Senior Philanthropy Officer

Evidence Action

. Lead acquisition of new major and principal donors and secure six- and seven-figure gifts .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in fundraising and donor relationship management, with a proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for tracking donor engagement and pipeline management while employing innovative donor engagement strategies.

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Fundraising ExperienceDonor Relationship ManagementSalesforce ProficiencyNetworking and ProspectingTransformational Gift Solicitation

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor AcquisitionProposal WritingImpact ReportingData AnalysisKPI TrackingPortfolio ManagementDonor Retention StrategiesWealth ScreeningBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAutonomous Work AbilityAdaptabilityEngagement with High-Net-Worth DonorsCuriosity about AI Tools

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceIWaveAI-Powered Research ToolsActivity Dashboards

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyGlobal HealthDonor NetworksTech Community EngagementEvidence-Based Giving

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead acquisition of new major and principal donors and secure six- and seven-figure gifts
Build Evidence Action’s presence and donor pipeline in the San Francisco Bay Area and tech community
Build a network of philanthropic advisors, wealth managers, donor networks, and other connectors
Partner with the CEO and executive leaders on donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Represent Evidence Action at donor meetings, events, and gatherings across the Bay Area
Test new donor-engagement approaches, including small donor gatherings, collaborative pledges, and peer-to-peer giving
Help shape Evidence Action’s Bay Area and tech philanthropy strategy
Manage a portfolio of existing major and principal donors, building toward 50–75 donors
Develop individualized donor-retention and giving-growth strategies, including transformational gift upgrades
Solicit and steward gifts made directly and through donor-advised funds and family foundations
Bring program staff into donor conversations
Write proposals, impact reports, and briefing materials for sophisticated, results-oriented donors
Partner with prospect research teams to identify and prioritize high-capacity prospects using wealth-screening tools such as iWave and AI-powered research
Set and track pipeline, acquisition, and revenue goals using Salesforce KPIs and activity dashboards
Adopt and experiment with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies
Maintain complete and accurate donor activity and moves-management records in Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or a related field
At least 3 years managing donor relationships directly
Closed six-figure gifts or strong track record of upgrading donors and asking for transformational gifts
Demonstrated success acquiring new donors
Experience building donor pipelines through networking, introductions, and prospecting
Ability to engage confidently with founders, executives, philanthropists, and high-net-worth donors
Private sector experience in sales or business development with C-suite clients valued
Ability to work autonomously and adapt approach as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex global health programs into a compelling case for giving
Experience using data, KPIs, dashboards, goals, and CRM systems such as Salesforce
Ability to manage a large donor portfolio with discipline
Curiosity about and willingness to use AI tools
Commitment to global health and evidence-based, cost-effective giving
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

International health care
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement plans with a matching component
Generous and flexible leave options
Other employee perks on a reimbursement basis
Flexible remote work arrangement
Travel within and to the Bay Area can range between 25-40%
Travel beyond the SF Bay Area up to 10% of the time for relevant donor meetings, conferences, and team gatherings