve setting fundraising strategy rather than executing it, managing development staff or volunteer committees, stewarding a portfolio of major or principal gift donors, and reporting directly to a chief development officer or executive leadership. Senior roles are also distinguished by accountability for portfolio revenue targets and cross-functional collaboration with program, finance, and communications teams.
Which industries hire the most senior level philanthropy managers?
Senior level philanthropy manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate large, institutionalized development programs that require experienced professionals to lead donor strategy, manage teams, and sustain long-term philanthropic relationships.