The IRC’s Development Department raises $45 million in annual support from individuals and institutions. The Corporate & Foundation Relations Unit (CFR) is charged with raising $15+ million from private foundations, corporate foundations, and from areas within companies including corporate social responsibility, community relations, marketing, sponsorships, workplace giving, and matching gifts. CFR plays a critical role developing complex proposals and reports, matching institutional funder interests with IRC’s far-ranging programs and priorities, and engaging board members, technical units, and international and resettlement staff in the process of cultivating corporate and foundation donors.
As part of a seven-member CFR team, the Officer plays a critical role liaising with staff from IRC’s international and domestic programs, technical units, and finance to conceptualize and implement funding strategies; cultivate prospective and current donors; initiate, design, and oversee donor meetings; and develop persuasive proposals and reports. The Officer will manage a portfolio of 60+ current and prospective corporate and foundation funders. The position reports to the Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategically align corporate and foundation interests with IRC’s programmatic needs; Creatively utilize research and experience to draw linkages between IRC staff, volunteers, and corporate and foundation representatives; Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with funders and with IRC program staff from diverse backgrounds around the world; Synthesize complex information into clear, compelling proposals, reports, and letters; Adapt writing style to reflect the values of funders and their relationships with the IRC; Work with program, marketing, and finance staff to monitor progress in meeting donor expectations; Collaborate and participate in donor cultivation events; Work together with the Corporate and Foundation Relations staff to develop the annual strategic plan; Participate in special assignments as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree Minimum 5 years experience working with corporate and foundation funders, or related experience Excellent writing, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills Must be highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented, and work effectively under pressure with competing priorities Superb research, data-collection, organizational, and time-management skills Ability to learn quickly and to plan for and manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines Flexible work attitude, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; Demonstrated interest in social justice, international development, human rights, or U.S. based immigrant communities a plus Proficiency with PC fundraising and office software
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 or disability. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
