What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of External Affairs position at International Student House of Washington DC?
Responsibilities
Duties
Fundraising & Development
- Lead, produce, execute, monitor, evaluate, and report on the organization’s development and program strategy for annual individual gift-giving, corporate and foundation appeals, special events, outreach initiatives, and other cultivation activities.
- Manage sponsorship and naming opportunities, donor acknowledgments and receipts, and fulfillment with sponsors and donors.
- Design, deploy, and manage digital, online, and direct mail campaigns for annual gift-giving, corporate and foundation appeals, special events, alumni outreach initiatives, and other cultivation activities.
- Maintain, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective donors, coordinating communications and engagement to ensure continued financial support and partnership.
- Lead list-building efforts, online donation platform management, and record-keeping best practices for improved and continued data integrity.
- Research and identify grant opportunities, develop compelling proposals and track reporting requirements for corporate and foundation fundraising initiatives.
Communications