Development Manager

About the role

The Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enforcing the human rights of Haitians both in Haiti and the US. The Development Manager plays a crucial role in advancing IJDH and its sister organization, the Haitian-led Bureau des Avocats Internationaux (BAI), through strategic fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Planning
• Identify opportunities to improve fundraising systems, processes, and donor engagement.
• Manage a portfolio of foundation funding opportunities through the full grant cycle.
• Write, coordinate, and edit grant proposals, reports, and other institutional fundraising materials.
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funder communications to ensure timely follow-up and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional funders in partnership with IJDH leadership.
• Conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities.
• Individual Giving & Donor Communications
• Coordinate annual and special fundraising campaigns, including year-end appeals, digital fundraising.
• Support cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of individual donors, including major donors.
• Work with program staff to identify compelling stories, program updates, and impact data for fundraising and donor communications.
• Data & Development Operations
• Maintain and continually improve the organization's donor database and fundraising systems.
• Generate reports and analyze fundraising data to support planning, decision-making, and donor engagement.
• Help strengthen fundraising systems, workflows, and technology to improve fundraising effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation.
• Project Management
• Collaborate with communications, finance, and program staff to prepare fundraising materials.
• Support planning and logistics for fundraising events or donor engagement activities, as needed.
• Relationship Management
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, foundation representatives, consultants, volunteers, and organizational partners.
• Represent the organization professionally in meetings, events, and donor interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience writing grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising materials.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Preferred: Experience building and managing a portfolio of donors, demonstrated success closing gifts and securing foundation commitments, experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers, experience using Bloomerang or a comparable donor database (CRM), familiarity with fundraising budgets and grant financial reporting, proficiency or background in spoken Haitian Creole and knowledge of Haitian culture.

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Committed to IJDH and BAI’s mission of enforcing the human rights of Haitians in Haiti and the US.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully across diverse communities.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to develop and execute fundraising plans.
• A strong writer who can communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable identifying solutions independently.
• Relationship-oriented and comfortable interacting with donors and external partners.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven while keeping long-term fundraising goals in view.
• Collaborative, flexible, and eager to contribute across a small development team.
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential donor and organizational information.
• Comfort learning and using new technologies and AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency and fundraising effectiveness.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Availability for occasional (not regular) evening or weekend work preferred.

How to Apply

Please complete the form here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeltZgF9kzgdD3D3pPeQQefaFIJkPuz4_CFOjv60411B91Bzg/viewform. The form should take about 10 minutes to complete and the information you provide will be used as part of our initial application review. There is a section at the bottom of the form where you can upload (or link to) your resume/CV and a cover letter expressing your interest and relevant experience. If you have any questions or technical issues, please reach out to hiring@ijdh.org

We recognize that qualified candidates may not meet every listed requirement. If you are excited about this role and believe your experience and skills could contribute to IJDH’s mission, we encourage you to apply. IJDH is an equal opportunity employer committed to anti-racism and anti-imperialism. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.