Beyond Borders, a small nonprofit committed to supporting social movements and development efforts in Haiti, seeks a talented, enthusiastic, self-directed individual to join our team as Engagement Director.
Our Engagement Director will be fervent about our commitment to overcome poverty, prevent violence and abuse, and develop leaders in Haiti. The ideal candidate will possess the strategic acumen and relationship-building skills needed to cultivate and expand our donor base through dynamic fundraising campaigns, meaningful engagement, and data management. They will also champion our voice, crafting compelling narratives that advance our mission and elevate an authentic, dignified Haitian narrative, resonating with a diverse audience across all communication channels.
Location: Fully remote, occasional travel
Salary: $65,000 DOE
Type: Full-Time, Salaried
About Beyond Borders
Founded in 1993, Beyond Borders (BB) is a non-profit organization that helps people build social movements to liberate themselves from oppression and isolation. Our team comprises over 40 staff in Haiti, and a small remote staff outside of Haiti. We believe that creativity, transformation, and high-quality, respectful programming are essential, and that this is only possible when all people involved have a voice. Our programs support movements for social norms change to end child servitude, guarantee universal access to quality education, prevent violence against women and girls, and create dignified work and sustainable livelihoods.
About the Position
The Engagement Director plays a leadership role in growing and maintaining Beyond Borders' individual donor base and brand presence. This position is a unique blend of relationship-building, strategic communications, and data management, responsible for developing and implementing a robust strategy that expands and diversifies the organization’s individual support, volunteerism, and public engagement. This role revitalizes social conscience engagement and ensures consistent and cohesive messaging across all platforms. The Engagement Director reports to one of our two Co-Executive Directors and supervises the Assistant Director of Engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive donor relations plan to grow and sustain our individual donor base. This position focuses exclusively on individual giving and does not involve institutional or grant-writing responsibilities.
- Lead on planning, budgeting, and strategy for major gifts and planned giving.
- Cultivate and manage donor relationships through regular communication and outreach (phone, email, video calls, and in-person), supporting Co-Executive Directors in the management of key relationships.
- Oversee all aspects of individual donor research, solicitation, and stewardship, including drafting and sending regular thank-you letters and other acknowledgment communications, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of all activities in the CRM system (Bloomerang).
- Plan and implement small-scale outreach and solicitation events, including managing the Zoom platform for virtual fundraising events, and work with a volunteer-based sustainability team to support these efforts.
- Coordinate the collection of high-quality stories, data, and media from Haiti-based programs for the purposes of fundraising, donor engagement, and reporting.
- Produce original marketing and communications content for a variety of audiences, including drafting major gift proposals and other materials to support solicitation efforts.
- Ensure messaging is aligned with the organization's mission and coordinate communications efforts in collaboration with Haiti-based staff.
- Collaborate with Haiti-based communications and programming staff to develop and manage the organization's social media strategy.
- Create multimedia content, including videos, animations, and infographics.
- Design and produce print and digital materials for our fundraising appeals, website, social media, and annual and impact reports.
- Manage relationships with media, graphic designers, and publishing vendors.
Qualifications
- A commitment to social justice and Beyond Borders’ mission and vision
- A deep connection to Haiti and a commitment to communications that authentically reflect the Haitian voice and lived experience while upholding the dignity of the communities we partner with
- Bilingual in Haitian Creole and English with fluency in both
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to tell a compelling story
- Proven experience in fundraising and/or communications, preferably for a non-profit organization
- Ability to initiate and build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Experience with participatory leadership
- Proficiency with CRM systems, including email marketing features (we use Bloomerang)
- Familiarity with/skills in using other technology including:
- Google Workspace
- Zoom (with experience in hosting webinars and virtual events)
- Databases to gather program data
- Proficiency in graphic design, photography, videography, and social media analytics (preferred)
- Familiarity with or experience using the Benevon Model (Preferred, but can be learned)
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (100% employer-paid premiums)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible schedules to support a healthy work-life balance
Ready to Apply?
Submit a cover letter and resume by September 29, 2025 to: recruitment@beyondborders.net.
Beyond Borders is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse candidates including BIPOC, women, 2SLGBTQ+, and members of other historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. We value a wide range of skills and experiences. If you feel you have the skills to be successful, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification.