Remote Philanthropy Associate Jobs
Remote philanthropy associate jobs are open across the U.S. at foundations, nonprofits, and social-impact organizations hiring distributed teams, from entry-level development roles to senior donor-relations positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include Wonderful Agency, EDIFY, and One More Child. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Compensation Range:
Hourly: $46.32 - $46.32Position Summary
The Senior Account Executive, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy drives revenue growth and develops strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, associations, K-12 organizations, and industry leaders nationwide. The position identifies and cultivates new business opportunities, builds and maintains relationships with prospective and existing partners, and aligns the Institute’s training, certification, and capacity-building solutions with organizational needs and fundraising objectives. Through consultative engagement and strategic outreach, the Senior Account Executive supports the Institute’s mission to strengthen the nonprofit sector while achieving established revenue, business development, and partnership growth goals.
Essential Functions:
Build and Grow Partnerships
- Develops relationships with nonprofit leaders, associations, and decision-makers across the country.
- Identifies opportunities where Sanford Institute of Philanthropy products and services can add value.
- Secures new partnerships and maintains strong relationships with existing partners.
Manges a Partnership Pipeline
- Builds and maintains a consistent pipeline of prospective partners.
- Guides organizations from initial conversation through commitment.
- Tracks outreach, progress, and forecasts in a CRM system.
Drives Revenue and Growth
- Meets or exceeds individual revenue and partnership goals.
- Supports expansion into new markets and subsectors.
- Aligns partnership opportunities with organizational priorities and budgets.
Represents Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
- Attends conferences, convenings, and events.
- Leads webinars and presentations for prospective partners.
- Builds visibility and credibility within the nonprofit and association sectors.
Serves as Trusted Advisor
- Understands organizational needs through thoughtful conversations.
- Recommends solutions that strengthen fundraising capacity.
- Stays informed on sector trends and funding challenges.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Collaborates with Sanford Harmony to create enterprise opportunities that elevate the total contract value.
- Coaches Sanford Harmony Account Executives on how to open opportunities with nonprofits and K-12 organizations that can further support the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy pipeline.
- Works with marketing, program delivery, and leadership to support partners.
- Shares insights from the field to help improve strategy and offerings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development or a related field required.
- Experience securing funding, partnerships, or revenue required.
- Experience working with nonprofits or associations required.
- Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.
- Experience in nonprofit leadership, development, or consulting preferred.
- Experience managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholders preferred.
- Experience presenting or leading webinars preferred.
Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:
- Expertise in consultative sales, business development, and strategic account management.
- Knowledge of nonprofit, philanthropy, fundraising, and higher education sectors.
- Proven ability to build and manage executive-level client relationships.
- Strong prospecting, pipeline management, and revenue generation skills.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing complex sales cycles from prospecting through contract execution.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend strategic solutions.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented, customer-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client meetings, conferences, and partnership development.
Location: Remote, USA
Travel: Frequent travel required; up to 40% travel required.
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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
Compensation Range:
Hourly: $46.32 - $46.32Position Summary
The Senior Account Executive, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy drives revenue growth and develops strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, associations, K-12 organizations, and industry leaders nationwide. The position identifies and cultivates new business opportunities, builds and maintains relationships with prospective and existing partners, and aligns the Institute’s training, certification, and capacity-building solutions with organizational needs and fundraising objectives. Through consultative engagement and strategic outreach, the Senior Account Executive supports the Institute’s mission to strengthen the nonprofit sector while achieving established revenue, business development, and partnership growth goals.
Essential Functions:
Build and Grow Partnerships
- Develops relationships with nonprofit leaders, associations, and decision-makers across the country.
- Identifies opportunities where Sanford Institute of Philanthropy products and services can add value.
- Secures new partnerships and maintains strong relationships with existing partners.
Manges a Partnership Pipeline
- Builds and maintains a consistent pipeline of prospective partners.
- Guides organizations from initial conversation through commitment.
- Tracks outreach, progress, and forecasts in a CRM system.
Drives Revenue and Growth
- Meets or exceeds individual revenue and partnership goals.
- Supports expansion into new markets and subsectors.
- Aligns partnership opportunities with organizational priorities and budgets.
Represents Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
- Attends conferences, convenings, and events.
- Leads webinars and presentations for prospective partners.
- Builds visibility and credibility within the nonprofit and association sectors.
Serves as Trusted Advisor
- Understands organizational needs through thoughtful conversations.
- Recommends solutions that strengthen fundraising capacity.
- Stays informed on sector trends and funding challenges.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Collaborates with Sanford Harmony to create enterprise opportunities that elevate the total contract value.
- Coaches Sanford Harmony Account Executives on how to open opportunities with nonprofits and K-12 organizations that can further support the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy pipeline.
- Works with marketing, program delivery, and leadership to support partners.
- Shares insights from the field to help improve strategy and offerings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, business development or a related field required.
- Experience securing funding, partnerships, or revenue required.
- Experience working with nonprofits or associations required.
- Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise preferred.
- Experience in nonprofit leadership, development, or consulting preferred.
- Experience managing complex relationships with multiple stakeholders preferred.
- Experience presenting or leading webinars preferred.
Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:
- Expertise in consultative sales, business development, and strategic account management.
- Knowledge of nonprofit, philanthropy, fundraising, and higher education sectors.
- Proven ability to build and manage executive-level client relationships.
- Strong prospecting, pipeline management, and revenue generation skills.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing complex sales cycles from prospecting through contract execution.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend strategic solutions.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented, customer-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support client meetings, conferences, and partnership development.
Location: Remote, USA
Travel: Frequent travel required; up to 40% travel required.
#LI-Remote
Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Philanthropy Associate Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote philanthropy roles depend on written updates to donors, board members, and grant officers you'll rarely meet in person. Include writing samples, donor reports, or grant narratives in your application materials so hiring teams can assess your communication quality before the first interview.
Highlight donor database experience in your application
Remote philanthropy associates work in tools like Salesforce Nonprofit, Raiser's Edge, or DonorPerfect without IT support down the hall. Name the platforms you've used and the tasks you completed in them. Employers hiring remotely treat database proficiency as a baseline screening criterion, not a bonus.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote philanthropy associate openings from foundations and nonprofits across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-specific postings.
Show self-directed project management in interviews
Remote philanthropy employers ask how you track grant deadlines, steward a portfolio of donors, and flag problems without a supervisor nearby. Prepare two or three concrete examples of fundraising work you managed independently from start to finish, including the tools and timelines you used.
Remote Philanthropy Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote philanthropy associate job?
Target foundations and nonprofits that already operate distributed teams, since they have the infrastructure and culture to support remote philanthropy work from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and comfort managing donor relationships and grant timelines without in-person oversight. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration, donor database fluency, and a portfolio of fundraising results gain a clear edge over equally qualified applicants who lack remote-ready proof.
Which companies hire remote philanthropy associates?
Companies hiring remote philanthropy associates right now include Wonderful Agency, EDIFY, and One More Child, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first foundations, national nonprofits with distributed development teams, and social-impact consulting firms account for the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote philanthropy associate job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage donor outreach, grant research, and reporting independently from the start. Smaller foundations and community-focused nonprofits are more likely to hire remote candidates at the entry level. Showing volunteer fundraising work, a writing sample, or familiarity with donor management tools like Salesforce Nonprofit or Raiser's Edge can substitute for formal experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote philanthropy associate jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated fundraising results, strong written communication, and hands-on experience with donor stewardship than a specific credential. A background in nonprofit communications, grant writing, or development operations can carry significant weight. That said, roles at larger foundations or universities frequently list a bachelor's degree in a related field as a baseline, so having one does expand your options.
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