Individual Giving Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS seeks an Individual Giving Coordinator to assist with coordinating strategies for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals who give at the $500-$4,999.00 level. This role will report to the Associate Director, Major Gifts and will join a team of remote colleagues spread over several states. Ideal candidates will be strong self-starters who are motivated to work independently. Beyond the Major Gifts team, this role will work with a wide variety of internal stakeholders, both within the Development department and outside of it.
Please note, the salary range for this position is $55,000-60,000 and based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the Associate Director of Major Gifts in managing a portfolio consisting of several hundred low-level major donors in the United States.
- Conducts a significant number of qualified contacts per month with donors or prospects to strengthen donor relationships for long-term support.
- Partners with colleagues in Development Operations, as well as colleagues in the Global Public Affairs division as a whole, to align solicitation strategies with the interests of specific donors or prospects.
- Assists with executing small-scale cultivation events (both virtual and in-person) to engage donors and prospects with HIAS.
- Travels locally to cultivate donors with in-person meetings and engagements. (Please note that this job responsibility is pending local guidance on COVID safety.)
- Helps with planning and coordination for travel to engage with donors for senior members of the Major Gifts Team as well as HIAS’ Executive Leadership Team.
- Oversees timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and stewardship initiatives.
- Maintains detailed records in HIAS’ database.
- Maintain ongoing familiarity with refugee issues, Jewish communal philanthropic opportunities and trends.
- Assist in other Global Public Affairs projects, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree preferred, with 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in researching and identifying major new funding prospects; progressive experience in successful advancement or related programs.
- Comfort with high-net-worth individuals and families.
- Ability to synthesize large quantities of information and distill key points to tailor to donors’ interests.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clearly to external and internal stakeholders; comfort with speaking to small groups and ability to modulate tone depending on audience; able to listen actively and respond to donor needs.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently in a fast-paced work environment and remain flexible in an ever-changing landscape for refugee issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in fundraising principles and methodologies.
- Familiarity with the Jewish community and international refugee issues a plus; comfort in representing HIAS to funders and interacting with a diverse base of supporters.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and prospect research tools.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while being a team player.
- Willingness to travel (about 15% time) and ability to attend occasional functions/activities outside of normal work hours, with advanced notice.
EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION:
All employees are expected to represent the organization in alignment with HIAS' mission, vision and values. Some employees of HIAS are expected to speak externally on behalf of the organization with clients, donors, affiliates, partners, etc. as part of their work-related responsibilities. Applicants for these roles acknowledge and accept the inherent risk associated with external representation of HIAS.
HIRING PROCESS:
We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.
Step 3: Video interview with the hiring manager.
Step 4: Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.
Step 5: Online reference check with SkillSurvey.
Step 6: Offer and background check with Shield Screening.
Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.
ABOUT US:
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.
VISION:
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.
MISSION:
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
VALUES:
Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • Hachnasat Orchim
We Welcome the Stranger
Justice • Justicia • Justice • Tzedek
We Pursue Justice
Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • Chesed
We Approach our Clients with Empathy
Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • Chevruta
We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership
Courage • Coraje • Courage • Ometz
We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • Ruach
We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience
DIVERSITY:
HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.