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Corient · 1 day ago

Head of Philanthropy Services

Corient is seeking a Head of Philanthropy Services to design, launch, and oversee their philanthropic advisory capability. The role involves engaging with high-net-worth clients, developing tailored philanthropic offerings, and collaborating with various teams to deliver integrated solutions.

AdviceConsultingWealth Management

Responsibilities

Design a comprehensive philanthropic offering, tailored to the highest priority needs of our clients
Create standardized playbooks for multi-generational engagement, succession planning, and philanthropic education
Establish processes and procedures for due diligence, governance frameworks, investment policy alignment, grantmaking operations, and tax/compliance oversight
Survey and assess existing resources, needs, and opportunities across the firm
Establish strategic third-party partnership, as needed
Work with wealth advisors and other members of our client service teams to pitch and close new philanthropic wealth management opportunities
Represent the firm in the marketplace; publish thought leadership; elevate our market presence
Design and lead engagements with HNW and UHNW families to develop mission statements, giving strategies, legacy plans, and learning and development for rising generations, demonstrating discretion, empathy, and technical expertise
Leverage your expertise to develop new client relationships, working with families who can benefit from Corient’s broad services
Coordinate with legal/tax advisors to structure granting, giving strategies, and other complex vehicles
Design and manage custom philanthropic initiatives (e.g., scholarships) as needed
Serve as an internal resource and external expert for our advisory teams
Advise on and implement governance best practices for private foundation committees; oversee adherence to private foundation rules
Lead grant reviews and risk management frameworks
Align philanthropic capital with investment teams to support PRIs/MRIs
Set KPIs for service delivery, grant throughput, and client satisfaction
Partner across wealth advisers, investments, tax, wealth planning and wealth transfer, personal CFO, and corporate trust services to advise on and deliver integrated solutions

Qualification

Philanthropic managementCharitable vehicles knowledgeGrant operations expertiseClient-facing skillsPublic speakingLeadership skillsBachelor's degreeProfessional designations

Required

15+ years in strategic philanthropy or philanthropic management
Proven success building and managing philanthropic platforms and advising HNW and UHNW families on complex, multi-generational strategies
Deep technical knowledge of charitable vehicles (DAFs, private foundations, CRTs/CLTs), governance structures
Strong command of grant operations, diligence, risk management, and measurement/learning
Exceptional presence with HNW and UHNW clients, family offices, and private foundations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Superb communication—public speaking, program facilitation, and stakeholder management
Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

Professional designations (CFP, CPA, CAP®) are a plus

Company

Corient

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Corient offers wealth management and consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nimesh Patel
Partner, Chief Technology Officer
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Andrew Walsh, CPA, CFP®, CTFA
Manager of Personal CFO Services
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