Development Manager
Reporters Without Borders/Reporters sans frontières (RSF) is the world’s leading nongovernmental organization working to defend everyone’s right to information. RSF USA is its Washington-based office overseeing North America and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
RSF USA is seeking a Development Manager who will help develop and implement a strategy to strengthen Reporters Without Borders’ fundraising portfolio. This position will report to RSF USA’s Executive Director and work alongside a larger development team based in Paris, France.
Development Manager main responsibilities:
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Work closely with RSF USA’s Executive Director to oversee all fundraising activities of an $800K and growing portfolio
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Identify, contact, and cultivate new major donors and foundations
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Implement a fundraising strategy to grow the annual fund from major donors and raise both general and project support from institutional funders
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Manage a year-round email fundraising program targeting individual donors
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Manage all grant writing and reporting
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Develop and cultivate relationships to secure sponsors for RSF’s annual awards event in December 2024
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Manage both online and offline solicitations in coordination with the Executive Director, and marketing team in Paris
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Monitor incoming donations and ensure proper stewardship of each gift, including receipt issuance, acknowledgement, and cultivation
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Maintain accurate and complete fundraising records
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Prepare documents for accountants to assist with post-award reporting, annual audit, and monthly financial reporting
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Supervise an intern
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Some international and domestic travel
The ideal applicant will possess:
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A minimum of three years of fundraising experience
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A proven record of success identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net worth individuals and institutional funders
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Knowledge of segmenting online donors and members to better target requests through Salesforce or other database
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Grant writing experience
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Some experience with fundraising events
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
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High level of organization and attention to detail
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Ability to plan and implement projects on a pre-established timeline and deliver results
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Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision at times
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Comfort working with an international and multicultural team
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite
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Familiarity with Mailchimp and Salesforce
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Demonstrated interest in human rights, press freedom, and the right to information
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French language skills are a big plus, but not required
This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC with at least 2 in-office days per week. Compensation is competitive with salary beginning at $70,000 depending on experience. We also offer a benefits package which includes:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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25 days PTO plus personal/sick days
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14 paid holidays per year
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Paid family and parental leave
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Funding for professional development
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401(k) matching
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference “Development Manager” in the subject line.