Officer, Donor Advised Fund Partnerships (P3)

Save the Children 

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.  

The Role 

As the Officer, Donor Advised Fund Partnerships, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support the Partnerships and Philanthropy division’s efforts to maximize support from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for Save the Children’s priority program areas in both development and humanitarian contexts. Specifically, you will focus on three core areas: 1) reviewing and advising on incoming inquiries from Donor Advised funds and the best partnership strategies, 2) creating pitch and stewardship content and events – including co-marketing opportunities with DAFs – for the DAF market to support fundraisers who lead relationships with DAFs and other wealth advisors, and 3) managing our profiles on Candid and other third party websites where donors access independent charity ratings. You will work closely with operations, fundraising, program, marketing and communications colleagues.

Location 

Hybrid – Washington DC or Fairfield, CT 

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties) 

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change  

Review and advise on incoming inquiries from Donor Advised Funds and the best partnership strategies (30%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for Donor Advised Funds looking to partner with Save the Children, providing background information on the organization and connecting them with a fundraiser to lead the relationship moving forward.
• Work with the Philanthropy Operations research team to vet new DAF prospects and make recommendations on how to best cultivate strong partnerships with them.
• Work alongside fundraisers to develop cultivation strategies for key DAF partners, with emphasis on regular engagement and information sharing.
• Ensure fundraisers have the essential tools and resources to initiate fundraising activities, including talking points, content and access to communications, technical and/or country representatives.

Create pitch and stewardship content and events for the DAF market to support fundraisers who lead relationships with DAFs and other wealth advisors (50%)

• Stay current on the evolution of the private sector landscape and DAF giving trends based on competitive mapping and internal stakeholder feedback.
• Partner with the Philanthropy Operations communications team to ensure timely delivery of quality materials in optimal formats (i.e., printed, electronic, video, etc.) to support DAF engagement and increased giving in alignment with established program priorities.
• Collaborate on the creative and strategic use of resources (i.e., microsites, donor roundtables) that will provide an experiential link to Save the Children’s programs and will provide a full range of donor engagement opportunities.
• Support the Senior Director, Humanitarian Partnerships on top private sector funding priorities for rapid onset, protracted and chronic emergencies – a key growth area for our DAF partnerships.
• Garner feedback from fundraisers on content with an eye toward continuous improvement to meet/exceed donor needs/expectations.

Manage Save the Children’s profiles on third party websites where donors access independent charity ratings (20%)

• Ensure accurate, up-to-date profiles on third-party platforms that reflect Save the Children’s programs, impact and financials to maximize donor engagement and giving. Confirm all Save the Children content adheres to relevant legal, financial and ethical standards.
• Manage relationships with platform representatives and regularly monitor platform updates, features and new opportunities to optimize profile visibility. Regularly audit Save the Children’s profiles to ensure compliance with platform-specific guidelines.
• Work closely with fundraising, marketing and communications teams to ensure messaging is consistent and aligned with broader organizational strategies.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics across third-party sites, providing insight to