Senior Manager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Senior Manager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Location: Remote
Organization: Wikimedia Foundation

About the Role

The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Senior Manager for Major Gifts & Planned Giving to lead a dynamic team in driving $10,000+ fundraising efforts and planned giving strategies. Supporting both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Endowment, this role is crucial for sustaining and scaling major donor relationships as part of a $100M campaign for the Endowment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Recruit, retain, and mentor a team of fundraising professionals.
  • Set clear work plans and performance goals.
  • Provide training and professional development opportunities.
• Fundraising Strategy & Implementation:
  • Achieve annual fundraising goals for major gifts and planned giving.
  • Develop strategies for the Wikimedia Endowment’s 10-year campaign.
  • Mature the planned giving program, ensuring a robust pipeline for long-term support.
• Donor Engagement:
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and prospects.
  • Collaborate with executives and board members on high-value donor engagements.
• Event Management & Stewardship:
  • Partner with team members to design impactful fundraising events.
  • Strengthen stewardship and donor recognition programs.
• Partnership Development:
  • Work closely with the Endowment Board of Trustees to shape fundraising strategies.
  • Identify new board members to enhance donor engagement.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee portfolio management and prospecting systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize donor journeys.

Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of successful experience in fundraising, with a focus on individual major donors and planned gifts ($10K–$1M+ range).
• Proven ability to craft and implement endowment and planned giving strategies.
• Team leadership experience, including mentoring staff across various experience levels.
• Knowledge of major gift activities such as direct solicitations, planned giving, and event management.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage confidential donor information with discretion.
• Experience working in remote and distributed teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with technical or scientific donors.
• Track record in working with cross-cultural or international donors.

About You

• Strong alignment with the Wikimedia Foundation’s mission of free knowledge sharing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and build relationships with diverse donors.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to inclusivity and transparency.

Compensation & Benefits

• US Salary Range: $134,147–$203,434 annually, adjusted for non-US locations.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive healthcare.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Professional development support.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply via the Wikimedia Foundation’s official career page. For accommodations or inquiries, contact recruiting@wikimedia.org or call +1 (415) 839-6885.