Vice President, Philanthropic Advising

Third Plateau

. Lead and develop Third Plateau’s high-performing Philanthropic Advising department .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in philanthropy with a strong focus on leadership, team development, and strategic client engagement. Possesses a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for social impact.

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Philanthropy LeadershipTeam DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Counsel

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Hard Skills

Resource AllocationBudget ManagementProposal DevelopmentProgram DevelopmentImpact Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingInterpersonal SkillsCoachingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced DegreeRelevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic LandscapeSocial ImpactNonprofitsFamily FoundationsPhilanthropic Institutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop Third Plateau’s high-performing Philanthropic Advising department
Contribute to the growth and evolution of the team
Cultivate new business and oversee a select portfolio of client relationships and engagements
Provide strategic day-to-day leadership for the Philanthropic Advising team
Build department culture and operating structures that foster connection, collaboration, learning, and shared accountability
Supervise and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and professional growth support
Help determine staffing, resource allocation, and team structures
Ensure the department has the tools, processes, and resources needed to operate effectively
Identify emerging needs and opportunities within the philanthropic landscape and evolve approaches and processes
Serve on the Nonprofits & Philanthropy Division Leadership Team and coordinate with department and divisional leaders
Develop and advance a vision for the philanthropy department
Foster shared learning and continuous learning within the department
Contribute to thought leadership and external-facing opportunities
Manage relationships with philanthropic clients, including individuals, families, foundations, and other philanthropic institutions
Lead select engagements and provide strategic counsel on philanthropic strategy, program development, and impact opportunities
Identify client needs and opportunities and deepen Third Plateau’s partnerships and impact
Cultivate prospective client and referral-partner relationships
Develop a pipeline of prospective engagements and support proposals and prospective client conversations
Translate emerging philanthropic needs into new services, products, partnerships, or areas of expertise
Represent Third Plateau in professional networks, speaking engagements, convenings, publications, and other visibility-building opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in philanthropy, including significant experience in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including experience managing senior professionals
Significant experience advising philanthropists, family foundations, and other philanthropic institutions, ideally on complex, strategic questions
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Experience contributing to or leading business development efforts, including cultivating relationships, developing proposals, and converting opportunities into engagements
Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape, and the ability to translate emerging trends, research, and ideas into practical implications for clients and colleagues
Operational and financial acumen, including experience with resource allocation and budgets
Deep commitment to social impact and strong alignment with the organization’s mission and values
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-First Approach
Flexible & Generous Time Off
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Employer contribution of up to $850 to your Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA and Commuter)
Initial home office stipend of $550, with $250 provided annually thereafter
An annual professional development stipend of $1,000
$110/monthly cell phone and home internet stipend
13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
Annual discretionary bonus based on both company performance and individual performance
Up to $500 annually to invest in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences to support the professional development of our team