Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
Job Summary
Purpose: Provides expertise ensuring the growth of Action Against Hunger’s midlevel program and building a loyal donor base through excellent stewardship.
Engagement: Works internally ensuring a seamless donor journey for midlevel supporters across all channels, and specifically with the digital and retention teams to acquire and retain midlevel supporters. Cultivates one to one-to-one as well as one-to-many relationships with supporters. Will also work with and manage vendors to support the program as needed.
Delivery: Delivers campaigns and stewardship activities which sets AAH-USA up for significant and sustained growth in midlevel revenue.
Essential Job Duties
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Works with email marketing and direct mail colleagues to acquire, welcome, cultivate and retain mid-level supporters giving between $500 and $9,999.99. (50%) Creates a mid-level portfolio and cultivates one-to-one relationships with mid-level supporters, through phone calls, SMS and mail, who have both higher giving capacity and an interest in engagement. Meets specific goals for one-to-one and one-to-many interactions including calls, webinar invitations, impact pieces, Donor Appreciation Week outreach, SMS/emails, Holiday cards etc. Upgrades mid-level supporters as well as those giving under the mid-level threshold. Works closely with the Major Gifts team on stewarding a pipeline of loyal supporters for our major gifts program. (25%) Works with Communications and Program teams on the creation of collateral for fundraising and stewardship purposes. (20%) Supports the roll out of cultivation events, stewardship webinars and our annual Donor Appreciation Week campaign.Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions. To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations. Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information. Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance. Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff. Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation. Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. Value and respect all cultures.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceRequired Skills & Experience
Between 3-5 year’s work experience, preferably within a fundraising team Experience in a digitally forward non-profit fundraising environment. Proven experience working with midlevel donors Sales and negotiating experience i.e., has experience asking supporters to upgrade and reactivate their giving. Expertise in Raiser’s Edge, Funraise, MailChimp, Salesforce or other similar CRM platforms. Excellent donor care experience and enjoys interacting with donors in person and on the phone. Highly driven and entrepreneurial. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience and comfort with analyzing donor data Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a real “can do” attitude Can establish priorities, manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Is familiar with Word and Outlook mail merges.