Associate Director, Development and Outreach

The role

This person will focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Los Angeles area. They will work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on fundraising strategy and lead outreach and cultivation events.

What you will do

• Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation
• Lead, motivate, and mentor the direct report
• Oversee and lead outreach and cultivation events in the city
• Manage the Committee and liaise with event consultants
• Collaborate with the team to expand and diversify support by researching, identifying, cultivating, servicing and soliciting prospects
• Oversee Committee communications and initiatives
• Oversee and manage the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the Committee
• Oversee gift processing and donor support services in Salesforce
• Oversee the maintenance of donor lists, fundraising reports, and office and event expenses
• Oversee fundraising-specific team processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 7 years of donor management, philanthropy or fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights issues
• Capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW
• Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively build donor and volunteer relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners
• Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong computer skills

Nice to have

• Track record of effective team work
• Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Canva, and knowledge of social media

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-paid benefits

Before you apply

• Candidates should possess valid US work authorization
• Should not require sponsorship in the future
• Only complete applications will be reviewed
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About the company

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, incisive reporting, and advocacy campaigns.