Published on
Mar 1, 2026
Senior Director, Philanthropy
Company: GiveDirectly
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 100% Remote – US (minimum 4 hours daily overlap with New York; 6-10 trips/year required)
Compensation: $170,700 (USD, base salary)
Category: Business Development
Close date or Apply by date: Not disclosed
WHY THIS ROLE MADE THE CUT
Fully remote (no hybrid or office requirements)
Full-Time role
Job is listed on company site with a direct link to apply
Legitimate, established company
Posted within the last 14 days OR includes a clear deadline to apply
Clear salary range is disclosed
ROLE SNAPSHOT
GiveDirectly is hiring a Senior Director, Philanthropy to lead and grow senior philanthropy efforts across high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and private/family foundations, mobilizing flexible capital at scale to support GiveDirectly's goal of delivering $5 billion by 2035. You'll own strategy and execution of the senior philanthropy program (raising $100M+ annually from major donors), personally steward and close relationships with significant supporters, work closely with CEO on top-priority relationship management, lead a high-performing team of 4-5 fundraisers with clear priorities and quality standards, manage selective portfolio of major philanthropists leading complex high-stakes donor conversations, and build scalable systems for acquisition, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship. This senior leadership role requires proven track record securing significant philanthropic commitments from high/ultra-high-net-worth individuals, experience engaging finance and technology sector stakeholders with strong networks, strategic judgment to shape philanthropy strategy and close complex deals, and experience leading fundraising or similar teams.
KEY WORDS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER IF YOU APPLY:
Major donor fundraising
High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth philanthropy
Private and family foundations
Salesforce and pipeline management
Team leadership and coaching
Finance and technology sector networks
Strategic donor relationship management
Transformational gift solicitation
Revenue forecasting
Nonprofit development
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