Head of High Net Worth Fundraising

About the Role This is a leadership role focused on building and leading Educate!'s High Net Worth fundraising operation. You will lay the groundwork to engage high-value donors, develop scalable systems and materials, and advance opportunities that drive us toward a $100M revenue goal, enabling a larger impact across Africa. What You'll Do

• Network Mapping and Donor Prospecting (20%) Build our pipeline of HNW prospects from the ground up, identifying individuals, family offices, donor networks, and giving circles; develop systems for qualification and tracking; maintain a dynamic view of relationships and next steps.
• Relationship Management Infrastructure (20%) Implement and oversee processes, tools, and engagement frameworks (including our CRM) to manage relationships at a high standard, with bespoke 1:1 plans for top prospects and scalable stewardship for a broader HNW audience.
• High Net Worth (HNW) Fundraising Materials & Positioning (20%) Create concise narratives, tailored pitch decks, funding menus, and bespoke briefings that translate programmatic details into compelling, credible stories.
• Events and Cultivation (20%) Design and coordinate intimate, high-value cultivation events and other offerings, especially in priority geographies (West Coast US, New York, London), to deepen relationships and raise Educate!'s profile.
• Market Intelligence and Audience Insights (20%) Track the philanthropic landscape, publications, podcasts, Substacks, social channels, and communities shaping donor thinking; synthesize insights for the communications team to align Educate!'s external voice. What We're Looking For
• Early career in a high-growth environment, eager to build foundations rather than operate in a polished, fully-built function.
• A builder who thrives in ambiguity and can create infrastructure from scratch.
• Strong research, donor prospecting, and pipeline development skills for HNW donors.
• Excellent storytelling and the ability to translate complex programmatic information into compelling narratives.
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities with a track record of credible donor relationships.
• Comfort designing and coordinating high-value cultivation events leveraging senior networks across geographies.
• Market intelligence mindset with the ability to synthesize insights for external communications.