The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF brings together activists, artists, writers, and thinkers to defend civil liberties and challenge authoritarian governments around the world.
HRF is seeking a Sr. Director of Development to lead the organization's fundraising program at a pivotal moment in its growth. Reporting directly to the President, the Sr. Director of Development will serve as the senior-most development officer at HRF, accountable for creating the development plan and strategy, setting and hitting annual revenue goals, owning the development budget, planning major development events, playing a major role in planning and executing the Oslo Freedom Forum, and leading a team of 5-7 development professionals.
Key responsibilities:
- Team leadership and budget ownership: lead a team of 5-7 development professionals; set annual revenue goals; own the development budget; report to the President and board on progress; hire, onboard and develop team members.
- Fundraising strategy and revenue accountability: set and own the annual and multi-year fundraising plan; identify opportunities to grow revenue across individual giving, institutional partnerships and planned giving; improve donor segmentation, pipeline management and portfolio strategy.
- Cross-functional collaboration: work with the President, Chief Strategy Officer, Marketing and Communications, Finance and Operations.
- Foundation and principal/major gift fundraising: manage and mentor the Major Gift Officer and Senior Advisor; grow a portfolio of high-capacity donors and directly solicit six and seven figure gifts; represent HRF at events and qualify new prospects.
- Board and executive engagement: manage the board development program; prepare C-suite and board members for donor meetings; represent HRF at donor events including the Oslo Freedom Forum.
Requirements:
- 15+ years of nonprofit development experience, with management experience
- Demonstrated track record working with individuals, family offices and foundations
- Experience managing and developing a development team
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking; able to set and execute a long-term fundraising vision
- Deep commitment to HRF's mission and understanding of the global human rights landscape
- Experience with planned giving, endowment campaigns, or multi-year pledge strategies
Highly valued: experience fundraising for international human rights, civil liberties or freedom-focused organizations; proficiency with Salesforce or comparable CRM.
Compensation: $180,000-$200,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage and generous paid time off. Full-time, in person, New York, NY.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the application form on the job page. All HRF positions are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
https://hrf.org/career/senior-director-of-development/