Manager, Silicon Valley

The role

This full-time manager will plan and run fundraising, cultivation and outreach events in the Silicon Valley area, including the annual Voices for Justice Dinner. The role also covers donor communications, donor data in Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, and administrative support, and reports to the Silicon Valley Associate Director.

What you will do

• Plan and execute the Silicon Valley Committee plan and cultivation, fundraising and acquisition events, both in-person and virtual
• Serve as primary contact for event consultants, vendors and volunteers
• Draft and coordinate donor communications with the Director or Associate Director
• Maintain Salesforce and Marketing Cloud data, process donations and resolve duplicates
• Update donor profiles and interest codes and generate reports
• Support major gifts efforts through research, meeting preparation and follow-ups
• Track gifts and budgets with accurate reporting
• Oversee administrative functions, vendor and honorarium payments and invoices
• Supervise assistants and support staff as assigned
• Perform other responsibilities as required

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues
• Experience building and managing donor relationships
• Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external collaboration
• Ability to multi-task, plan, organize and work under pressure
• Strong computer skills

Nice to have

• Relevant lived experience with human rights issues
• Fluency in other languages
• Track record of effective teamwork
• Entrepreneurial, disciplined self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Salesforce and CRM software
• Knowledge of social media

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-paid benefits

Before you apply

• Valid US work authorization is required
• HRW cannot sponsor work authorization for this role
• Apply by December 6, 2026 through the online job portal with a cover letter and resume in PDF format

About the company

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for in-depth investigations, timely reporting and high-profile advocacy campaigns. It is an equal opportunity employer.