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via Institute For Nonprofit News schedule_type: Full-time
The Communications Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for developing and implementing an internal and external communications plan. The ideal candidate will also train and coach team members on the art of communication. Principal duties and responsibilities... • Collaborate across ICIJ to develop and execute a plan to tell our organization’s story better and inform funders and donors (including potential) The Communications Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for developing and implementing an internal and external communications plan. The ideal candidate will also train and coach team members on the art of communication.

Principal duties and responsibilities...
• Collaborate across ICIJ to develop and execute a plan to tell our organization’s story better and inform funders and donors (including potential) about our projects, our people, and our successes.
• Establish an external communication schedule in collaboration with the online production team.
• Create a compelling annual report and other narratives about the work of ICIJ.
• Develop impact reports and distribute them externally.
• Provide coaching and help for ICIJ team members preparing for public events.
• Develop tracking metrics on communication efforts.
• Collaborate with the Fund Development team.
• Develop brand voice and develop and maintain ICIJ’s marketing strategy at all levels.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:
• Advanced degree and a minimum of five years experience required.
• Experience producing email campaigns and newsletters (MailChimp, Active Campaign).
• Excellent writing skills.
• U.S.-based required; Washington, D.C. preferred.
• Fluent in English (speech and writing) required.

Key competencies:
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Flexible and collaborative work style.
• Strong project management skills and ability to connect with a diverse, global audience.
• Experience managing brand social media accounts.

Hours of work:

This is a full-time exempt, hybrid position (40 hours/week). Due to the international nature of ICIJ, work outside of business hours will be required occasionally.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Maryse Sulimma, msulimma@icij.org, subject line: “Communications Director.” Applications close Jan. 15, 2023
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via Institute For Nonprofit News schedule_type: Full-time
Here at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, we believe that teams of journalists, working together, can produce groundbreaking stories that truly rock the world — from the Panama and Pandora Papers investigations into financial secrecy, through to exposés on corporate wrongdoing, government corruption, human trafficking, dodgy medical devices and more. ICIJ is looking to... hire a journalist who will help us get those stories Here at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, we believe that teams of journalists, working together, can produce groundbreaking stories that truly rock the world — from the Panama and Pandora Papers investigations into financial secrecy, through to exposés on corporate wrongdoing, government corruption, human trafficking, dodgy medical devices and more.

ICIJ is looking to... hire a journalist who will help us get those stories out to the world in a variety of storytelling and multimedia formats, through our website, email and social media platforms. This position reports to the Online Editor.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with the best investigative reporters, editors, data specialists and technologists from around the globe to tell the world’s most important stories. We’re a small, dynamic team that values creativity and strives to create compelling content that will be used by media outlets across dozens of countries.

We’re accepting applications from both early and mid-career journalists, with an emphasis on relevant digital experience. If you’ve got a plan for boosting ICIJ’s online presence, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a journalist:
• with excellent news judgment and newsroom experience, preferably in audience-focused digital production (working on a news website and/or social media team);
• who is obsessed with storytelling, and understands how content is created and distributed to different audiences;
• who is well-organized, an excellent communicator and a team-player, willing to build close relationships with reporters, researchers, developers and managers to create harmony — both in our processes, and in our creative output.

…who can help us:
• manage digital projects, including content creation based on ICIJ’s global investigations;
• create original content or commission, edit and produce content that can be published across ICIJ’s digital platforms;
• manage our social media channels, including planning and strategizing for social success;
• build and execute an audience strategy that can promote and guide our reporting, content production and distribution;
• work with our global network of media partners — including major international news outlets — to help tell the world’s most important stories to the world’s biggest potential audience.

Specifically, applicants should have:
• Minimum of three to five years of professional experience working in a newsroom (required);
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills in English (required), including familiarity with AP style (preferred);
• Skills in production and distribution of digital news, including familiarity with HTML and CSS, experience using a CMS to edit a website, and a general understanding of SEO practices (preferred);
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms, tools for creating and distributing content on social media, and analyzing success/failure (preferred);
• Familiarity with multimedia production — images, audio/video editing, understanding of basic design principles (preferred).

This is a hybrid position that will be based out of Washington, D.C. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This is a full-time exempt position (40 hours/week). Due to the international nature of ICIJ, work outside of business hours will be required occasionally.

ICIJ is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply please send your resume and relevant samples of your work to Hamish Boland-Rudder (hbolandrudder@icij.org), along with a short cover letter (preferably ~400 words or less) that tells us why you’re drawn to this role at ICIJ, and about your proudest moment as a journalist. Applications close on Feb. 5, 2023
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via BeBee posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Annual Campaign Manager will engage in and be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for all aspects of the organization's annual campaign. This is a new role and we're looking for someone who can write, edit and send emails while also leading a strategy... The right candidate will be an internal thought leader on email strategy, has experience running email campaigns using Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Annual Campaign Manager will engage in and be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for all aspects of the organization's annual campaign.

This is a new role and we're looking for someone who can write, edit and send emails while also leading a strategy...

