Human Rigths Watch recrute un Directeur associé, développement et sensibilisation aux Etats-Unis.
The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely, but will be expected to work from the office about 1-2 days a week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.
Responsibilities:
- Represent the work of Human Rights Watch to existing and prospective supporters and maintain financial support in Chicago by soliciting major gifts and general support funds ranging from US $5,000-$100,000;
- Work in partnership with the Managing Director, North America on the fundraising strategy for the Chicago area and its implementation
- Oversee production, fundraising, outreach, and cultivation of inspiring engagement and solicitation events in Chicago, including the annual spring fundraising event, private dinners, receptions, and briefings;
- Work with the leadership of the Chicago Committee and local Board members to maximize opportunities to share the work of HRW, engage existing and potential donors, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities;
- Oversee gift processing and donor support services for Chicago in Salesforce alongside the Chicago Coordinator, including but not limited to maintaining rigorous records, mailings, gift tracking and acknowledgements;
- Supervise the Chicago Development Coordinator and liaise with event consultants;
- Manage fundraising-specific team processes, including regular team meetings; and
- Perform other responsibilities as may be required.
Managerial Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and mentor direct-reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, providing guidance on professional growth, and monitoring staff well-being as it pertains to stress and resilience issues and self-care;
- Promote inclusive and positive work environment including by soliciting diverse points of views, encouraging staff to participate in DE&I efforts, and proactively addressing bias, discrimination, microaggressions, etc;
- Model inclusive behavior and consistently adhere to HRW’s internal values;
- Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion values and initiatives into the division’s work; and
- Work with staff to develop initiatives aimed at movement-building and expanding our partnership with diverse clients/donors/stakeholders and partners.
Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience: A minimum of five to seven years of fundraising/event planning and management experience is required, with a preference for major gift fundraising.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to effectively build relationships and engage with a variety of donors, committee members, colleagues, and board members is required.
- Proven effectiveness in one-on-one qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship is required.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required.
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are highly desirable.
- Strong computer skills are required. Experience with donor databases, specifically Salesforce, and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and the discipline to work independently, but also the ability to function as a member of a development team is highly desirable.
Other: Applicants must possess valid US work authorization. Human Rights Watch is not able to sponsor work authorization for this role.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by August 13, 2023 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV. No calls or email inquiries, please. Applications must be complete to receive considerations, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.