GiveDirectly

Senior Director, Philanthropy

GiveDirectly

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own and evolve GiveDirectly’s senior philanthropy strategy (acquisition, close, and upsell) across high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations
  • Translate organizational priorities and long-term ambitions, including the goal to deliver $5B by 2035, into clear fundraising strategies and high-leverage opportunities
  • Partner closely with the VP of Partnerships & Philanthropy and the CEO on the highest-priority philanthropic relationships
  • Deepen partnerships within the finance and technology sectors while expanding GiveDirectly’s philanthropic base to include next-generation wealth holders, trust-based donors, etc.
  • Manage and grow a selective portfolio of major philanthropists
  • Lead complex, high-stakes donor conversations resulting in significant, multi-year, and transformational commitments
  • Serve as a trusted partner to philanthropists engaging with GiveDirectly’s most ambitious initiatives
  • Lead and support a team of approximately 4–5 fundraisers, setting clear priorities and a high quality bar
  • Coach team members on donor strategy, relationship management, and deal execution
  • Run disciplined portfolio, pipeline, and forecasting using salesforce and other tools
  • Strengthen end-to-end systems for acquisition, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of major philanthropists
  • Define and implement the right balance between bespoke relationship management and scalable, automated donor engagement, ensuring senior time is focused where it adds the most value
  • Work closely with the Special Projects, Partnerships, and Individual Giving teams to drive cohesive fundraising strategies and donor experiences
  • Ensure strong Salesforce discipline, forecasting accuracy, and portfolio hygiene

Requirements

  • A proven track record initiating and securing significant philanthropic commitments from high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and/or private or family foundations
  • Experience engaging stakeholders or donors from finance and technology sectors, with strong credibility and networks
  • Strategic judgment and the ability to both shape philanthropy strategy and personally close complex deals
  • Experience leading and developing fundraising teams, or teams working with similar skills sets (analytics, sales, consulting, start-ups), with a strong quality bar
  • Strong systems judgment, including experience determining when high-touch donor management is essential and when scalable, automated approaches are more effective
  • Deep alignment with GiveDirectly’s values, including recipient choice, transparency, and evidence-driven decision-making
Benefits
  • A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
  • A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
  • A competitive salary, including bonus
  • A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraising strategyportfolio managementpipeline forecastingdonor engagementrelationship managementdeal executionphilanthropic commitmentsstakeholder engagementteam leadershipstrategic judgment
Soft Skills
coachingcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingcredibilityadaptabilityproblem-solvingrelationship buildinginfluencedecision-making