Manager, Principal Giving (West)

International Rescue Committee - Glendale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Glendale, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Principal Giving Manager will support the Principal Giving West team within USA Philanthropy at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This role involves managing high-net-worth donor relationships, collaborating closely with frontline officers, and implementing strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward a defined portfolio of IRC prospects and donors. The position offers significant growth opportunities in front-line fundraising and requires effective communication and coordination across various teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with assigned Officer(s) to implement strategies for high-net-worth individuals in their portfolios.
• Draft correspondence to support Officer interactions with donors, including letters and contact reports.
• Ensure completeness of payment documents for bank transactions in compliance with IRC and donor policies.
• Assist in creating materials, agendas, and briefings for external meetings and internal strategy sessions.
• Supervise and manage expectations for each donor and prospect, adhering to stewardship reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison between donors or prospects and field staff, ensuring clear communication of critical information.
• Collaborate with teams like Prospect Research, Analytics, and Operations to manage the donor cycle for Principal Giving West.
• Update the donor database (Salesforce) to maintain portfolio assignments and manage donor communications.
• Manage information flows between donors, program staff, and Officers.
• Supervise internal drafting and approval processes for proposals, reports, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and IRC program/support staff globally.
• Undertake special projects as advised.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 2-3 years of previous work experience in development, fundraising, non-profit, marketing, or sales.
• Ability to meet deadlines with quality products.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience with relevant technologies and tools, with excellent analytical skills.
• Understanding of the role of written communications in building relationships.
• Ability to identify, build, and implement processes for effective donor relationships.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain professional relationships internally and externally.
• Highly computer literate, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with CRM databases like Salesforce.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in short-term work priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Dedication to fundraising for international development and humanitarian causes.
• Understanding of the US fundraising marketplace.

Benefits

• Sick time
• 403b retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution and an additional 3-7% IRC contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families during crises and mental health struggles.
• 10 US paid holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days
• Disability and life insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee contributions starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.