Senior Development & Donor Engagement Lead

theirc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead fundraising, donor relations, and communications for the San Diego office. You will oversee grants, special events, in-kind donations, and volunteer programs while reporting to senior leadership on resource stewardship and impact.

The role includes supervising the Volunteer Coordinator and interns, coordinating with headquarters, and driving the office's development plan to support IRC's mission in

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience with private and public funders.
• Strong donor stewardship and grant proposal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading volunteers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead private fundraising goals and donor development plans.
• Develop and oversee grant proposals and reporting.
• Manage communications, media coordination, and events.
• Supervise Volunteer Coordinator and interns/volunteers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy and stewardship.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Communications

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Event planning

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead fundraising, donor relations, and communications for the San Diego office. You will oversee grants, special events, in-kind donations, and volunteer programs while reporting to senior leadership on resource stewardship and impact.

The role includes supervising the Volunteer Coordinator and interns, coordinating with headquarters, and driving the office's development plan to support IRC's mission in