Director of Philanthropic Advisory

320 S Canal Street Chicago Illinois,60606

Position Summary

The Philanthropic Consultant will support the delivery of BMO’s philanthropic advisory services to High Net Worth (HNW) and emerging wealth clients. This role combines foundational knowledge of charitable planning with strong organizational and client service skills. The consultant will assist in creating values-based giving strategies, preparing client materials, and coordinating with internal partners to ensure a seamless client experience.

This is a director-level advisory role with opportunities for growth dependent on the growth of the program.

Key Accountabilities

Client Support & Planning

• Assists senior advisors in preparing philanthropic plans, presentations, and impact reports.
• Supports client discovery processes by gathering data, researching charitable options, and drafting recommendations.
• Helps facilitate family conversations by preparing agendas and materials focused on legacy and purpose.

Technical & Research Support

• Conducts research on charitable vehicles (DAFs, private foundations, charitable trusts) and summarizes tax implications for advisor review.
• Tracks trends in philanthropy and impact measurement to inform client strategies.
• Maintains internal knowledge resources and contributes to development of tools and templates.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Works closely with Wealth Planners, Relationship Managers, and Investment Advisors to integrate philanthropy into holistic planning.
• Coordinates logistics for client meetings, webinars, and educational sessions.
• Supports internal training initiatives to elevate philanthropic literacy across teams.

Operational Excellence

• Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements related to charitable planning.
• Monitors client engagement metrics and assists in preparing dashboards and reports.
• Executes administrative tasks to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in wealth management, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector preferred.
• Experience researching and developing programmatic outcomes for philanthropic portfolios
• Familiarity with charitable giving strategies and tax considerations.
• Familiarity with root cause determination and theory of change methodologies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience implementing complex family structure governance models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

Preferred Certifications:

• Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) or Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) – preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Passion for philanthropy and social impact.
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear, actionable steps.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-centric mindset.

Salary:

$102,000.00 - $190,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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