RAI Private Funds Prospecting Volunteer

International Rescue Committee; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Funds Prospecting Volunteer to support vital resettlement and integration efforts in the US. This fully remote role involves researching funding opportunities and collaborating with dynamic local offices to secure resources for refugee and immigrant communities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for humanitarian work. Join a team dedicated to making a lasting impact through innovative fundraising strategies and community engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while gaining valuable experience in the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect researching and private fundraising is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Research private funding opportunities for IRC's US offices.
• Utilize Salesforce to assess funding or relationship history.
• Coordinate with RAM Development Director on funding strategies.

Skills

Prospect Researching

Private Fundraising

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Digital Literacy

Education

Relevant Experience in Fundraising

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: RAI Private Funds Prospecting Volunteer

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: New York, NY HQ USA

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Job Description

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises – including the climate crisis – to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 50 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.

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.

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 closely with RAM Development Director.
• Identify public funding streams that are available at the local level and ways to apply.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

• Experience in prospect researching, private fundraising.
• Clear, compassionate communicator who leads in a way that demonstrates IRC’s work is best accomplished through true collaboration.
• 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.
• Fully remote; volunteer must use their own laptop/equipment.
• Volunteer must have a workspace they can effectively complete their service.
• All positions are contingent upon clearing a background check vetting process at no cost to the applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.