Philanthropy Officer- Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)Big Fish Recruiting

Philanthropy Officer | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) Location: Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC (Hybrid) Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000FIRE has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search. Please contact Leah Nalepa at leah@recruitbigfish.com with any questions regarding the role. Big Fish is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in the talent needed to drive policy change. Learn more at recruitbigfish.com.About FIREThe Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.About the RoleFIRE is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate and upgrade the giving of existing donors while also attracting new supporters across the country. This role reports directly to FIRE's Chief Development Officer and works closely with the broader development team, FIRE's President and CEO, and department heads across the organization.This position requires significant travel — approximately 30–40% of the time — with occasional evenings and weekends expected. Start date is ASAP.Key ResponsibilitiesManage an active portfolio of current donors, personally directing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through events, travel, and regular communicationIdentify and research prospective donors and develop strategies to cultivate and solicit their support, including letters of introduction, personal meetings, and formal asksProduce regular reports, maintain donor records, and track performance metrics across the portfolioCollaborate with development and program staff to create proposals, slide decks, email solicitations, and newsletter contentHelp plan and execute approximately six donor events per year in cities across the countryQualificationsBachelor's degree required2–5 years of development experience, preferably with direct major gifts solicitation; candidates with relevant backgrounds in law, policy, or advocacy are also encouraged to applyGenuine passion for FIRE's mission and ability to communicate it persuasivelyStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsGoal-oriented with the confidence to make a direct askStrong written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to travel frequentlyWorking knowledge of donor prospecting methods and platforms like Salesforce a plusCompensation amp; BenefitsSalary range is $70,000–$90,000 depending on experience. FIRE offers employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance; FSA; matching retirement contributions; and a generous PTO plan.To ApplySubmit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary requirements, and contact information for at least two professional references. All applications are confidential. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000