The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world”s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Position Overview

The International Rescue Committee”s (IRC) External Relations (ER) department enables the organization to respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Within ER, the Philanthropy team leads the organization’s work with High-Net-Worth Individuals and donors who have included the IRC in their estate plans.

We are seeking an Officer, Stewardship and Engagement to join our Planned Giving team. This fully remote role is central to cultivating and stewarding donors who support IRC through legacy gifts, with a strong emphasis on following up with planned giving leads by phone, email, and mail to educate donors and secure commitments. The ideal candidate is donor-centered, disciplined, proactive, and passionate about building meaningful connections that sustain IRC’s mission for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Follow-Up & Donor Engagement

  • Use a multi-channel approach (phone, email, text, mail) to follow up with a variety of planned giving leads to educate donors about giving options and guide them toward closing planned gifts and confirm existing gifts.

  • Learn about donor interests and motivations to determine appropriate tailored communication and next steps, including advancing highly qualified planned giving donors to field officers.

  • Manage a large and flexible portfolio of planned giving donors and prospects, ensuring timely and personalized outreach that stewards and drives gift commitments.

• Stewardship & Recognition

  • Manage stewardship of new and existing donors to the Changemakers Legacy Society, including recognition events, gift agreements, and donor privacy compliance.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive stewardship strategy to honor donors through welcome programs, impact reports, and personalized recognition.

• Communications & Marketing

  • Utilize technology platforms to communicate with large numbers of planned giving donors and prospects in a thoughtful manner that encourages two-way conversation.

  • Collaborate with development colleagues to ensure consistent donor journeys.

• Technical Expertise & Guidance

  • Provide basic guidance on technical, financial, and legal aspects of planned gifts, including bequests, trusts, and charitable gift annuities.

  • Comfort in researching and analyzing large groups of data to uncover and prioritize legacy giving prospects

  • Manage personal activity in donor records and databases on a timely basis, ensuring accurate tracking of leads, follow-ups, and closed gifts while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Job Requirements:

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6 years experience preferably in fundraising, marketing, or sales.

  • Experience with planned giving or donor stewardship is strongly preferred.

• Preferred Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge preferred).

  • Comfort and confidence in making donor calls, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a donor-centered approach.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to deadlines.

  • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential donor information.

  • Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Working Environment: Fully remote, must be willing to have overnight travel 1-2 times per year if necessary for group meetings or trainings.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $80,000 – $89,000) 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.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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