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.
Job Overview:
The Development Coordinator serves as a member of the Resource Development Department and works closely with the Development Director to leverage community, foundation, and public funding opportunities through community engagement, unrestricted fundraising and proposal development for the Miami and Tallahassee offices. The Development Coordinator works to ensure the IRC in Florida has adequate resources to support programs and services and is responsible for raising an agreed upon annual financial goal. This is a full-time non-exempt position, reporting to the Development Director.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development:
โข Collaborate with the Development Director to identify and approach potential individual, corporate, foundations, community groups and donors.
โข Manage and engage a portfolio of donors to build relationships and ensure continued support.
โข Attend key community events to strengthen partnerships and identify outreach opportunities.
โข Serve as a liaison to community groups, maintaining communication with staff, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
โข Contribute to the creation of annual development plans and fundraising strategies for the Florida offices.
Grants:
โข Meet annual fundraising goals with a focus on securing grant funding.
โข Develop an annual grants calendar with goals for both restricted and unrestricted grants.
โข Implement strategies to solicit institutional funding through proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
โข Research funding opportunities and collaborate with program managers on new proposals.
โข Prepare proposals for local foundations and institutional donors with program staff.
โข Maintain grants management systems and ensure accurate data tracking.
โข Manage grant and contract files with consistent documentation.
โข Collaborate with IRC HQ on new contracts, grants, and sub-grants.
โข Oversee the proposal submission process, ensuring timely coordination.
Special Events and Fundraisers:
โข Serve as the onsite coordinator for assigned events, working with the Development team to manage logistics, event goals, and marketing.
โข Assist in securing event sponsorships and in-kind donations.
Job Requirements:
โข Bachelorโs degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
โข Certification or continuing education with grant writing, proposal development, and/or fundraising preferred.
โข Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience required with progressive levels of responsibility. Minimum of one (1) year experience writing grants.
โข Program management experience strongly preferred. People management experience a plus
โข Proven, superior organizational skills in a complex, multi-tasking environment
โข Outcome driven work style, establishing clear expectations and ongoing measurement of performance toward achieving targeted outcomes
โข Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, to work independently as well as in a team
โข Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new computer applications rapidly; experience with CRM/donor management databases and email content management platforms preferred
โข Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with current and prospective institutional donors and volunteers, partner agencies, multi-cultural clients and colleagues on all levels
โข Experience working with refugees and immigrants, international work and/or non-profit experience is highly desirable.
โข Commitment to the mission of the IRC
Working Environment:
โข A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and โfieldโ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
โข May require weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. 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.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way โ our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.