Bay Area Major Gifts Officer | Data-Driven Philanthropy

Evidence Action; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Job summary

Evidence Action is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead major and principal gift fundraising in the San Francisco Bay Area, securing gifts of $100,000 and above. This role reports to the Associate Director of Philanthropy within a fast-growing Growth team.

You will build a donor pipeline in the Bay Area and tech community, lead acquisition of new major donors, and collaborate with the CEO and executives to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in fundraising, business development, or related field.
• At least 3 years managing donor relationships directly.
• Closed six-figure gifts or strong track record of upgrading donors.

Responsibilities

• Build Evidence Action’s presence and donor pipeline in the Bay Area and tech community.
• Lead acquisition of new major and principal donors, identifying, cultivating, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Build a network of philanthropic advisors, wealth managers, donor networks, and other connectors.
• Partner closely with the CEO and other executives on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Represent Evidence Action at donor meetings, events, and gatherings in the Bay Area.
• Write proposals, impact reports, and briefing materials for sophisticated donors.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relationship management

Networking and prospecting

C-suite engagement

Data-driven fundraising

CRM (Salesforce)

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

iWave

Job description

Evidence Action is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead major and principal gift fundraising in the San Francisco Bay Area, securing gifts of $100,000 and above. This role reports to the Associate Director of Philanthropy within a fast-growing Growth team.

You will build a donor pipeline in the Bay Area and tech community, lead acquisition of new major donors, and collaborate with the CEO and executives to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts.