Acumen America is the leading venture capital backing the bold entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable future for America’s overlooked and underserved.
About the role
The Head of Philanthropy & Principal Giving (Eastern US) will lead Acumen's individual philanthropy strategy across the Eastern United States, with a particular focus on building new relationships and securing major gifts in support of Acumen's ongoing $250M campaign in service of our 10 year vision. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- At least 15 years of experience in major gifts, philanthropy, relationship management, or a closely related field, with a strong record of securing significant (6- and 7-figure) individual gifts
- A meaningful network of high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic influencers, or clear evidence of having built new networks and converted relationships into major support
- Credibility with sophisticated donors and the ability to engage them in substantive conversations about philanthropy, investing, entrepreneurship, and global challenges
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, emotional intelligence, and judgment, including the ability to navigate complex dynamics with discretion
- A strong, authentic communicator who can make complex ideas clear, tell compelling stories, and tailor a case for support to different audiences
- Experience partnering with a CEO, founder, board members, or other senior leaders to advance major donor relationships and secure gifts
More about this role
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Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. Named one of Fast Company's most innovative companies of 2026, Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty, going where traditional capital often won't to back entrepreneurs building more inclusive markets. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty.
Acumen works across the spectrum of capital, raising philanthropic capital that is deployed in several ways: as patient investment, to build leaders, and to leverage into much larger impact funds – all focused on solving problems of poverty. To learn more visit acumen.org .
Acumen was founded on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We focus on investing in transformational companies, building sustainable markets, and preparing leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future.
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