Development Coordinator

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Development Coordinator.

Overview of the Human Rights Foundation
HRF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. Our work includes legal advocacy to free political prisoners, multi-pronged campaigns that expose human rights abuses, world-renowned events such as the Oslo Freedom Forum, original research on human rights and authoritarianism, and direct support for at-risk dissidents and human rights defenders. HRF unites people in the common cause of defending human rights and promoting liberal democracy. Our mission is to ensure that freedom is both preserved and promoted around the world.

Overview of the Position

The Development Coordinator will support the fundraising efforts of HRF’s development team by managing administrative tasks and assisting with donor stewardship, prospecting, grant management, research, and event planning. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

To Apply

Please email jobs@hrf.org with your resume, cover letter, and completed questionnaire, using “Development Coordinator - Application” as the subject line. Cover letters may be addressed to Elle Ota.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the CRM database by ensuring that all information is current and up to date
• Handle administrative tasks, including donation reports, timekeeping, correspondence, calendar scheduling, and travel arrangements
• Work with the development team to carry out donor stewardship, including gift acknowledgments, email updates, direct mailings, and events invitations, for HRF’s donor base
• Assist in tracking relationships with all donors (individuals, foundations, and corporations) and recording updates in the CRM database
• Prepare grant proposals and research assignments on prospective funding opportunities, as necessary
• Help coordinate development projects such as direct mailings, donation campaigns, and the creation of marketing materials
• Assist with special projects, which include planning and coordinating donor engagement opportunities, contributing to donor stewardship plans, and organizing events
• Support fundraising efforts by organizing meetings and handling follow-up requests
• Coordinate across multiple teams

   

Requirements

• An understanding of and affinity for HRF’s mission
• Bachelor’s degree or 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Computer proficiency required; some database experience preferred (particularly donation CRMs)
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information in a coherent way
• Self-motivated team player with a high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and be discreet
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor

Salary and Benefits
HRF offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a generous PTO plan and company-paid holiday schedule, and many other voluntary benefits.