Associate Director – Philanthropic Partnerships

Consumer Reports

. Own a portfolio of 125–150 institutional and individual donors and prospects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $145,400 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in non-profit fundraising, including managing a portfolio of donors and securing significant gifts. Proven ability to develop strategies, build relationships, and execute projects independently while maintaining high attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Non-Profit FundraisingPortfolio ManagementGrant ManagementStrong Communication SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Fundraising SystemsGrants ManagementData AccuracyProject DevelopmentRevenue Goal Achievement

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationIndependenceAutonomy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Donor CultivationConsumer ReportsPhilanthropic PartnershipsLegal Community EngagementCy Pres Award Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a portfolio of 125–150 institutional and individual donors and prospects
Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit donors to meet annual revenue goals
Manage grants and restricted gifts
Maintain an efficient grants management system
Oversee grant agreements in partnership with donors
Work with internal stakeholders to deliver on donor commitments
Shape department strategy with the Senior Director, Director, and CR leadership
Set goals and objectives and guide execution
Develop and carry out a cy pres award strategy
Build relationships with associations and attorneys to raise Consumer Reports' profile in the legal community
Run team operations, including workflows, reporting, and coordination across the department
Partner with colleagues across Consumer Reports to connect donors with consumer issues
Represent Philanthropic Partnerships in conversations with CR leadership and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 5 years of professional experience working in non-profit fundraising systems with increasing responsibilities
Track record of personally securing gifts of $100K or more
Experience owning and managing a portfolio of 125–150 donors
Ability to identify and solve problems while managing multiple priorities and efforts of other team members
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and move projects forward with independence and autonomy
High attention to detail, especially regarding the accuracy and quality of numbers and data
Ability to build strong working relationships and support team success while protecting the organization's integrity
Cover letter explaining why you are the right person to help reach fundraising goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits starting on the first day of employment
Behavioral health coverage
Family planning benefits
Generous 401K match
Remote work arrangement
Travel up to 25% of the time
Reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process