Development Director

Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) was founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, with the mission to provide lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees who are forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC operates in more than 40 countries and has 25 offices across the United States, where it helps refugees resettle and become self-sufficient. Over the past 40 years, the IRC has successfully resettled over 60,000 clients in Northern California alone, providing a wide range of services including economic empowerment, immigration assistance, youth programs, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security initiatives, and case management for survivors of trafficking. The organization is committed to bold leadership, innovation, creative partnerships, and accountability to those it serves, advocating for the most vulnerable populations.

Job Overview:
As the Development Director, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the design, implementation, and monitoring of resource mobilization efforts that support the IRC's mission. This position entails managing donor relations and reporting, collaborating with IRC headquarters on a new fundraising structure for individual donors, and engaging in outreach to local corporate and private foundation donors. You will also be responsible for planning and overseeing special events. As a member of the region's senior leadership team, you will share responsibilities with other Directors to ensure effective oversight of regional operations and stewardship of resources. This is a full-time exempt position that reports directly to the Executive Director of the Sacramento/Turlock region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director and local leadership to achieve several key goals. These include developing and implementing an annual fundraising plan with specific, measurable goals for both restricted and unrestricted funds. You will strategize and execute special fundraising campaigns through both digital and traditional channels, in partnership with the HQ Mass Markets teams. Cultivating partnerships with national companies and foundations based in the Sacramento/Central Valley region will be essential, as will supporting local high-value donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with the USA Philanthropy team. You will oversee the preparation of letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets, and reports to local foundations and potential donors, coordinating with the Sacramento-Turlock grants team and office leadership. Additionally, you will organize annual fundraisers and special events, ensure strong corporate donor engagement opportunities, serve as a liaison for Sacramento-Turlock to HQ fundraising teams, and provide oversight for the Sacramento-Turlock grants team. You will also coordinate with Resource & Development Coordinators to ensure consistency between volunteer and financial/in-kind support, assist in raising awareness about the IRC, and represent the office at various meetings and forums. Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising development-related interns and volunteers will also be part of your responsibilities, along with maintaining ongoing communication about resource development initiatives and providing timely reports on management issues. Active participation in the Sacramento-Turlock Leadership Team and collaboration with the management team will be crucial for delivering quality services, as will working with the Executive Director to highlight the local and global work of the IRC.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree (BA/BS) as a minimum requirement, with a graduate degree in Development, Nonprofit Management, Business Management, or International Relations preferred. A minimum of five years of prior experience leading fundraising, communications, public relations, and other development duties in the non-profit sector is required. Impeccable attention to detail is essential, along with strong writing skills. Experience with Salesforce is strongly preferred, and a strong donor network in the Sacramento/Central Valley region is advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate a successful record of foundation and donor relations, particularly in developing private foundation grant proposals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to effectively engage with donors, volunteers, partner agencies, government officials, and multi-cultural clients. The ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment and coordinate multiple partners toward common goals is also important. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook) and internet research is required, along with strong organizational, leadership, and team-building skills to promote productivity and efficiency.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree (BA/BS) as a minimum, with a preference for candidates holding a graduate degree in fields such as Development, Nonprofit Management, Business Management, or International Relations. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of fundraising and resource mobilization in a non-profit context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in leading fundraising efforts, communications, public relations, and other development-related duties within the non-profit sector. This level of experience is essential for effectively managing donor relations, overseeing fundraising campaigns, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve the organization's goals.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as a requirement due to the nature of the role and the need for effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, but are not explicitly stated as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position offers a competitive compensation range of $109,416 - $117,354, which is influenced by various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget considerations. The exact offer will be calibrated based on the work location and the individual candidate's experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. The working environment is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office, with some travel to other regional offices and venues for events and donor meetings. Availability for non-traditional hours, including weeknights and weekends on a limited basis, is also required. The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediate vesting and matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families.