Director, Principal Giving (east)

International Rescue Committee

New York, United States
Base: $135,000 - $160,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Principal giving fundraising expertise
Securing 7 and 8+ figure gifts
Managing a team of fundraisers
The Director, Principal Giving East will lead the IRC’s Principal Giving Program in the Eastern United States, providing strategic leadership, direction, and management to a team of fundraisers responsible for securing philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals

Job Summary

  • The Director, Principal Giving East will lead the IRC’s Principal Giving Program in the Eastern United States, providing strategic leadership, direction, and management to a team of fundraisers responsible for securing philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals.
  • The Director will supervise and collaborate with officers to renew and upgrade gifts of $1M+ as well as to build a strong pipeline of principal gift donor prospects and identify new partnerships.
  • We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance starting at $163 per month, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, and 20-25 paid time off days.

Matching Summary

The Director, Principal Giving East will lead the IRC’s Principal Giving Program in the Eastern United States, providing strategic leadership, direction, and management to a team of fundraisers responsible for securing philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals.

Salary

Base: $135,000 - $160,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Principal Giving fundraising expertise
  • Securing 7 and 8+ figure gifts
  • Managing a team of fundraisers
  • Developing donor relationships
  • Strategic fundraising planning

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Entrepreneurial professional
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative across teams
  • Dedication to social justice causes

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years non-profit fundraising experience
  • Demonstrated ultra-high net worth individual fundraising expertise
  • Experience leading and directly supervising frontline fundraisers
  • Consistent record of securing 7 and 8+ figure gifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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