The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a highly-qualified applicant for an Associate Director to develop and strengthen relationships with local donors and prospects and represent the work of Human Rights Watch in Frankfurt, the Rhein/Main Area, and surrounding region. This is a fixed-term, part-time position based in Frankfurt with a 20 hours per week schedule for one year.
Areas of Responsibility:
- In collaboration with the Berlin Development Director and the Germany Development Manager, develop a fundraising plan and build financial support for the organization by researching, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts and general support funds from supporters and donor prospects in Frankfurt and Rhein/Main Area, and increasingly throughout the region;
- Direct and manage all aspects of the Frankfurt Committee including facilitating committee meetings, working groups, and communications; providing administrative and fundraising guidance for the committee and council members in the Rhein/Main area; and soliciting the members of the Frankfurt Committee and developing their networks to support the organization’s ongoing work;
- Develop, plan and coordinate the production of HRW's annual Voices for Justice Dinner in Frankfurt, and additional fundraising, outreach, and cultivation events in Frankfurt and Rhein/Main Area;
- Deliver output in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Development and Outreach department;
- Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters;
- Create and track donor lists, fundraising reports, and event expenses; prepare event-related materials; and regularly monitor the budget to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately;
- Ensure organization-wide coordination and complementarity, especially with the HRW Berlin office, as well as maintain good working relationships with external partners; and
- Perform other tasks, as required.
Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is required. An advanced degree is highly desirable.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in fundraising and demonstrated success in overseeing large fundraising events or experience that can be adapted for outreach, cultivation and fundraising activities is required.
- Track record of fundraising experience with proven success in creating and managing fundraising programs in Germany is required.
- Experience effectively managing high-level relationships is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required.
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are required.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with donor databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and knowledge of social media are highly desirable.
Compensation/Benefits:
HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 6 2019
Active Until:
Aug 6 2019
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit