The Philanthropic Partnerships Officer reports to the Executive Director & Chief Global Development Officer. They advance the work of EARTH University through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. They are responsible for developing, expanding, and maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects who can make six- and seven-figure investments.
This is a remote position that will require travel to visit with donors and prospects as needed as well as to spend time at EARTH’s campuses in Costa Rica.
Essential Functions
· Discover, cultivate relationships with, and solicit gifts from partners capable of investing at the $100K+ and $1M+ level.
· Create a comprehensive strategy for genuine engagement and relationship building, based on the donor’s interests, their philanthropic history and capacity, and EARTH’s needs.
· Develop and manage a portfolio of ~50 current and/or prospective partners, including high-net worth individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects.
· Partner with senior staff and/or volunteers to identify new relationships and execute engagement
strategies; develop meeting briefings, offer strategic guidance, and shape donor communications.
· Develop a high-quality donor experience through regular, personalized engagement.
· Create proposals and other collateral material to support major gift solicitations.
· Track activity by maintaining regular reports that accurately reflect progress toward building relationships and increasing support.
· Develop revenue projections and measure / report performance during the year.
· Exercise ethical judgement and maintain the highest standards of privacy and confidence.
About EARTH
EARTH University Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity that provides financial assistance and other support for the programs and initiatives of EARTH University. The EARTH University Foundation is an independent organization that closely coordinates with EARTH, including its leadership, academic faculty, finance, communications, and operations teams in Costa Rica and other countries.
Since 1990, EARTH (Escuela de Agricultura de la Región Tropical Húmeda) University has prepared and empowered young leaders to ethically and sustainably transform food systems, protect and enhance the livelihoods of food producers, and regenerate our planet. EARTH’s approach offers students the opportunity to learn about agricultural sciences, food systems, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental challenges through experiential, student-centered learning, and by living together with peers from all over the world. With ~3,000 alumni worldwide, we are building a global network of young leaders working to transform food systems, with practices that are good for both people and our planet.
