Senior Philanthropy Advisor, Technology Sector Engagement

Robin Hood Foundation•New York, NY

5d•$155,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Robin Hood is hiring a Senior Philanthropy Advisor to build and lead its engagement with donors and prospects in the technology sector. This newly created, entrepreneurial role will establish a portfolio and define durable relationships with technology-sector donors, drawing on Robin Hood’s prospect research, board relationships, and standing in the technology community. The Advisor will serve as a primary relationship manager, developing tailored donor strategies and cohort-level engagement that makes it straightforward for peers to engage and give. The role also connects Robin Hood’s Advancement team with its Program & Impact teams, creating ways for technology-sector donors to contribute expertise and networks alongside financial support. Engagement opportunities may include mentorship, pro-bono partnerships, site visits, co-designed convenings, and expert-in-residence models. The Advisor will contribute to Robin Hood’s AI for Impact strategy, represent the organization in technology-sector settings, and advise on infrastructure for technology-sector giving, including crypto and pre-IPO stock acceptance. The position reports to the Managing Director, Major Giving. It is based in New York City and follows a hybrid model, with team members on-site four days a week, including time at donor meetings, conferences, and events. The role may require local travel and occasional evening and weekend availability. The salary range is $155,000–$180,000 base, with performance-based bonus potential.

Requirements

Genuine fluency in the technology sector, including the venture capital ecosystem, AI and engineering landscape, and crypto and digital assets, with an understanding of what motivates founders and investors.
Track record closing and managing five- and six-figure partnerships, gifts, or client relationships.
Experience managing a portfolio of investors, clients, or donors with disciplined pipeline management and personalized stewardship.
Most successful candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or client engagement.
Ability to build and iterate in a new practice area, navigate ambiguity, and structure new workstreams without an established playbook.
Ability to translate complex programmatic details into compelling donor communications and represent an organization confidently in sophisticated donor and stakeholder settings.
Ability to collaborate across teams to design substantive donor engagement, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels through credibility and collaboration, with strong interpersonal skills.
Commitment to breaking down barriers to economic mobility in New York City.
Proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM and the Microsoft Office suite.
Willingness to travel locally and work occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships in the technology sector and/or experience in technology or venture capital.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify, engage, and manage a portfolio of technology-sector donors and prospects, serving as primary relationship manager from initial outreach through long-term partnership.
Develop customized short-, intermediate-, and long-term engagement strategies for donors and prospects using quantitative and qualitative data.
Design and execute a cohort-level engagement strategy, including low-friction, peer-driven ways for the sector to engage and give.
Build trust-based relationships through meetings, personalized outreach, events, and ongoing communication.
Organize and facilitate in-person meetings and convenings involving senior Robin Hood leadership and board members.
Source and qualify prospects throughout the technology ecosystem through referrals, events, board introductions, and listening-tour insights.
Stay informed about Robin Hood’s programs, priorities, and funding needs, particularly workforce development, economic mobility, and AI for social good.
Develop impact narratives, proposals, and partnership materials for analytically minded, data-driven donors.
Serve as the primary liaison between Advancement and Program & Impact teams to create donor engagement opportunities, including mentorship, pro-bono partnerships, site visits, co-designed convenings, and expert-in-residence models.
Co-lead or support the execution of technology-focused events and programming.
Work across teams, including with the Managing Director, AI, to develop bespoke partnership models for donors seeking engagement beyond traditional philanthropy.
Represent Robin Hood at technology-sector conferences, convenings, and industry events.
Contribute to Robin Hood’s AI for Impact strategy by tracking technology-sector trends and translating them into donor engagement opportunities.
Advise on infrastructure that enables technology-sector giving, including acceptance of crypto and pre-IPO stock.
Maintain accurate and timely donor-interaction records in Salesforce, including pipeline, relationship-stage, and moves-management updates.
Monitor and report portfolio metrics and progress against goals, adjusting strategy as needed.
Conduct mid-year and annual pipeline reviews to identify growth opportunities and course corrections.
Report on portfolio performance and technology-sector engagement strategy, including contributions to the broader AI for Impact workstream.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid Paid Family Leave premiums.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
12% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan.
Employer contributions to a Health Spending Account for employees enrolled in the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Pre-tax flexible spending account for health care and dependent care expenses.
20 days of accrued paid time off, prorated for new hires.
Separate Sick and Safe Leave bank in accordance with NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.
Paid Parental Leave.
New York State Paid Family Leave.
Performance-based bonus potential.