Senior Officer, Bridge Giving

Lead and implement strategies for the Bridge Giving program

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Overview

Lead and implement strategies for the Bridge Giving program

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred OR at least 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects and relationships with multiple partners.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with CRMs such as RaisersEdge, Salesforce, or other platforms.
  • Nonprofit experience is a plus, but a strong commitment to IRC’s mission is essential.
  • A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong social skills, fostering collaboration and partnership across diverse groups.
  • A problem-solver with a flexible approach to navigating challenges.
  • Passion for IRC’s mission and values, with a dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Officer, Bridge Giving to lead the newly launched Bridge Giving program for donors giving $500-$999. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Mid-level Giving, you will be leading and implementing strategies to encourage donors to increase their support for IRC. You will play a pivotal role in developing the mid-level pipeline, rapidly growing donor engagement, fostering stronger relationships, and contributing to IRC's long-term impact.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and inclusive teammate who is curious, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for engaging donors and supporting humanitarian causes, we welcome your unique perspective!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning (20%):

• Lead and manage the execution of the Bridge Giving program.

• Implement a multi-channel donor engagement strategy tailored to the diverse interests and giving potential of IRC supporters.

• Use data to guide decisions on donor segments and find opportunities for increased giving.

• Manage the program budget to ensure resources are used effectively to maximize impact.

Campaign Coordination & Communication (40%):

• Lead all aspects of campaigns across various channels, including mail, email, telemarketing, SMS, and paid media, working closely with team members and external partners.

• Support seamless donor engagement processes, including thank you communications and acknowledgment activities.

• Contribute to campaign project management and ensure all project plans are updated regularly.

• Facilitate meetings, updates, and project reviews with internal and external collaborators.

• Ensure alignment of the Bridge Giving program with broader fundraising and donor engagement efforts.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship (20%):

• Lead the Bridge Giving Ambassador program to deliver personalized donor engagement experiences.

• Collaborate with broader MMUSA teams and channel leads to provide tailored communications and services that improve donor satisfaction.

Vendor Management (10%):

• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliverables and high-quality execution of campaigns.

• Maintain a focus on donor data integrity and program performance.

Reporting & Analysis (10%):

• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliverables and high-quality execution of campaigns.

• Maintain a focus on donor data integrity and program performance.

Qualifications:

Education and work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred OR at least 6 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or a related field.

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and relationships with multiple partners.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with CRMs such as RaisersEdge, Salesforce, or other platforms.

• Nonprofit experience is a plus, but a strong commitment to IRC’s mission is essential.

Skills & Competencies:

• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong social skills, fostering collaboration and partnership across diverse groups.

• A problem-solver with a flexible approach to navigating challenges.

• Passion for IRC’s mission and values, with a dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of 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:

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful fundraising campaign you led and the strategies used? This question assesses your project management and campaign skills. Highlight specific metrics of success and the strategic decisions made.
How do you prioritize donor engagement activities when managing multiple stakeholders? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and ability to manage complex relationships. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to solve a problem in a project involving multiple partners. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with using data to inform fundraising strategies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure diversity and inclusion are promoted in your fundraising efforts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org