Development Supervisor

International Rescue Committee•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Supervisor leads corporate and community engagement efforts that generate financial contributions, sponsorships, in-kind resources, volunteer support, and long-term partnerships for IRC programs in Georgia and Florida. Reporting to the Development Director, the position develops and stewards relationships with businesses, civic and faith-based organizations, community leaders, and other supporters; advances local visibility and mission-aligned engagement; and turns relationships into measurable fundraising and resource-development outcomes. The position directly supervises the Development Specialist and works with program teams, local leadership, and IRC headquarters. The role manages corporate and community prospecting, sponsorships, third-party fundraising, community partnerships, advisory council engagement, in-kind giving, volunteer partnerships, campaigns, events, and donor communications. It maintains donor and partnership records and reporting, supports fundraising and resource-development goals, and coordinates with colleagues across development, programs, operations, communications, and grants. The position combines a standard office environment, hybrid work with three days in the office, and field time within the service delivery area. Occasional domestic non-local travel of up to 10% is required, and occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary. Compensation starts at $60,131.30 per year. Candidates must already have work authorization in the advertised location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant professional experience in human services, fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorship sales, business development, community engagement, or related relationship-management work is strongly preferred; 2–5 years of experience is strongly preferred.
Prior supervisory or team-lead experience is desirable.
Ability to promote an organizational culture reflecting IRC’s values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality, and to lead through collaboration among people with varied cultures, skills, and perspectives.
Strong relationship-building, diplomacy, and networking skills, with the ability to build internal and external relationships effectively.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Fluent spoken and written English; proficiency in languages spoken by the client group is desired.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to solicit financial support, build persuasive sponsorship proposals, steward partners, and manage multiple prospects toward measurable results.
Comfort with public speaking, external representation, cross-functional coordination, and supervising and delegating work.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), donor data quality, reporting, and pipeline tracking.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in language(s) spoken by the client group.
Prior supervisory or team-lead experience.
Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate and community prospects for cash gifts, sponsorships, workplace giving, matching gifts, cause-marketing partnerships, and other philanthropic support.
Develop tailored sponsorship proposals and partnership opportunities for events, program priorities, and special initiatives; negotiate and fulfill approved partner benefits and recognition commitments.
Build and support third-party fundraising opportunities, coordinating approvals, messaging, and gift processing with the Development Director.
Manage a portfolio of corporate and community relationships, maintain prospect pipelines and stewardship plans, and contribute to annual revenue and engagement goals.
Identify and refer major-gift, individual donor, corporate foundation, and institutional funding prospects to the Development Director and grants lead; collaborate on cultivation and introductions.
Manage and expand relationships with faith-based organizations, civic groups, businesses, and community partners.
Represent IRC Georgia and Florida at selected chambers, networking events, civic meetings, community forums, and presentations; recommend engagements that support visibility and resource development.
Coordinate and help lead engagement of the IRC in Atlanta Economic Empowerment Advisory Council, including member cultivation, meeting preparation, partnership activation, and fundraising participation.
Collaborate with leadership and program teams on mission-aligned community education and advocacy-related engagement consistent with IRC policies and approved positions.
Work with Site Directors and program leads to coordinate event planning, partner orientations, and in-kind giving across Georgia and Florida.
Create and execute an in-kind acquisition strategy, including identifying needs, soliciting donors, stewardship, valuation, documentation, and outcome tracking.
Coordinate with program leads to identify priority client and program needs; organize drives and work with Supply Chain/Operations to track receipt, storage, and distribution in accordance with IRC and funder policies.
Coordinate the office’s raising of Match support through eligible in-kind donations, volunteer time, and cash donations; prepare monthly Match Grant status reports and recommend ways to address shortfalls.
Lead strategy and partner solicitation for seasonal and special-purpose giving drives, including Holiday Giving, overseeing implementation with the Development Specialist and program/operations teams.
Oversee volunteer engagement strategy, including corporate group opportunities; the Development Specialist supports recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination.
Administer AmeriCorps and fellowship partnerships across Georgia and Florida offices, including recruitment, onboarding, and funder reporting; confirm annual service-member targets and operational responsibilities with leadership.
Support annual and seasonal giving campaigns, including year-end, Give Miami Day, Georgia Gives Day, and other approved appeals, in coordination with the Development Director and relevant headquarters/RAM teams.
Plan and execute Dinner Together and other fundraising events with the Development Director, Deputy Director of Programs, and Economic Empowerment Advisory Council, focusing on sponsorship acquisition and partner engagement.
Plan and oversee donor-facing components of donation events, fundraising events, and partner activations, delegating event logistics to the Development Specialist as appropriate.
Coordinate donor and partner communications, impact updates, testimonials, and stewardship materials with communications colleagues and headquarters teams; ensure accuracy, consent, and brand alignment.
Coordinate with communications staff to keep Georgia and Florida local web content and stories current, subject to IRC website governance and approvals.
Maintain accurate Salesforce records for donor cultivation, solicitation, giving, and recognition for cash and in-kind donors; analyze reports to inform donor moves and pipeline priorities.
Track and report partnership activity, sponsorship revenue, in-kind support, eligible Match contributions, and other agreed-upon development metrics; prepare required partner and in-kind donor reports.
Supervise, coach, prioritize work for, and evaluate the Development Specialist; establish clear division of responsibilities and support consistent volunteer, event, engagement, and data workflows.
Collaborate with the Development Director and grants lead to identify funding opportunities and provide corporate/community introductions or partnership information for proposals.
Liaise with IRC headquarters/RAM staff on national corporate, in-kind, and volunteer opportunities relevant to Georgia and Florida.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days
10 U.S. holidays
20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families