Head of West Coast Philanthropy - US

The role

The Head of West Coast Philanthropy will own the West Coast philanthropy channel end-to-end. This person will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and tech-sector philanthropists to drive revenue. The role involves setting segment strategy, mapping communities, and hosting gatherings to connect supporters to the mission.

What you will do

• Serve as primary point of contact for high-net-worth individual donors, family offices, and tech-sector philanthropists on the US West Coast
• Build long-term partnerships with founders, operators, AI and technology leaders, and next-generation philanthropists
• Identify and develop new relationships with prospective supporters in founder, investor, effective altruism, and entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Represent Educate! in external engagements
• Accountable for the West Coast channel's revenue targets and growth trajectory
• Manage highest-stakes West Coast funder relationships
• Map and engage relevant communities including tech ecosystems, AI labs, startup networks, and venture firms
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners
• Collaborate with executive team and board members to leverage networks
• Design and host intimate gatherings, dinners, and learning sessions

Required qualifications

• 8–10+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with influential people
• Commercial mindset and pipeline orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Data-driven thinking and intellectual credibility
• Entrepreneurial approach
• Self-directed working style
• Ability to operate independently across a significant time zone difference

Nice to have

• Strong existing networks within West Coast technology, founder, or philanthropic communities

Benefits

• Market-based compensation

Before you apply

• Candidates must successfully complete standard background verification and safeguarding review
• All candidates are screened for child and youth safety

About the company

Educate! is a youth employment and skills provider that prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive. The organization aims to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.