Senior Development Officer

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

📋 Description

• Identify, nurture, solicit, and manage relationships with five-, six-, and seven-figure donors.

• Create and implement personalized donor engagement strategies aimed at retaining and increasing contributions.

• Meet annual revenue objectives.

• Advocate for and embody Evidence Action’s mission and methodology.

• Perform wealth screening and conduct prospect research.

• Formulate strategies to secure new donations.

• Prepare senior leadership for engagements with donors and prospects.

• Draft proposals, impact reports, acknowledgments, presentations, and various communications.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Evidence Action’s programs and fundraising priorities.

• Keep thorough and accurate records of donor engagement in Salesforce.

• Test strategies to enhance revenue from growth sectors and new demographics.

• Build a donor community within the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Evaluate progress against fundraising goals and suggest modifications to engagement strategies.

• Explore the use of AI-driven tools and emerging technologies.

• Report to the Associate Director of Philanthropy.

⛳️ Requirements

• More than 6 years of experience in fundraising, communications, or business development.

• At least 3 years of progressive responsibility in direct fundraising and donor relationship management.

• Proven ability to activate donors and secure gifts of at least six figures.

• Outstanding relationship-driven growth or business development experience may be considered as equivalent.

• Proficient in communicating with high-value donors and prospects.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage complex projects throughout their entire life cycle.

• Ability to adapt in real time, utilize data for informed decision-making, and innovate or pivot as necessary.

• Willingness to arrange meetings with donors and globally based colleagues outside of regular business hours.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; Evidence Action is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• International health care.

• HSA/FSA options.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Retirement plans with a matching component.

• Generous and flexible leave options.

• Employee perks available on a reimbursement basis.

• Flexible remote work opportunities.

• Travel opportunities for relevant donor meetings, conferences, and team gatherings.