The right candidate will be an internal thought leader on email strategy, has experience running email campaigns using ActiveCampaign, is data-obsessed and comfortable identifying and presenting insights to constantly improve our annual giving program.

The Annual Campaign Manager will focus on strategically expanding the organization's annual and recurring gift revenue with a goal of significantly increasing the base of annual giving support.

Essential job responsibilities:

Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to establish goals, benchmarks and regular reporting processes to measure the results of all annual campaign activities.
Develop consistent messaging to donors and prospects that align with solicitation and donor stewardship communications.

Identify new annual gift and recurring gift prospects and build strategies for cultivating annual donors to give at higher levels.

Responsible for ICIJ's annual giving program, including developing strategy and implementing targeted email campaigns using ActiveCampaign to drive growth in annual giving.
Craft donor journeys and execute sub-campaigns (i.e. lapsed donors, one-time donors, recurring donors, etc.) to be integrated within the larger annual campaign.
Improve the donor journey from point of acquisition to conversion and monetization.
Develop and monitor KPIs and metrics to evaluate campaign performance and make adjustments as needed.
Write persuasive copy for email appeals, social media posts and other fundraising materials.
Develop and maintain our internal Annual Campaign Calendar.

Maintain and update donor contact records to ensure accurate record-keeping, segmentation and reporting in ActiveCampaign and Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
Participate in events for the purposes of acquisition, cultivation and stewardship for the annual giving program.
Demonstrate both internally and externally a culture of philanthropy.
Prepare activity/programming reports for executive staff and the board, as needed.
Demonstrate the organization's mission and values in the performance of all duties.
Adhere to the highest ethical standards as outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights.
Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.
Education/certifications Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or a related field required.
Experience Experience in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and ActiveCampaign preferred.
A minimum of three years work experience developing email marketing campaigns using ActiveCampaign or a similar email platform required.
Experience analyzing data, identifying insights and adapting campaigns to improve performance within annual giving programs required.
Experience with integration design for data flows between systems preferred.
Experience in researching and analyzing large groups of data to uncover prospects preferred.
Skills/abilities Based out of Washington, D.C., preferred.
Knowledge of and/or interest in investigative journalism preferred.
Knowledge of best practices in email marketing and fundraising.

Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop or strengthen relationships with the organization.
Ability to participate in all aspects of the giving cycle.
Capable of handling numerous tasks at once and still meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment and be able to accept input as well as supervisory guidance.
Must be a self-starter who regularly sets and achieves results-driven goals.

Hours of work:
This is a full-time exempt, hybrid position (40 hours/week). Due to the international nature of ICIJ, work outside of business hours will be required occasionally.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Jeffrey Woolverton, , with the subject line: "Annual Campaign Manager." Applications close Feb.
15, 2023
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via Jobilize posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gifts Officer will engage in and be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for all aspects of the major donor development cycle including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to support the organizations major giving goals. This is a new role and their primary focus is meeting and working with... donors and prospects with significant giving capacity Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gifts Officer will engage in and be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for all aspects of the major donor development cycle including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to support the organizations major giving goals.
This is a new role and their primary focus is meeting and working with... donors and prospects with significant giving capacity to accomplish their giving objectives in the form of major and planned gifts.
Essential job responsibilities:

Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to establish goals, benchmarks and regular reporting processes to measure the results of all major giving activities.
Work a portfolio of approximately 150-200 qualified individual donors and prospects at the major giving level ($5,000 and above) toward major gift solicitation.
Identify new major gift prospects and build strategies for cultivating major donors to give at higher levels, including international donors.
Initiate donor visits with leadership and board members, as appropriate.
Manage events for the purposes of acquisition, cultivation and stewardship of major donors and major gift prospects.
Track prospects and donor contacts in a portfolio using organization tools and tracking methods via Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
Demonstrate both internally and externally a culture of philanthropy.
Prepare activity/programming reports for executive staff and the board, as needed.
Demonstrate the organization's mission and values in the performance of all duties.
Adhere to the highest ethical standards as outlined in the Donor Bill of Rights.
Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.
Education/Certifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required, and CFRE preferred.
Experience
A minimum of five years work experience in major gift fundraising activities and a proven track record of accomplishments in this area required.
Demonstrated history of securing major gifts over three or more years while working at a growing organization preferred.
Experience in researching and analyzing large groups of data to uncover prospects required.
Detailed and in-depth knowledge of fundraising, its impact and tax-laws associated required.
Experience in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and ResearchPoint preferred.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with donors and determine when and how a prospective donor can be successfully solicited for a gift/gifts.
Ability and willingness to participate in all aspects of the donor development cycle, specifically the solicitation of major gifts from donors and prospects.
Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop or strengthen relationships with the organization.
Must have knowledge of planned giving techniques and vehicles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
Capable of handling numerous tasks at once and still meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and be able to accept input as well as supervisory guidance.
Must be a self-starter who regularly sets and achieves results-driven goals.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt, remote position (40 hours/week).
Due to the international nature of ICIJ, work outside of business hours will be required occasionally.
ICIJ is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Jeffrey Woolverton, jwoolverton@icij.org with the subject line:
Major Gifts Officer.
Applications open until the position is filled
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