Job Background/Overview:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Director, Program Impact to lead on the writing, designing and creation of donor materials to inspire high value philanthropy. Materials include but are not limited to case for support, gift proposals, gift opportunities, donor impact reports, gift acknowledgements, recognition and celebration, donor newsletters, event invitations, digital assets, web content, and other donor-focused communications and marketing materials. The creative content will target donors, Board members, and ambassadors to generate enthusiasm for and support of the mission and vision of The IRC.
Since its inception in 1933, the IRC delivers lasting impact to refugees fleeing from war or disaster by offering lifesaving card, life-changing assistance, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant. This role is part of the Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services team, which aims to provide the High Value Fundraising teams (USA Philanthropy and International Philanthropy and Partnerships) with best-in-class support in a single, unified service model.
The ideal candidate will bring their creative, entrepreneurial fundraising & content development leadership to direct a new approach to our impact strategy.
Major Responsibilities:
• Lead a comprehensive donor impact and communication program that engages prospective donors, demonstrates philanthropic impact, and inspires on-going support through multi-channel content and tailored communications across Global HNWI’s, Corporations, Trust & Foundations, and New Funding Modalities.
• Management of 4 Direct Reports, across 3 functional areas (Editorial Services, Program Visits, Funding Impact) 17 total team members
• Lead Strategy for global emergency appeal coordination in collaboration with IRC’s Emergency Activation Unit
• Supervise Global Program Visit strategy across Bespoke, Grant Compliance and Delegation donor trips
• Develop and refine the IRC Case for Support and the ways in which philanthropy can advance strategic priorities through creative storytelling;
• Refine proposal library that includes templated language, brand design for gift opportunities with easy adaptability for customization and tailored proposals.
• In partnership with internal teams, develop template language and protocols for acknowledgements, pledge monitoring, donor recognition, and recording of donor commitments.
• Skilled writer and storyteller using language, visuals, and examples that all audiences can relate to and understand. Conceptualize design as part of the writing assignment from long form narrative to develop dynamic, impactful communications.
• Ability to work within a matrixed organization that spans technical areas and geographies to develop proposals specific to the donor’s intent.
• Proactively collaborate with fundraisers and colleagues on event management, communications and marketing, campaign, to develop robust donor cultivation, stewardship strategies, donor recognition, acknowledgements, and provide strategic guidance and direction based on experience and expertise.
• Responsible for working with IRC’s marketing and communications to align with brand guidelines and reflect the vision and impact of the initiative. Materials should inspire and motivate donors, respond to their interest with accuracy, attention to detail.
• Ability to work across cultures and understand different expectations, norms of a diverse global community of funders, ensure awareness of differences in language and culture when reporting across different localities
• Assess, design, and evaluate an ambitious program of stewardship and recognition, including a review of the effectiveness of current efforts and where development and implementation of new programs would be most beneficial
Key Working Relationships:
Reports to: Senior Director, GPPS
Position Supervises: 4 Direct reports (team of 17 total)
Essential Qualifications:
• Significant experience in communications/content development, ideally within philanthropy
• Experience working with global donors and international programming
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders
• Excellent administrative skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written skills
• Familiarity with design, design tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of databases, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and other technology tools and platforms. Strong comfort with technology and ability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of CRM or similar database
• Experience managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
Working Environment:
This role may require working remotely or in hybrid remote/office environments. Occasional travel may be required. Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.
DEI Commitment:
At the IRC, we seek to build a welcoming, inclusive environment not only for our refugee clients, but for all of our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the strength found in the diversity of voices, experiences, and backgrounds who join us in our work. Fostering an inclusive culture with equitable practices is everyone's responsibility, and we regularly offer trainings and opportunities to learn more and find ways to do better. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or disability status. We are dedicated to ensuring that disabled individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. In your application, please feel free to indicate your pronouns.
Studies have demonstrated that women and BIPOC applicants are less likely to apply to jobs where they may not meet 100% of the requirements. We recognize that few applicants may "check all the boxes," but that each person has their own unique strengths that they would bring to the table. In our commitment to building a diverse and authentic work culture, we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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