Director of Philanthropy

Rivet Industries

$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in fundraising or donor relations
  • Proven success in engaging high-net-worth individuals and family foundations
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term relationships
  • Experience in leading frontline fundraising initiatives
  • Ability to design and execute donor engagement programs
  • Background in non-profit or philanthropic sectors considered a plus
  • Familiarity with Gen Z's philanthropic interests and trends

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute RIVET's frontline fundraising strategy
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors
  • Manage a robust pool of engaged donors and provide stewardship
  • Design engaging experiences to activate donors' networks for growth
  • Coordinate with CEO and marketing teams to amplify fundraising efforts
  • Ensure high levels of donor engagement among families and young adults
  • Develop programming that connects donors with RIVET's mission

Benefits

  • Join a dedicated, collaborative team
  • Opportunity to lead a unique philanthropic movement
  • Be a part of shaping a community centered on youth-led initiatives
  • Work closely with executive leadership
  • Engage with a network of influential individuals and families
Full Job Description
RIVET is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to grow, steward, and activate a community of ~100 donors, focused on high-net-worth individuals and family foundations. As we scale towards a future powered by Gen Z, RIVET's philanthropic community plays a critical role in funding, advising, and growing this movement.

The Director of Philanthropy leads RIVET's fundraising and donor engagement strategy - responsible for securing significant philanthropic investment while stewarding a highly engaged network of families and individuals. Working closely with the CEO, Impact, and Marketing teams, you will lead on frontline fundraising and manage a robust donor pool to ensure members feel deeply connected to RIVET's mission, people, and impact. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited to shape a global philanthropic community. RIVET currently has four offerings: Leadership Council (for families), Youth Impact Council (designed for individuals), Youth Impact Fund (for family foundations), and Social Innovator Accelerator (for firms).

This new, evolved role will focus on three work streams:
  1. Drive philanthropic revenue: Lead frontline fundraising across the organization by identifying and developing a donor pipeline, moving prospects through the cultivation cycle, and closing gifts.
  2. Steward & strengthen RIVET's donor community through effective communication and programming: Build, manage, and deepen relationships with RIVET donors, ensuring members, including teen & young adult family members, feel highly engaged, valued, and connected to RIVET's mission and people.
  3. Activate donors as a force for organizational growth: Design and deliver meaningful engagement experiences to leverage donors' networks, insights, and influence to support RIVET's broader growth, including across new foundations, firms, and brand partnerships.


You will join a dedicated, low-ego team in launching a first-of-its-kind philanthropic movement led by youth. Supported by the CEO and admin team, this role works across the organization and volunteer leadership.

Check out the full role overview here!

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We will review applications on a rolling basis.

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