International Rescue Committee · 1 day ago
Development Manager
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that addresses the world's most critical crises. The Development Manager is responsible for leading fundraising efforts, managing donor relations, and overseeing the development team to secure resources needed to support IRC's mission in Kansas.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed yearly fundraising goals for the IRC in Kansas with the expectation that each year’s goals will increase over the previous year
Develop annual fundraising plans for the IRC in Kansas with specific and measurable goals and objectives for development of restricted and unrestricted funds
Implement multi-office strategies linked to each office’s fundraising plans to solicit new sources of unrestricted and private cash funding through the submission of proposals and other requests for funding
Research private funding opportunities and serve as the focal person for the development of new proposals and donor cultivation in Kansas
Oversee the preparation of letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets and reports to funders and other potential donors to solicit cash funds for programs in collaboration with program staff and the Development team
Identify, cultivate, and sustain individual donors through mailings, face-to-face donor cultivation meetings, community engagement opportunities, and other creative mechanisms in Kansas
Work with the Community Engagement Coordinator to identify donors for in-kind resources for clients
Ensure the Development team works effectively to meet cash and in-kind matching requirements and maintains appropriate documentation for all resource development including cash donations, in-kind donations, and volunteer/intern hours
Oversee annual fundraisers, donor appeals and other special events as applicable for both Wichita and Kansas City offices
Ensure that all external written and verbal communications are accurate, professionally written, and donor-centric
Ensure that the IRC in Kansas maintain an active, effective, professionally managed volunteer and intern program and continually recruits high quality volunteers and interns to serve clients and programs
Coordinate with colleagues to produce and distribute communications materials, including brochures, newsletters, social media and website updates
Raise awareness about the IRC and represent the office at meetings, seminars and forums, and support colleagues in doing the same
Successfully increase the total grant funding in dollar amounts annually in Kansas
Oversee the submission of all grants with the expectation of annual increases in total number of grants and total funding amounts submitted
Maintain a grants management tracking and donor tracking system regularly updated with accurate data
Develop and ensure the effective maintenance of contract and grant files for each funded program with consistent documentation standards
Work closely with program and operations staff to prepare interim and final reports to grantors
Liaise with the headquarters grants and business development staff on all new contracts, grants, and sub-grants
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers. Meet consistently with the development team to plan and review team objectives and support team members in meeting their individual performance and development goals. Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment
Maintain ongoing communication with the Executive Director on status of resource development initiatives and provide timely reports on management issues and concerns
Participate actively on the IRC in Kansas’ Leadership Team and liaise with other program managers to ensure efficient collaboration with all departments in the delivery of quality services
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; graduate degree in Development, Nonprofit Management, Business Management, International Relations, or a related field a plus
Minimum of five (5) years of nonprofit experience in fundraising, grant writing, public relations, or volunteer coordination
Prior supervisory or people management experience strongly preferred
Proven success in donor and foundation relations, including securing funded grant proposals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and online research tools
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Experience working effectively in multicultural environments
Strong relationship-building skills with foundations, donors, and community partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational, leadership, multitasking, and team-building abilities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify, research, and pursue funding opportunities
Fluency in English required
Preferred
Bilingual skills preferred
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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