About the role

Interim philanthropy manager supporting Khan Academy’s major-gifts portfolio, donor writing, and prospect research. Advancing fundraising for the nonprofit’s free, world-class education platform.

Responsibilities

Provide behind-the-scenes portfolio management for major individual giving, driving relationship strategy and securing gifts
Prepare C-suite executives and philanthropic leadership for major-donor meetings with briefings, pre-read decks, suggested strategies, and follow-up
Track and manage the Chief of External Relations’ end-of-year donor outreach, follow-up status, and next steps
Coordinate donor outreach email by triaging messages, drafting responses, and flagging replies requiring attention
Maintain accurate donor activities and updates in Salesforce (SFDC)
Adapt concept notes, proposals, and donor reports for individual-giving opportunities
Convey strategic priorities and narrative consistent with Khan Academy’s voice, mission, and prior donor communications
Coordinate, analyze, and present performance metrics for donor reports
Submit donor reports, proposals, and related materials for review and approval
Research major-gift and mid-level prospects using prospecting tools and public information, including AI-sector IPOs and liquidity events
Cross-reference prospect lists with existing donor, prospect, and email records and deliver a prioritized prospect list supporting the wealth-wave strategy

7+ years of demonstrated experience in philanthropy, major gifts fundraising, and individual giving
Ability to manage fundraising operations, moves management systems, and donor pipeline development strategies
Exceptional written communication skills and experience crafting donor communications, briefings, proposals, and reports
Experience preparing, briefing, and supporting executive leaders and board members for high-level donor engagements
Experience using prospecting and wealth screening tools and public information to identify and prioritize major-gift prospects
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and leadership dynamics
Demonstrated success raising six-figure-plus gifts
Understanding of major gifts, donor pipelines, wealth screening/wealth-wave strategies, and moves management processes
Ability to quickly absorb an organization’s strategy, priorities, and narrative
Ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams within a blended 40-hour-per-week cap and adapt to changing deadlines
Deep passion for Khan Academy’s mission
Ability to demonstrate inclusive perspectives and self-awareness supporting inclusion and belonging

Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the hiring process
Mission-driven work supporting free, world-class education
Professional development and investment in employees