Pivotal Ventures is a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates in 2015. The company accelerates social progress through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy, with a focus on empowering women globally. Pivotal includes Pivotal Ventures, LLC, and the Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, which together drive meaningful change in communities worldwide.
Open Positions
Senior Director, Strategic Philanthropy & Platforms
15+ years of experience in philanthropy and/or social impact, with 8+ years of experience leading and managing others
Director, Program Strategy
11-12 years of experience in philanthropy, communications, and/or social impact fields, or equivalent. 6 years leading others with staff development experience and equity and belonging within a team. Experience managing vendors
Senior Program Strategy Manager, Political Engagement
10-12 years of experience in philanthropic, political, government, non-profit sectors, expertise in philanthropy and strategy development, strong partnership skills
Senior Lead, Digital Communications
5-7 years of experience in social media management, analytics, and measurement, with a strong understanding of emerging communication trends
Interim Senior Writer
Minimum 5-7 years of experience writing for high-profile leaders, foundations, newspapers, periodicals, or related organizations, or an equivalent combination of advanced training and experience
Finance and Business Planning Manager
7-9 years of finance experience, proficiency in Workday or similar ERP systems, experience building budgets and supporting teams of 25+
Administrative Coordinator
2-3 years of experience in administrative support, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Workday
Senior Director, Executive Strategy & Initiatives
12+ years of relevant experience, 8+ years of leadership experience, and a strong track record of managing large-scale projects