Head of Philanthropy

Prevail Fund

. Coordinate all philanthropy team activities and maintain clear, efficient communication .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in team management, strategy-setting, and performance evaluation, with a strong focus on philanthropy and global development. Capable of leading high-stakes projects while fostering a culture of feedback and career development within the team.

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Team ManagementStrategy-SettingPerformance ReviewsCommunication SkillsPhilanthropy Experience

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate all philanthropy team activities and maintain clear, efficient communication
Motivate the team and own team performance, feedback culture, goal-setting, and performance reviews
Mentor team members and support career development
Manage at least 4–5 direct reports and likely skip-reports
Own strategy-setting, translate strategy into goals and OKRs, and communicate plans across the team
Design and resource the team for scale, including budget, headcount, roles, and profiles
Lead hiring activities, including informational interviews, interview exercises, recruitment processes, and candidate sourcing
Advise on or execute high-priority projects
Serve as the communication hub for the Philanthropy team, Prevail, and external stakeholders
Act as a thought partner to colleagues and a direct advisor on high-priority philanthropy projects
Help scale Prevail’s philanthropy team and support new fund launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant work experience
Multiple years in a management and/or leadership role
Interest in big-bet philanthropy and/or global development
Deeply organized with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams
Senior judgment and consistent follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to the listener’s perspective
Passion for team management
Passion for Prevail’s social mission
Humility, patience, humor, empathy, and openness to feedback
Candidates must be located in a timezone between EST/UTC-5 and UTC+5 (India)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position with flexible location
Growth opportunities and investment in professional development
Strong manager support
Targeted feedback and performance support
Clear pay progression
Upwards or lateral mobility
Health insurance and wellness benefits
Home workspace or co-working stipend
Generous learning and development budget
Flexible leave policy
25 days PTO plus public holidays
Periodic travel opportunities for donor meetings, board meetings, and partner site visits