Principal Giving Officer (Remote)

About the role

Protect Democracy is hiring a Principal Giving Officer, a remote position based in the United States. The role reports to the Chief Partnerships Officer and works directly with the CPO and the Executive Director, managing an existing portfolio of about 60 individual and institutional donors with mid-6 and 7-figure giving capacity, plus identified prospects to cultivate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 6- and 7-figure donors, representing the organization in external presentations and one-on-one meetings alongside the Chief Partnerships Officer and Executive Director.
• Serve as an ecosystem ambassador, speaking about Protect Democracy and the wider pro-democracy ecosystem.
• Develop strategies to engage new high-capacity prospects and upgrade existing key donors.
• Cultivate, engage and communicate with the board, donors and partner organizations.
• Manage the full cycle of donor engagement, including planning and running meetings with donors and prospects capable of major gifts of $1M+ annually.
• Work as a team player, stay on call for emails, share resources and contribute to culture-building initiatives.

Required profile

• 10+ years of direct fundraising experience, including recent principal giving experience.
• Experience securing one-year major gifts or capital investments of at least $1 million.
• At least three years in the pro-democracy sector, in fundraising or another capacity.
• Preferred but not required: experience raising funds for a 501(c)(4).

Required skills

• Nuanced understanding of the political landscape and the authoritarian threat.
• CRM databases and donor data management.
• Analytical, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $141,000-$166,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits including 12 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid family medical leave, 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, and full medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Home office stipend and discretionary bonuses.
• Remote-first work in the US, with shared workspaces available and periodic travel to team retreats.