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Who We Are:
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For:
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: PRINCIPAL GIVING MANAGER
Job Location(s): US - San Francisco, CA
CARE is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Principal Giving Manager to join our Principal Giving team and help advance our mission by supporting our most transformative donor relationships. This is a high-impact role that partners directly with senior fundraisers and executive leadership to drive customized engagement strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and anonymous donors. The ideal candidate brings a blend of donor-centric strategy, operational excellence, and a high-touch service mindset to ensure a seamless and sophisticated donor experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Donor Engagement (45%)
Collaborate with Principal Gift Officers to develop and implement tailored donor engagement plans that align with CARE’s priorities and donor interests.Manage outreach calendars and proactively recommend cultivation and stewardship touchpoints.Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of all donor-facing materials, ensuring content is polished, personalized, and aligned with each donor’s style and expectations.Conduct or coordinate in-depth donor research to support strategy development and engagement planning.Executive-Level Meeting & Event Support (25%)
Coordinate logistics for high-level donor meetings, virtual engagements, and site visits, including briefings, agendas, and materials.Draft post-meeting notes, action items, and follow-up communications with professionalism, discretion, and timeliness.Support the design and execution of VIP donor experiences that reflect CARE’s values and deepen philanthropic relationships.Portfolio & Pipeline Management (25%)
Maintain up-to-date donor records in Salesforce, tracking interactions, giving history, and next steps.Monitor donor pipelines, flag data needs or gaps, and work cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and timely follow-through.Liaise with operations teams to ensure gifts—especially complex contributions (e.g., DAFs, stock, family foundations)—are recorded, receipted, and stewarded appropriately.Cross-Team Collaboration & Special Projects (5%)
Contribute to team-wide initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects that enhance the efficiency and impact of the Principal Giving program.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.4–6 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, high-level donor relations, or executive support; background working with UHNW donors and philanthropic institutions strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience supporting or partnering with C-suite executives, board members, or senior fundraisers.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and donor-centric messaging.Proficiency in Salesforce (or other CRM platforms), Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with discretion and professionalism.
Why Join Us?
At CARE, you’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that works at the intersection of global development and philanthropy. This is an opportunity to help shape donor relationships that fund programs reaching millions of lives—and to contribute to one of the world’s most respected humanitarian organizations.
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CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
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