Senior Director of Philanthropy

Core responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 major donors and prospects at the $10k-25,000 level, with clear goals for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Identify new major donor prospects through research, referrals, and portfolio analysis, actively expanding the pipeline of high-capacity supporters
• Ensure all major donors are thanked, recognized, and meaningfully engaged throughout the year
• Maintain meticulous records of donor interactions, next steps, and pipeline movement using the CRM (Raiser's Edge)

This role creates positive change by raising funds that provide life-transforming fistula surgeries to women in Africa and Asia, helping some of the world's most vulnerable women access care and changing the trajectory of their lives.

Required qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a strong emphasis on major gifts
• Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and closing six-figure+ gifts
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to authentically connect with donors
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or fundraising certification (CFRE) a plus

Salary: $130,000-$150,000 based on experience. Position offers flexibility with preference for San Jose, CA headquarters (with 1-2 days work from home) but open to remote work in the U.S. for the right candidate.