RAI Private Funds Prospecting Volunteer (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee • New York, NY

251d • Remote

About The Position

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. This fully remote Private Funds Prospecting Volunteer will support Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) in the United States which is comprised of 29 dynamic offices. RAI-US delivers lasting impact in refugee and immigrant communities by providing initial resettlement, mental health, employment, workforce development, English as a second language, and immigration services in addition to services for foreign-born survivors of crime and human-trafficking. Across these dynamic program areas, private resource development is increasingly critical to continue providing lifesaving services in our communities. Through private fundraising, we can build wider webs strengthening welcome and integration for newcomers. Increasing creative strategies and new pathways for private fundraising is essential to meet this historic moment fighting to sustain services and the value of welcome.

Requirements

• Experience in prospect researching, private fundraising
• Clear, compassionate communicator who leads in a way that demonstrates IRC's work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals with a great variety of skills, perspectives, and experiences
• Digitally savvy and innovative problem-solver with demonstrated success working independently
• Curious asker of questions, flexible systems-thinker
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and learn digital tools for outreach, engagement, and training

Responsibilities

• Research and assess private funding opportunities in geographies where IRC has US offices
• Search IRC databases (Salesforce) to determine whether there is IRC funding or relationship history from prospective donors
• Identify local private funding opportunities for local RAI offices to pursue, capturing size and scope of opportunity and provide donor context so that local office Development staff may pursue
• Scope of research may include local foundations, local corporations, and local high value individuals
• Coordinate with RAM Development Director closely
• Identify public funding streams that are available at the local level and ways to apply

Benefits

• Fully remote position
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in refugee and immigrant communities
• Gain experience in private fundraising and resource development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance