Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from UNICEF USA
Job overview
The Director, Major Giving Operations at UNICEF USA leads operational excellence and infrastructure for the Major Giving program, supporting the goal to generate $1 billion in annual impact.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading a team of Senior Associates, managing budgeting and revenue tracking, overseeing portfolio and pipeline strategy, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining internal communications and knowledge management.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is estimated between $102,310 and $133,000, with actual pay based on qualifications and organizational budgets; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
Requires 8-10 years in fundraising at a major nonprofit, supervisory experience, knowledge of major gift fundraising, advanced data skills, strong communication, and technical proficiency with CRM and Microsoft Office; preferred qualifications include CRM familiarity and international development experience.
Career development
The role encourages proactive learning, professional development goals, and growth through feedback and cross-departmental collaboration.
Work environment and culture
UNICEF USA values diversity, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supporting remote work and a mission-driven environment.
Company information
UNICEF USA is a nonprofit supporting UNICEF's global mission to improve children's lives through health, education, and emergency relief, governed by an independent board and operating nationwide.
Team overview
The Director leads a team of Senior Associates supporting major giving operations and collaborates with multiple departments including Philanthropy, Finance, Legal, and IT.
Job location and travel
The position is remote and available nationwide within the United States.
Application process
Applicants must have valid US work authorization; only selected candidates will be contacted; UNICEF USA encourages diverse applicants and provides accommodations for disabilities.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its strategic leadership in major giving operations, use of data-driven tools like BBCRM and PowerBI, and involvement in cross-departmental initiatives to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
Company overview
UNICEF USA is the United States Fund for UNICEF, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the global mission of UNICEF, which is to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. They make money through donations, grants, and partnerships with individuals, corporations, and foundations. Founded in 1947, UNICEF USA has a long history of mobilizing resources and public support to assist UNICEF's work in over 190 countries and territories, focusing on areas such as health, education, emergency relief, and child protection.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership and operational management experience, especially in major giving or fundraising functions within nonprofit organizations, emphasizing your ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives.
Focus on showcasing skills in budget management, data-driven decision making, CRM proficiency (preferably BBCRM), and cross-functional collaboration to align with UNICEF USA's emphasis on operational excellence and major gift fundraising infrastructure.
Apply through UNICEF USA's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn, as well as other nonprofit job boards specializing in philanthropy roles, to maximize your application reach.
Connect with current UNICEF USA employees in the Philanthropy or Major Giving divisions on LinkedIn to gain insights about the role; use ice breakers like commenting on recent UNICEF campaigns or asking about their experience with UNICEF's donor management systems.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'major giving operations,' 'portfolio management,' 'budgeting and revenue tracking,' 'CRM (BBCRM),' 'data protocols,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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