Head of Philanthropy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all activities within the philanthropy team and ensure effective and efficient communication.

• Inspire the team and take ownership of team performance, fostering a culture of feedback, goal-setting, and conducting performance evaluations.

• Guide team members and assist in their career progression.

• Supervise a minimum of 4–5 direct reports, as well as potential skip-reports.

• Lead the strategy formulation, convert strategy into actionable goals and OKRs, and disseminate plans throughout the team.

• Design and allocate resources for team scalability, encompassing budget, headcount, roles, and profiles.

• Spearhead recruitment initiatives, including informational interviews, interview exercises, the recruitment process, and candidate sourcing.

• Provide guidance on or implement high-priority projects.

• Act as the communication nexus for the Philanthropy team, Prevail, and external partners.

• Serve as a thought partner to colleagues and a direct advisor on critical philanthropy projects.

• Assist in expanding Prevail’s philanthropy team and support new fund launches.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of pertinent work experience.

• Several years in a management and/or leadership capacity.

• Interest in substantial philanthropy initiatives and/or global development.

• Exceptionally organized with the capability to handle multiple high-stakes workstreams.

• Possess senior-level judgment and consistent follow-through.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to the audience's perspective.

• Strong enthusiasm for team management.

• Commitment to Prevail’s social mission.

• Qualities of humility, patience, humor, empathy, and receptiveness to feedback.

• Candidates must reside in a timezone ranging from EST/UTC-5 to UTC+5 (India).

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible location options.

• Opportunities for growth and investment in professional development.

• Robust managerial support.

• Targeted feedback and performance assistance.

• Defined pay progression pathways.

• Options for upward or lateral mobility.

• Health insurance and wellness benefits.

• Stipend for home workspace or co-working expenses.

• Generous budget for learning and development.

• Flexible leave policy.

• 25 days of PTO in addition to public holidays.

• Occasional travel opportunities for donor meetings, board meetings, and partner site visits.