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Philanthropy Officer jobs are open across nonprofits, foundations, universities, and healthcare systems, from entry-level development associate to senior director, with specializations in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and planned giving. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Job ID: JR-115706
- Location Name: BHCS 15 LaSalle Square
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 11/9/2026
SUMMARY
Develops compelling content that advances Brown Health's fundraising, stewardship, and campaign priorities. Creates donor-centered narratives that communicate impact, inspire philanthropy, and support enterprise fundraising efforts.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.
Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health’s mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Brown University Health Competencies which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Brown University Health Competencies include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Performance Expectations
- Produce high-quality written content that meets established deadlines and editorial standards.
- Support fundraising priorities through strategic storytelling and donor communications.
- Maintain consistent messaging across philanthropy communications.
Core Responsibilities
- Write publications, campaign case statements, stewardship impact reports, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
- Develop donor-centered stories that highlight patient impact, clinical excellence, research, and philanthropy.
- Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop proposals, presentations, and customized donor materials as appropriate.
- Create messaging supporting annual fundraising, leadership giving, stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
- Draft event remarks for leadership and in partnership with frontline fundraising strategy, as appropriate.
- Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, patients, donors, and leadership to develop compelling content.
- Maintain editorial consistency across philanthropy communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of professional writing experience for fundraising.
- Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
Pay Range
$67,724.80 - $111,716.80
Location
BHCS 15 LaSalle Square - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8am-5pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
Yes
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
- Job ID: JR-115706
- Location Name: BHCS 15 LaSalle Square
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 11/9/2026
SUMMARY
Develops compelling content that advances Brown Health's fundraising, stewardship, and campaign priorities. Creates donor-centered narratives that communicate impact, inspire philanthropy, and support enterprise fundraising efforts.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Brown University Health is actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.
Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health’s mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Brown University Health Competencies which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Brown University Health Competencies include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
- Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
- Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.
Performance Expectations
- Produce high-quality written content that meets established deadlines and editorial standards.
- Support fundraising priorities through strategic storytelling and donor communications.
- Maintain consistent messaging across philanthropy communications.
Core Responsibilities
- Write publications, campaign case statements, stewardship impact reports, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
- Develop donor-centered stories that highlight patient impact, clinical excellence, research, and philanthropy.
- Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop proposals, presentations, and customized donor materials as appropriate.
- Create messaging supporting annual fundraising, leadership giving, stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
- Draft event remarks for leadership and in partnership with frontline fundraising strategy, as appropriate.
- Conduct interviews with clinicians, researchers, patients, donors, and leadership to develop compelling content.
- Maintain editorial consistency across philanthropy communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of professional writing experience for fundraising.
- Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
Pay Range
$67,724.80 - $111,716.80
Location
BHCS 15 LaSalle Square - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
M-F 8am-5pm
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
Yes
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in philanthropy officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing a major gifts portfolio or donor relationships
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Experience conducting prospect research using wealth screening tools and philanthropic databases
- Strong written communication skills for drafting proposals, cases for support, and donor correspondence
- Familiarity with planned giving vehicles including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and trusts
Tips for Your Philanthropy Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to gift metrics
Philanthropy officers are hired on fundraising results, so your resume needs dollar figures tied to specific campaigns or donor portfolios you managed. Replace vague duties like 'supported development efforts' with concrete outcomes like gifts secured or donor retention improved.
Target organizations by fundraising stage
A startup nonprofit building its major gifts program needs a different skill set than a university with a mature planned giving portfolio. Filter openings by organization size and campaign phase so your experience maps directly to what they're hiring for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists philanthropy officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your donor stewardship experience
Many candidates oversell prospecting and undersell stewardship. Hiring committees for philanthropy roles weigh long-term donor relationship management heavily, so your resume and cover letter should show how you retained and upgraded existing donors, not just acquired new ones.
Prepare for a prospect research exercise
Many philanthropy officer interviews include a live or take-home exercise where you identify and prioritize prospective donors from a mock portfolio. Practice pulling wealth screening signals and philanthropic history to build a credible case for outreach priority.
Negotiate beyond base salary in development roles
Philanthropy officer offers often include professional development budgets, conference allowances, and performance bonuses tied to fundraising goals. When negotiating, ask specifically about gift officer incentive structures and what counts toward your portfolio metrics in year one.
Philanthropy Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most philanthropy officers?
The most active employers for philanthropy officers right now are Augusta Health, Beebe Healthcare, and Brown University Health, and the most openings are in Massachusetts, Delaware, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, research universities, and large community foundations tend to post the most consistent volume of philanthropy officer openings.
How do you become a philanthropy officer?
Most philanthropy officers start in adjacent development roles such as development coordinator, annual fund associate, or donor relations specialist to build foundational skills in donor communication and database management. From there, moving into a gift officer role requires demonstrating you can manage a prospect portfolio, make donor asks, and close gifts. Certifications like the CFRE credential signal professional commitment and can strengthen your candidacy for senior positions.
Can you get hired as a philanthropy officer without direct fundraising experience?
Yes, some organizations hire into entry-level philanthropy officer roles from adjacent backgrounds like sales, client relationship management, or community outreach, particularly if you can show transferable skills in relationship-building and persuasive communication. Volunteering on a nonprofit development committee or managing a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can also demonstrate relevant experience when formal development history is limited.
What does the philanthropy officer interview process look like?
Philanthropy officer interviews typically run two to three rounds. The first round is usually a phone or video screen with HR or a development director focused on your background and motivation. A second round often involves a panel with senior development staff and may include a prospect research exercise or a mock donor pitch. Final rounds sometimes include a conversation with a chief development officer or board member.
Where can I find and apply to philanthropy officer jobs?
You can find and apply to philanthropy officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nonprofits, foundations, universities, and healthcare systems across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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