Senior Manager/Director, Philanthropy

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager/Director, Philanthropy in California (USA).

In this role, you will lead high-impact philanthropic initiatives, cultivating and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and strategic partners to generate transformational funding. You will be a key ambassador in your region, translating organizational impact into compelling narratives and creating meaningful engagement opportunities. The role involves end-to-end stewardship of major gifts, from prospecting and cultivation to closing and long-term relationship management. You will design and execute targeted engagement strategies, leveraging data and insights to maximize donor impact. Success in this position requires a blend of strategic thinking, exceptional relationship-building skills, and operational excellence, operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and influence the philanthropic ecosystem, making a tangible difference in addressing global challenges.

• Own and grow a major giving portfolio, managing six- and seven-figure gifts while opening new doors with founders, investors, and tech leaders.
• Prospect systematically using research, warm introductions, and curated events to build and maintain a high-quality pipeline.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting key donor conversations and organizational philanthropic strategy.
• Design and host high-impact events, micro-salons, and community gatherings to foster engagement and visibility.
• Build repeatable Bay Area partnerships and channels that generate donors and strengthen the organization’s presence in the philanthropic ecosystem.
• Translate program impact into founder- and investor-friendly briefs, presentations, and proposals tailored to technical and executive audiences.
• Operate with data-driven rigor, maintaining CRM hygiene, testing initiatives, and measuring results to optimize engagement strategies.

• Proven experience managing high-value philanthropic or business development portfolios, with a history of securing six- and seven-figure commitments.
• Deep understanding of the Bay Area tech ecosystem, including founders, investors, and community influencers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex impact data into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, outcome-driven environments.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to foster inclusivity and high-trust relationships.
• Experience hosting and curating high-signal events, salons, or community programs that engage high-net-worth and technical audiences.
• Comfort with CRM systems, data analysis, and pipeline management to drive repeatable results.
• Preferred:
• Personal or professional experience in low-income or historically marginalized communities.
• Background in philanthropy consulting, major gifts fundraising, family office/DAF advisory, or enterprise sales and business development.

• Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with strong support for professional growth.
• Opportunities to engage with high-impact philanthropic initiatives and make a tangible difference globally.
• Access to mentorship, collaborative networks, and high-level strategic partnerships.
• Inclusive and dynamic workplace culture that encourages autonomy, creativity, and impact.
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Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

By submitting an application to this posting, the applicant acknowledges that Jobgether will process their personal data as necessary to evaluate their candidacy, provide feedback, and, when appropriate, share relevant information with potential employers. Such processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The applicant may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection at any time as provided under the GDPR.

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