Director of Philanthropy

1 month ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Philanthropy Northwest Full time

Position Information

Employment Type: Full time

Experience Level: Professional

Salary Range: $ ,000, dependent on experience

Job Category: Organizational Overview:

Upaya Social Ventures is a nonprofit organization building an inclusive economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs for people living in the most extreme poverty.

Upaya's award-winning, impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding — generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies.

Since its founding in 2011, Upaya's portfolio companies have created over 42,000 dignified jobs across India. Please visit for more information.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies for major donors, broad-based giving, and support foundation outreach.
  • Direct and participate in the face-to-face cultivation and solicitation of $25,000+ gifts, including managing a portfolio of donors, identifying, qualifying, and cultivating new prospects.
  • Provide leadership and support to board members to assist in prospect identification and cultivation, training, solicitation and stewardship.
  • Supervise the planning and executing of our annual gala, responsible for 25% of the organization's budget
  • Design and launch a new events strategy in multiple cities
  • Represent the organization within the community by attending and actively participating in appropriate internal and external functions and events.
  • Support grant proposals and review other donor materials as necessary.
Candidate Qualifications:
  • Minimum five (5) years of development experience
  • Proven track record managing a portfolio of major donors
  • Experience with international development a plus
  • Experience with communications a plus
  • Comfort with rolling up your sleeves to get things done, using technology to make life easier, and thinking outside the box.
How to Apply

Application Deadline:

Application Instructions:

Submit a one-page cover letter stating your interest/passion to work for Upaya and how you would be a good fit for the role, along with your resume to Please include "Philanthropy Director" in the subject line.


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