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Associate Director, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Development and Outreach Department
Chicago Office
Application Deadline: November 24, 2024

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Director to oversee and manage fundraising, outreach and cultivation of Chicago area donors and prospects and represent the work of Human Rights Watch. 

The successful candidate may have the option to work remotely, but will be expected to work from the office about 1-2 days a week. We aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position. 

Responsibilities:

1.Represent the work of Human Rights Watch to existing and prospective supporters and maintain financial support in Chicago by soliciting major gifts and general support funds ranging from US $5,000-$100,000; 
2. Work in partnership with the Managing Director, North America on the fundraising strategy for the Chicago area and its implementation  
3. Oversee production, fundraising, outreach, and cultivation of inspiring engagement and solicitation events in Chicago, including the annual fundraising event, private dinners, receptions, and briefings;  
4. Work with the leadership of the Chicago Committee and local Board members to maximize opportunities to share the work of HRW, engage existing and potential donors, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities; 
5. Oversee gift processing and donor support services for Chicago in Salesforce alongside the Chicago Coordinator, including but not limited to maintaining rigorous records, mailings, gift tracking and acknowledgements; 
6. Supervise the Chicago Development Coordinator and liaise with event consultants;  
7.Manage fundraising-specific team processes, including regular team meetings; and  
8. Perform other responsibilities as may be required.

Managerial Responsibilities:  

1. Lead, motivate, and mentor direct-reports, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive feedback, ensuring balanced workload, providing guidance on professional growth, and monitoring staff well-being as it pertains to stress and resilience issues and self-care;   
2. Promote inclusive and positive work environment including by soliciting diverse points of views, encouraging staff to participate in DE&I efforts, and proactively addressing bias, discrimination, microaggressions, etc;  
3. Model inclusive behavior and consistently adhere to HRW’s internal values;  
4. Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion values and initiatives into the division’s work; and  
5. Work with staff to develop initiatives aimed at movement-building and expanding our partnership with diverse clients/donors/stakeholders and partners.  

Qualifications: 

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. 

Experience: A minimum of five to seven years of fundraising/event planning and management experience is required, with a preference for major gift fundraising.  

Related Skills and Knowledge: 

1. Ability to effectively build relationships and engage with a variety of donors, committee members, colleagues, and board members is required. 
2. Proven effectiveness in one-on-one qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship is required.
3. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are required. 
4. Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required. 
5. Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work well under pressure are required. 
6. Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are highly desirable. 
7. Strong computer skills are required. Experience with donor databases, specifically Salesforce, and knowledge of social media are highly desirable. 
8. An entrepreneurial spirit and the discipline to work independently, but also the ability to function as a member of a development team is highly desirable. 

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. This position is based in the United States and the salary range would be USD 102,000-110,000.  

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by November 24, 2024 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV. No calls or email inquiries, please. Applications must be complete to receive considerations, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds based anywhere to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

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