Development Officer, Individual Giving, U.S.

About the role

Rainbow Railroad is an international human rights organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people facing violence and persecution access pathways to safety worldwide. Since our founding in 2006, we have supported nearly 50,000 LGBTQI+ individuals across more than 100 countries through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of vital support. Rainbow Railroad is a registered Canadian charity and a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with staff and operations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 mid-level and emerging major donors ($1,000-$50,000+) through individualized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies, with a focus on increasing engagement and growing major gift support.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with donors through stewardship calls, virtual meetings, and in-person visits to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective major gift donors within the mid-level portfolio through research, relationship-building, and portfolio management.
• Solicit annual, multi-year and planned gifts, using individualized engagement plans that align donor interests with Rainbow Railroad's programs and organizational priorities.
• Prepare donor-facing communications, including personalized correspondence, monthly stewardship updates, handwritten notes, and other engagement materials.
• Capture programmatic updates, impact stories, and funding priorities for use in donor meetings, stewardship activities, and fundraising communications.
• Coordinate weekly U.S. mail and check processing, including scanning checks, preparing deposits, and making bank deposits.
• Partner with the Director of Development, Individual Giving, U.S. and the Senior Development Officer, Events, to plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including donor-hosted gatherings and regional fundraising events.
• Support the Director of Development, Individual Giving, U.S. and the Chief Development Officer in strategic fundraising initiatives and special projects that advance the Individual Giving program.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage donors or other stakeholders through communication and stewardship.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while producing high-quality deliverables.
• Experience preparing donor-facing communications or fundraising materials.
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM platform.
• Knowledge of issues facing 2SLGBTQI communities, including LGBTQI+ refugees, preferably gained through lived experience.
• Commitment to Rainbow Railroad’s mission.

Pay

Hiring Salary: $60,000 US

Benefits

• 15 days of paid vacation
• 3 personal days
• 16 wellness days
• 11 paid holidays
• Summer Fridays
• A two-week winter break at the end of December
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to flexible spending accounts (FSA) for healthcare and commuter expenses

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application through the following portal: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/rainbowrailroad/64439