Lead, Direct Response Fundraising
- Full-time
- Published: 2024-04-01 18:40:35Z
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Direct Response Fundraising professional to develop, execute and manage direct response fundraising campaigns within the Integrated Fundraising team. A successful person will be creative, data-driven and experienced in multi-channel fundraising seeking to propel new donor acquisition growth and donor-centric stewardship.
This position is preferred to be based in the Washington, DC area (hybrid) or may be open to remote locations in the US and reports to the Head of Mass Audience, Integrated Fundraising, US.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the strategy and execution across multiple audiences, including Mass, Midlevel, Major and fundraising channels;
- Provide strategy support for managing fundraising agency partnerships;
- Oversee strategy execution for donor journeys for one-time and recurring donors;
- Leverage KPI data to drive strategy recommendations and program management;
- Ensure delivery of direct response campaigns that meet established IJM imagery and story guidelines, alongside our brand ambassadors to align with IJM’s brand standards;
- Represent Integrated Fundraising in cross-collaborative initiatives across IJM North America and IJM Global partners; and
- Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a multi-channel fundraising role with a proven track record in growing a multi-channel, or omni-channel, program across acquisition, significant revenue growth of the file, and retention;
- An exceptional grasp and ability to utilize all aspects of direct response fundraising and relevant data to drive successful program development;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and work alongside external vendor-partners;
- Expertise in fundraising reporting, analysis and KPIs; and
- Expertise in direct response best practices and methodologies across multiple channels.
Critical Qualities:
- Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
- Self-starter with strong initiative;
- Disciplined with priorities;
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication;
- Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
- Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
- Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
- Retirement benefit options
- Paid leave starting at 23 days
- 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
- Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
- Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Conduct. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
