Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
The CWS Regional Fundraising Manager will be responsible for supporting private fundraising for the Jersey City local office and new offices in the Northeast Region. They will ensure that CWS is able to maintain robust reserve of unrestricted funds to support diverse initiatives in support of humanitarian migrants in the region. They will report directly to the Regional Director and collaborate closely on fundraising priorities and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Core Tasks:
Raise a minimum of $250,000 in unrestricted funds annually.
Create CWS Jersey City's annual impact report.
Put on four fundraising events per year, one per quarter.
This includes two major events, HudsonGives and the CWS Northeast Region Annual Benefit, as well as two smaller events that the Fundraising Manager will create.
Manage corporate match program and cultivate large donations from corporate funders.
Cultivate 20 additional monthly donors in the first year.
Manage the CWS Jersey City Migrant Justice Action Council.
Expand the Migrant Justice Action Council to support other offices in the region.
Create and manage a donor appreciation program, including creating specific content and events for donors.
Running end of year campaign, ensuring additional donations are received and all donors are adequately thanked and acknowledged.
Supervise Community Engagement staff in some local offices within the Northeast Region as needed.
Provide fundraising plans to local offices in consultation with local office leadership and the Regional Director.
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.
Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
Work to promote an equitable and inclusive office environment.
Perform other related duties and projects as requested.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of six years' experience in non-profit fundraising. Experience in refugee resettlement is a plus. Experience in Salesforce and CRM management is strongly preferred.
Other Skills: Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, database and Web-based applications.
Strong organizational, diplomatic and priority-setting skills.
Strong budgetary skills.
Energetic individual with clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to travel as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Self-starter.
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years) - 14 Official Holidays - Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly) - Life Insurance and AD&D - Long Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Accounts - Commuter Benefits
