Development & Outreach Associate Director - Fundraising & Events, SF

Human Rights Watch; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Human Rights Watch in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director for the Development and Outreach Department to lead fundraising initiatives, engage donors, and organize high-impact events.

The role reports to the City Director and requires a minimum of five years in philanthropy or fundraising, with proven experience managing large-scale events and building networks of supporters. A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced study is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or related studies is required.
• An advanced degree in human rights, communications/marketing, or philanthropy is desirable.
• Minimum five years of philanthropy or fundraising experience and success in managing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Support the fundraising, outreach, and advocacy efforts for the San Francisco Committee by assisting in planning and conducting meetings, working with members to engage their networks, and soliciting support for fundraising and advocacy initiatives;
• Coordinate select initiatives and help to manage Committee interest groups, sub-Committees and the Young Professionals Network;
• Manage communications with San Francisco Committee and community including programmatic updates and targeted outreach;
• Collaborate with the San Francisco team to build financial support for HRW by researching, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting philanthropic commitments and general support funds;
• Manage the production of fundraising, outreach, and cultivation events in San Francisco, including HRW's annual $1M Voices for Justice dinner and other events;
• Assist the Director in expanding the San Francisco human rights community and base of support;
• Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters;
• Create and track donor lists, fundraising reports, and office and event expenses; monitor budgets;
• Create agendas, prepare background materials, and conduct follow-up to meetings;
• Deliver output in a timely manner and align with HRW strategy;
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Donor relationships

Event planning

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

HR policy knowledge

Social media awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or related studies

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

CRM / Donor databases

Job description

Human Rights Watch in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director for the Development and Outreach Department to lead fundraising initiatives, engage donors, and organize high-impact events.

The role reports to the City Director and requires a minimum of five years in philanthropy or fundraising, with proven experience managing large-scale events and building networks of supporters. A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced study is desirable.