Partner Engagement, Specialist

International Justice Mission; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) seeks a temporary Partner Engagement Specialist to manage a large donor portfolio and drive mid-level donor growth into major giving channels. The role focuses on personalized, end-to-end donor journeys and close collaboration with our fundraising teams.

Based in the United States, this hybrid position reports to the Director, Partner Engagement, US. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires current work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of proven experience delivering results in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Extensive donor cultivation, donor portfolio and moves management experience.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate a 900+ donor portfolio; develop and execute donor engagement strategy across giving history and revenue goals.
• Lead 1:1 donor contact via phone, email, video conferencing, and mail; coordinate communications for donor interests.
• Document, forecast and analyze results; log donor interactions and portfolio moves; report KPIs for donor retention and revenue growth.
• Collaborate with multiple IJM teams to move donors from mid-level to major donor channels.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Moves management

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Partner Engagement Specialist

Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a temporary Partner Engagement Specialist to work closely with the Director, Partner Engagement to manage and cultivate a portfolio of mid-level donors to reach maximum financial capacity, allowing IJM to secure the full market potential for US revenue. This individual will develop and execute a highly personalized end to end donor journey, designed to elevate donor engagement and revenue. With this in mind, the Partner Engagement Specialist will partner closely with the Strategic Partnership and the rest of the Fundraising Team, developing a symbiotic relationship that fosters the seamless flow of “relationship qualified” donors back and forth between the Mid-Level Donor, Major Donor, Direct Response, Mobilization, and Planned Giving teams. This temporary (3 month) position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Director, Partner Engagement, US and requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation – Effectively manage and cultivate a 900+ donor portfolio; develop and execute donor engagement strategy including donor giving history and future revenue goals; donor 1:1 donor contact plan via phone, email, video conferencing, and mail; marketing and communications touches; donor passions and interest identification; relationship-based moves management plan activities; develop and execute communication plan to identify donor passions & interests and fulfill their desire to support IJM; develop and execute lapsed recapture strategies to financially re-engage Mid-level donors; participate in other Mid-level Team fundraising strategies to lift donor engagement and US revenue; achieve KPIs of increased donor retention, donor value retention, giving and movement of relationship qualified donors to the Major Donor Team.
• Communication – Develop and execute innovative donor engagement strategies in collaboration with IJM teams to increase US revenue Major Donor, Direct Response, Mobilization, and Planned Giving teams; qualify mid-level donors for movement to Strategic Partnership Team and facilitate smooth relationship transition; work closely with the Direct Response/Mass Team to leverage joint communications for Mid-level audience.
• Documentation, Reporting & Data Management – responsible for data hygiene, including logging donor interactions, portfolio management, donor communications, forecasting and results analysis; report KPIs of increased donor retention, donor value retention, giving and movement of relationship qualified donors to Major Donor and Planned Giving levels.
• General Tasks – Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of proven experience delivering results in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment; proven track record of effectiveness as influencer and collaborator on cross-functional teams; experience managing, tracking and reporting on the financial efforts of a donor portfolio; extensive experience with donor cultivation, donor portfolio and moves management; and Salesforce Experience preferred.

Critical Qualities

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building.
• Strong networker with entrepreneurial spirit, effective in attracting and converting new relationships to action.
• Strong donor cultivation and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, organized and disciplined to work independently.
• Collaborative: leads through influence; servant leader; high EQ and CQ.
• Globally minded; innovative; entrepreneurial/resourceful; decisive; and change oriented.

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. Learn more about our work at ijm.org Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.