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About the Role

As a Senior Development Officer on our Growth team, you will drive our individual fundraising strategy and expand key revenue streams. This is a rare moment to join a high-impact organization at an inflection point. You will be directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, closing, and stewarding mid-level and major gifts, with a focus on building relationships in the tech community, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will have the opportunity to lead special projects to increase revenue, support leadership in their engagement with donors and prospects, and help shape the processes that strengthen our development efforts.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors in the five-, six- and seven-figure range by developing and executing individualized donor engagement strategies to retain and grow giving in the portfolio, achieving annual revenue goals
Be a passionate advocate and spokesperson for Evidence Action's mission and approach
Undertake wealth screening and research to identify high-value potential prospects and develop strategies to secure new giving
Prepare senior leaders for engagement with donors and prospects
Create compelling communications including proposals, impact reports, acknowledgments, presentations, and other materials
Maintain in-depth knowledge of Evidence Action’s programs and fundraising priorities
Ensure complete and accurate records of donor engagement in Salesforce
Strategize and test new tactics to increase revenue from identified growth areas and new audiences
Establish a robust community for donors in the San Francisco Bay Area
Analyze progress against fundraising targets, using results of analysis to recommend changes in engagement strategy
Adopt and experiment with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies

Requirements

6+ years’ experience with fundraising, communications, or business development
3 years of progressive experience with direct fundraising and donor relationship management responsibilities
Track record of activating donors and closing 6-figure (minimum) gifts
Experience communicating with high-value donors and prospects
Highest standards of excellence for written and verbal communication
Ability to manage complex projects through their life cycles
Ability to iterate in real time, employ data for decision-making, and innovate and pivot to find success
Willingness to accommodate meetings with donors and globally located colleagues outside standard business hours
Experience with CRM systems, especially Salesforce
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

Skills

Fundraising
Communications
Business Development
Donor Relationship Management
Salesforce
AI-powered tools
Emerging technologies

Location

Remote
San Francisco Bay Area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$98,700 - $110,000 per year

Benefits

International health care
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement plans with a matching component
Generous and flexible leave options
Other employee perks on a reimbursement basis

About the Company

Evidence Action delivers data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale.
We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research.
We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues.
Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset.
You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork.
Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done.
If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

Equal Opportunity

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.