Development Specialist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement. 

Job Overview:

The Development Specialist is a member of the Resource Development department and works closely with the Grants Coordinator and Development Supervisor to leverage individual and corporate financial and in-kind donors to support the IRC in Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Miami’s unrestricted fundraising efforts. The Development Specialist provides administrative support for the organization through volunteer tracking and reporting, event planning support, funding research and application, cultivation strategies including gift acknowledgement, mail appeal preparation and management, Salesforce database management, and maintaining accurate donor files. Additionally, the Development Specialist will provide general office support to include preparation of correspondence, data input, filing and other duties as needed. This position will report to the Development Supervisor and is a full-time position. 

Major Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Assist with the creation and production of annual appeals, monthly solicitation and cultivation materials, daily gift acknowledgements and other written materials to engage current and prospective donors, deepen donor commitment and enhance giving in a prompt, efficient and thoughtful manner within agreed timelines.

• Conduct research on current and potential funders to prepare briefing and debriefing materials for face-to-face meetings with major funders conducted by the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Support special events planning, preparation and implementation, including managing and tracking attendees, donations, volunteer support, and all other associated logistics.  

• Use Salesforce to accurately track and maintain donor databases and donations processing systems.

• Use Golden Volunteer Platform to produce accurate and timely monthly reports pertaining to volunteer time submissions, applications, and approvals.

• Use Salesforce to create and accurately maintain segmented donor portfolios based on pre-determined criteria to drive targeted cultivation of donor segments in partnership with the Development Supervisor and Grants Coordinator.

• Maintain accurate records pertaining to volunteer engagement and recruitment including tracking the attendance at university events and tabling activities, active volunteer and intern lists, and upcoming volunteer groups.

• Enter monthly volunteer tracking Integra submissions in a timely manner in accordance with Finance department deadlines.

• Provide general administrative support to the Resource Development department including managing calendars and deadlines.

• Assist with in-kind donations drives and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, preferably in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration or Public Administration with a concentration in fundraising. 

Work Experience: 

• Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience required  

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

• Experience with Salesforce donor management database and email content management platforms preferred 

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new computer applications rapidly 

• Organizational skills in a complex, multi-tasking environment 

• Outcome-driven work style, establishing clear expectations and ongoing measurement of performance toward achieving targeted outcomes 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, to work independently as well as in a team

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with current and prospective individual, corporate and in-kind donors and volunteers, partner agencies, multi-cultural clients and colleagues on all levels

• Experience working with refugees and immigrants, international work and/or non-profit experience is highly desirable.

• Commitment to the mission of the IRC 

Working Environment: 

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. 

• Will require weekend and/or evening work; off-site travel required. 

Compensation: (Pay Rate: $21.61 - $22.75). 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. 

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Benefits: IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of 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