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Director, Major Gifts - San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle or New York (US)
Mercy CorpsSan Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2025
💰 $120,000/yr($90,000/yr – $120,000/yr)
About the role
Location: Bay Area, Seattle or New YorkPosition 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) About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future. 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. <
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future. 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. <
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