POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
What We Do
International Relief Teams is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering caused by poverty, disaster, and neglect – from the forgotten corners of the world to right here in San Diego – by sending relief supplies, financial support, volunteer teams, and other assistance to where it is needed most. In the last year alone, we have provided support in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Mexico, and the U.S. Since our founding 35 years ago, International Relief Teams has deployed more than 7,500 volunteers and delivered more than $623 million in aid to 76 countries worldwide.
While our overall impact is quite significant, what has been key to International Relief Teams’ success is that we have remained small and nimble. Our number one priority is to identify the most efficient way to deliver aid where it is needed most. To this end, we have developed an incredible ability to work in-country with highly effective organizations and leaders on the front lines of humanitarian challenges. As partners, we work together to accomplish mutual goals in alleviating human suffering by leveraging resources to achieve the greatest impact. Our programs fall into two general impact areas:
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
Based in San Diego, our 8-member team is passionate about alleviating human suffering around the world. Although we are a well-established organization with strong financial reserves and 35 years of history, we embrace the culture and operating ethos of a startup. For us, this means thinking creatively, encouraging innovation, moving quickly, and accepting an element of risk, as and when required. International Relief Teams is governed by a dedicated and supportive Board of Directors.
The Development Director will report to our CEO, Angelica Ocampo, who brings over 30 years of leadership experience with international organizations and a strong fundraising background. Since joining International Relief Teams in 2022, Angelica has fostered a culture of entrepreneurial thinking and support for personal and professional growth at both the individual and team levels.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
LOCATION
This is an onsite leadership position, based in our corporate office located at 3545 Camino del Rio South, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92108. International Relief Teams’ staff have every other Friday off.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the CEO and supervising the Development Data Associate, the Development Director will provide strategic direction and leadership across all facets of International Relief Teams’ fundraising initiatives. This encompasses individual and corporate giving, major gifts, special events, planned giving, foundation relations, and grants. Leveraging past fundraising achievements, the Director will be entrusted to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan. This plan will employ creative and innovative strategies to diversify and expand the organization’s fundraising portfolio, boost revenue, and enhance International Relief Teams’ brand and reputation as the top provider of global humanitarian relief and development in Southern California. There is also ample opportunity to build and cultivate donors in key markets across the country, including Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. This is a highly collaborative role, working in partnership with the staff and Board of Directors to optimize donor cultivation and support to advance our mission.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND PROFILE
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Thompson, Senior Director, Blair Search Partners
1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
sarah@blairsearchpartners.com
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