Development Manager

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
Manager, Silicon Valley
Development and Outreach Department
Menlo Park Office
Deadline: December 6^th, 2026.

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking applicants for the position of Silicon Valley Manager, Development to focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Silicon Valley area.

This full-time position will be based in our Menlo Park office and will report to the Silicon Valley Associate Director in the Development and Outreach Department. 

This position is expected to be in office 2 days a week, with 3 days during high volume periods. Subject to organizational policy, some evening and weekend work will be required for events.

Responsibilities:

Events Management 
1. Plan and execute the Silicon Valley Committee plan as well as cultivation, fundraising, and acquisition events (both in-person and virtual), including the annual Voices for Justice Dinner. Serve as the primary contact for event consultants, vendors, and volunteers, escalating issues to senior staff as needed.

Donor Communications 
2. Conceptualize, draft, and coordinate donor communications in partnership with the Director/Associate Director.

Data Management & Reporting
3. Maintain Salesforce/Marketing Cloud data; process donations; track acknowledgments and thank-you notes; and ensure regular data cleaning and duplicate resolution.
4. Update donor profiles and interest codes; generate and share reports to inform outreach and events; manage campaigns and ensure accurate event coding.
5. Support major gifts efforts through research, meeting preparation, follow-ups, and donor coordination; manage gift and budget tracking with timely, accurate reporting.

Administrative Support 
6. Oversee and execute administrative functions, including meeting preparation and documentation, IT coordination, office supplies, reports, and merchandise; manage honorarium and vendor payments; and process invoices.
7. Supervise assistants and support staff as assigned.
8. Perform other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant work experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are required; relevant lived experience is highly desirable.
2. Experience in building and managing donor relationships is required.
3. Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills are required. 
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required. Fluency in other languages is desirable. 
5. Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required. Track record of effective teamwork is highly desirable. 
6. An entrepreneurial and disciplined self-starter who can work independently but also function as a member of a development team, is highly desirable.
7. Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required. 
8. Strong computer skills are required. Experience with Salesforce, CRM software and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.  

Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization. HRW cannot sponsor work authorization for this role.

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. The salary range for this position is USD 88,000 – 104,000.

How to Apply: Please apply by December 6^th, 2026, by visiting our online job portal and attaching a cover letter and resume in PDF format.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission or require a disability related accommodation, please email the [email protected]

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio- economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high- profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.