Job Application for Philanthropy Officer-Northeast Region at Farm Sanctuary

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***Application Deadline: 11/30/2025 at 12 pm EST***

Job Description:

Summary: The Philanthropy Officer (PO) plays a key role in advancing Farm Sanctuary’s mission by cultivating long-term, values-aligned relationships with major donors and prospects. This position manages a regional portfolio of supporters, guiding them through a full lifecycle of engagement, grounded in shared purpose, personalized communication and strategic stewardship. Working collaboratively by across teams, the PO connects donor passions with meaningful funding opportunities, helping to grow sustainable philanthropic support for Farm Sanctuary’s vision and mission.

This role is remote within the Northeast with a strong preference for New York City, or an hour commuting distance away.

Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 individual donors and prospects with capacity to give $10K+ annually, with a focus on donors capable of $25K+.
Guide donors through the full lifecycle using personalized engagement strategies grounded in donor interests and organizational priorities.
Conduct regular, meaningful outreach via email, phone, in-person meetings, and virtual events to cultivate lasting philanthropic partnerships.
Develop and implement tailored cultivation and funding strategies for each donor to align their values with mission-driven giving opportunities.
Use Salesforce and wealth screening tools to assess portfolio health, identify new opportunities, and ensure strategic focus on high-potential supporters.
Maintain accurate and timely donor records in Salesforce, and collaborate with Development colleagues to coordinate communications and maximize alignment
With Director, Donor Engagement and Strategic Marketing, co-develop and meet annual revenue goals aligned with organizational needs and individual portfolio potential.
Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and stewardship materials that connect donor support with impact, gratitude, and shared values
Partner with Program and Communications teams to align messaging, deepen donor understanding, and connect supporters with meaningful opportunities to give and act
Ensure timely acknowledgment and benefit fulfillment, while celebrating the partnership and agency of donors at every stage of engagement
Highlight donor stories and elevate supporter voices in collaboration with Communications, reinforcing the relational and transformational nature of their giving
Collaborate with leadership and board members on select donor relationships, supporting high-level strategy and personalized engagement when appropriate.
Provide regular reporting to department head and other leadership, sharing donor insights and field-based feedback to inform team-wide messaging, campaign development, and donor experience design
Assist with event logistics and execution, and serve as a values-aligned ambassador of Farm Sanctuary at donor events and community engagements, building relationships and representing the organization’s mission with clarity and compassion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 4-5 years of nonprofit fundraising or relationship management experience, with a focus on individual giving and major donor engagement
Demonstrated success in cultivating and deepening values-aligned donor relationships that lead to sustained philanthropic support
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences and represent Farm Sanctuary with authenticity and professionalism
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Ability to clearly articulate Farm Sanctuary’s mission and impact in ways that inspire and connect with supporters
Experience developing and refining donor engagement strategies at the portfolio level, informed by data and aligned with organizational goals
Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, and to engage with senior leadership and board members as needed in support of donor cultivation
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for donor events and relationship building
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and familiarity with moves management and wealth screening tools
Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom
Demonstrated commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusive fundraising practices that center both donor dignity and mission integrity

We embrace candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences, regardless of whether they satisfy all the specified requirements. We encourage you to apply, even if you have an unconventional or non-traditional background.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Sedentary to light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally with prolonged periods of sitting in a stationary position. Must be able to perform repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information by means of the spoken word via telephone, video conferencing and other forms of electronic communication utilizing computers and smartphones.
Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal. Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Position is subject to environmental conditions. Must be able to perform activities inside and outside when onsite with remaining work performed in a remote home office.

Job Specifications:

Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt position
Reports to: Director of Donor Relations and Strategic Marketing
Salary: $87,000-100,000 Salary
Direct reports: None
Location: Remote
Travel: Regular travel within assigned geographic region and to sanctuaries for donor visits, and fundraising and community events is required.
Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Our Process:

Stage 1: 30-minute phone interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager
Stage 2: Virtual Panel Interview
Stage 3: Final Interview
Stage 4: Reference checks
Stage 5: Job offer

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