Senior Philanthropy Officer

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver 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 (including from Nobel-winning economists). 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.

The Role

Evidence Action is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead major and principal gift fundraising in the San Francisco Bay Area, securing gifts of $100,000 and above. This new position reports to the Associate Director of Philanthropy and joins a small, high-performing Growth team that has significantly increased new major donor acquisition over the past two years. Specifically, the Senior Philanthropy Officer will:

Responsibilities:

Build Evidence Action’s presence and donor pipeline in the Bay Area and tech community

• Lead acquisition of new major and principal donors, identifying, cultivating, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and families. 
• Build a network of philanthropic advisors, wealth managers, donor networks, and other connectors who can introduce Evidence Action to new prospects.
• Partner closely with the CEO, who is based in the Bay Area, and other executive leaders on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Represent Evidence Action at donor meetings, events, and gatherings across the Bay Area, including on short notice.
• Test new approaches to donor engagement, such as small donor gatherings, collaborative pledges, and peer-to-peer giving, and help shape Evidence Action’s strategy for Bay Area and tech philanthropy.

Manage and grow a portfolio of major and principal donors

• Manage a portfolio of existing major donors, developing individualized strategies to retain donors and grow their giving over time, including upgrades to transformational gifts, and building toward a portfolio of 50–75 donors.
• Solicit and steward gifts made directly and through donor-advised funds and family foundations.
• Bring program staff into donor conversations where their expertise can deepen relationships.
• Write proposals, impact reports, and briefing materials that tell Evidence Action’s story clearly to sophisticated, results-oriented donors.

Use data and AI to drive results

• Partner with Evidence Action’s prospect research team to identify and prioritize high-capacity prospects using wealth screening tools (e.g., iWave) and AI-powered research.
• Set and track pipeline, acquisition, and revenue goals using Salesforce KPIs and activity dashboards.
• Adopt and experiment with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to work more efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of donor activity and moves management in Salesforce.