SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, PRINCIPAL GIVING

Work Location : US - New York, NYType of Post : Not ApplicableOther Possible Location : US - San Francisco, CAFunding : APPROVEDExpected Travel : up to 10%Type of Contract : Language Requirement : EnglishApplication Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time Pay Range Details $112,513.06 - $130,796.43 Annually Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US. Who We Are As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results. What We Are Looking For At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE. Job Title: SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, PRINCIPAL GIVING Job Location(s): US - New York, NY Job Summary The Senior Account Manager, Principal Gifts provides high-level strategic and operational support to the Principal Gifts team at CARE, deepening the team's capacity to build transformational relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and anonymous donors. This role ensures that donor portfolios are managed with exceptional, bespoke service, communication is timely and tailored, and internal coordination reflects the highest standard of partnership. Location Preference: New York, San Francisco or Washington D.C. Responsibilities Strategic Donor Engagement Support Partner closely with Relationship Managers to deepen engagement with principal donors, aligned with their interests, giving history, and institutional priorities.Help develop tailored donor-facing communications and materials, ensuring content reflects principal donor interests and CARE's organizational voice. Proactively recommend engagement touchpoints that deepen donor relationships and advance gift conversations. Liaise with Prospect Research and Operations team members to ensure Relationship Manager has the necessary research and data to craft principal donor strategies. Partner with the Operations teams to maintain data integrity across the Principal Gifts portfolio through Salesforce CRM management — ensuring donor records, contact reports, and moves management activity are current, accurate, and accessible to the full team. Cross-Team Coordination and Special Projects Partner with the Operations Team to represent Principal Gifts priorities and champion process improvements across CRM and database workflows.Support principal donor-facing special projects and strategic initiatives — such as philanthropic advisor engagement, donor event strategy, and moves management progression — to enhance both donor engagement and team effectiveness. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; background in nonprofit fundraising or development strongly preferred. 4-6 years of experience in fundraising, high-level executive support, or donor relations, preferably in a large nonprofit or philanthropic environment. Experience working with C-suite executives, major donors, or board members, with strong judgment and discretion. Superior writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling donor communications and briefing documents. Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM), Microsoft Office, and project management tools. Highly organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit; comfortable working cross-functionally with fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders. 4–6 years of experience in fundraising, high-level executive support, or donor relations, preferably in a large nonprofit or philanthropic environment. Experience working with C-suite executives, major donors, or board members, with strong judgment and discretion. Superior writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling donor communications and briefing documents. Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM), Microsoft Office, and project management tools. Highly organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit; comfortable working cross-functionally with fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. Please do not email legal@care.org to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest. CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.