Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
11 Jul, 25
Salary
90000.0
Posted On
12 Apr, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Executive Leadership, Collaboration, Gifts, Donor Engagement, Humanitarian Assistance, Databases, Relationship Building
Industry
Information Technology/IT
Location: Bay Area, Seattle or New York
Position Status: Full Time
Salary Level: Starting salary for this role will be from $90,000.00 USD up to $120,000.00 USD annually, commensurate on experience and skillset.
Risk Level: X Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)
PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The mission of the Resource Development (RD) department is to advance the organization’s strategic goals and support our worldwide team by raising flexible funds, profile and influence. The RD team encompasses several dozen dynamic professionals who possess a wide range of skills. We are gift officers, direct response fundraisers, web developers, marketers and media relations strategists. We are database managers, digital specialists, creative designers, storytellers and teachers. Most of all, we are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and believe a better world is possible.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Positioned within the High Impact Philanthropy department, the Major Gift team plays a critical role in securing flexible, unrestricted funding to support Mercy Corps’ global programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of High Impact Philanthropy, the Director of Major Gifts leads a team of philanthropy officers and drives strategies to increase major giving across the United States. This role works closely with senior leadership to set ambitious fundraising goals, build revenue projections, and implement best-in-class practices.
A dynamic and strategic frontline fundraiser, the Director leads by example—managing a personal portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving $100,000+, while setting the standard for exceptional relationship building and successful donor engagement. This leader will guide the team in deepening relationships with high-net-worth individuals, identifying new opportunities to move donors up the giving pyramid, and driving innovative approaches to pipeline growth and revenue generation.
The Major Gift team is focused on securing unrestricted revenue to support Mercy Corps’ most urgent and strategic needs. As such, the Director must be skilled in articulating Mercy Corps’ global mission and making a compelling case for flexible, unrestricted support. This leader will coach frontline fundraisers on dynamic fundraising approaches—including legacy giving, multi-year commitments, and emerging giving vehicles such as donor-advised funds (DAFs) and cryptocurrency. The position calls for a high level of social acumen and the ability to move comfortably within the realm of high-net-worth individuals.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports Directly To: Senior Director, High Impact Philanthropy
Works Directly With: All members of the High Impact Philanthropy and Resource Development teams.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO PARTICIPANTS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.