Head of Philanthropy & Principal Giving (Eastern US)

Acumen New YorkFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead individual philanthropy strategy and secure major gifts for Acumen's $250M campaign across the Eastern United States.

Role type

Senior individual contributor (Head of Philanthropy & Principal Giving)

Builds

Unrestricted and campaign commitments from high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices

Domain

Social impact / Philanthropy / Poverty alleviation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Major gift closing, high-net-worth individual engagement, network building, strategic storytelling, relationship cultivation, revenue forecasting

Preferred skills

Existing network of sophisticated philanthropists, experience in entrepreneurship or climate sectors, team leadership

Technologies

CRM systems

Responsibilities

Lead strategy for individual major gifts and pipeline growth; Build and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth donors; Secure 6- and 7-figure contributions; Manage a small team of direct reports; Partner with senior leaders on high-stakes donor conversations

About Acumen

Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives.