We are currently recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy & Communications team.

This is a remote position, based in the US, East Coast or Bay Area preferred.

Salary is circa $100,000 per annum plus benefits.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

Note you must have the right to work in the US.

This role is classified as requiring enhanced pre-employment checks.

About Relief International.

Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity.

The Philanthropy Manager will play a critical role in generating primarily unrestricted support from a portfolio of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This primary audience includes major donors, family foundations, and planned giving.

Your responsibilities will be

• Work closely with the Philanthropy Director and Chief Development and Marketing Officer to evolve and implement fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, steward and upgrade mid-to-major donors
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects, as well as identify and cultivate new potential major donors from internal and external sources
• Build and nurture strong relationships to retain and upgrade donors through personalized communications, strategic meetings and phone calls, events, and updates
• Prepare compelling fundraising materials within RI brand guidelines, including donor correspondence, presentations, solicitation proposals
• Support the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees’ engagement in fundraising through strategy counsel and the creation of donor briefs, talking points, and other meeting support materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure grant compliance and reporting, and align fundraising efforts with overall organizational strategies and objectives
• Maintain data integrity in RI’s CRM software (Salesforce) by tracking pipeline, moves, and donor interactions
• Represent RI at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities

About You.

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Team player, able to work across team functions for strong results.
• Substantial progressive fundraising experience, including a proven track record of soliciting major gifts from HNWIs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mind-set and proficiency in using fundraising software, databases, and analytics tools (strong preference for proficiency with Salesforce).
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into effective fundraising strategies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for the organization’s mission and a deep commitment to driving positive change through fundraising efforts.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How to apply.

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be one page and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date: 24 October 2024

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.