Senior Development Officer

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we're making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we've saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You"ll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you"re looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

About the Growth Team

As a Senior Development Officer on our Growth team, you will drive our individual fundraising strategy and expand key revenue streams. This is a rare moment to join a high-impact organization at an inflection point. While much of the global health sector has retracted since 2025, Evidence Action has strengthened its position; receiving increased support in 2025, participating in a new collaborative fund structure to accelerate the growth of one of our most promising programs, and heading into 2027 anticipating tailwinds for cost-effective giving.

You will be directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, closing, and stewarding mid-level and major gifts; with a focus on building relationships in the tech community, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will have the opportunity to lead special projects to increase revenue, support leadership in their engagement with donors and prospects, and help shape the processes that strengthen our development efforts.

You will report to the Associate Director, Philanthropy, and may have supervisory responsibilities in the future depending on team needs. Our team is small and collaborative, with an iterative strategic approach that encourages radical ownership and big vision.

Responsibilities:

Donor cultivation and relationship management

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to Evidence Action in the five-, six- and seven-figure range by developing and executing individualized donor engagement strategies to retain and grow giving in the portfolio, achieving annual revenue goals
• Be a passionate advocate and spokesperson for Evidence Action"s mission and approach
• Undertake wealth screening and research to identify high-value potential prospects and develop strategies to secure new giving
• Prepare senior leaders for engagement with donors and prospects
• Create compelling communications including proposals, impact reports, acknowledgments, presentations, and other materials
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Evidence Action's programs and fundraising priorities
• Ensure complete and accurate records of donor engagement in Salesforce

Fundraising strategy and project management

• Strategize and test new tactics to increase revenue from identified growth areas and new audiences-for example, collaborative pledges, intimate donor salons, and other special projects
• Establish a robust community for donors in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Analyze progress against fundraising targets, using results of analysis to recommend changes in engagement strategy
• Adopt and experiment with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies