Strategic Philanthropy Director

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Medecins Sans Frontieres Full time
Job Title: Strategic Philanthropy Director

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is seeking a Strategic Philanthropy Director to lead our team in managing donor-advised funds, third-party aggregators, and workplace giving. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of forging and maintaining B2B relationships, especially in financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex global potential accounts.
  • Formulate strategies and pilot initiatives to drive innovation in charitable giving and high-impact philanthropy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bolster giving where intermediaries are engaged.
  • Manage and mature our DAF strategy and further relationships in the landscape with DAF sponsors, wealth advisors, and financial advisors.
  • Oversee operational advancements and smart-giving marketing optimizations.
  • Pursue opportunities for thought leadership and drive a culture of philanthropy.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience working in nonprofit with successive roles, preferably in large organizations.
  • Or equivalent experience working in the financial services industry for donor-advised fund sponsors, in private wealth, or in corporate social responsibility.
  • Demonstrated track record in forging and maintaining B2B relationships, especially in financial services.
  • Deep knowledge and experience with donor-advised funds, smart giving vehicles, and workplace giving.
  • Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving and high-impact philanthropy.

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel for work as needed, particularly for B2B meetings, MSF events, and industry meetings.

Compensation: $149,836 to $224,754; all new employees will be compensated from the minimum to midpoint based on experience.



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