Organizational Background
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is America’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which has helped more than 1.2 million people since 1994, and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, the web’s first secure web-based hotline service.
In addition to the hotlines, RAINN operates education and outreach programs to prevent sexual assault, encourage victims to report their attack to police, and make victims aware of available services. RAINN also leads national efforts to improve sexual assault laws and the criminal justice process. We work extensively with the media and with the entertainment industry to provide vital information about sexual assault to the public.
RAINN was selected as one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine and is rated four stars (the highest rating) by CharityNavigator.com.
Job Description
The VP of development is responsible for all of RAINN’s fundraising activities and is a member of the senior management team of the organization. The VP of development reports to RAINN’s president.
Duties
? Take primary responsibility for executing RAINN’s fundraising strategy, including donor identification, cultivation and stewardship; funding proposals; and online and event-based fundraising.
? Build major donor program.
? Manage local event volunteer organizers.
? Establish, manage and regularly report on fundraising goals and timelines.
? Provide leadership and direction to the organization to engage others, as appropriate, in fund development.
? Represent RAINN in meetings and presentations to current and prospective donors.
? Manage systems and processes for prospect research, donor cultivation and information tracking.
? Research, identify and manage grant relationships with foundation, corporate and government sources.
? Manage all aspects of annual giving, including prospecting, cultivation, stewardship and tracking of individual supporters.
? Manage direct mail and telephone solicitations of existing donors.
? Manage participation in the Combined Federal Campaign.
? Participate in communications planning and decisions.
Qualifications
? Min. seven years of fundraising experience, with at least three years at senior level in an organization with an annual budget over $1 million.
? Demonstrated success building and leading individual giving and major donor programs.
? Aggressive, creative, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit with a deep understanding of fundraising best practices and techniques.
? Exceptional written communication skills and high attention to detail.
? Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and a strong team ethic.
? Passion for RAINN’s mission to prevent sexual assault, punish its perpetrators and help its victims.
? Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Benefits
Salary based on experience of applicant. Benefits include health insurance and casual office environment. RAINN is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email
info@rainn.org
