Organization Overview:

Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists (“CPJ”) is an independent, non-profit organization defending journalists worldwide without regard to their political ideology. Through its work to safeguard journalists, CPJ protects the rights of all people to have access to diverse and independent sources of information. For nearly four decades, CPJ has helped win the early release of imprisoned journalists, secure convictions in journalist murders, and enable positive legal reform in countries where the climate for free expression has deteriorated. Learn more about CPJ’s fight to defend freedom of the press here: http://cpj.org/

Position Overview:

With a newly approved strategic plan and under new leadership, the Committee to Protect Journalists is entering an exciting new period of growth. In order to execute the ambitious plans laid out in the three-year strategic plan, CPJ is hiring for two newly created senior development roles that will play pivotal roles in helping shape the future of the organization at a time when press freedom is under unprecedented attack.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Officer serves as a key member of CPJ’s development department to engage and animate the interest of major donors. The position oversees a portfolio of donors to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts both through relationship-building via CPJ events and one-on-one meetings. The Major Gifts Officer will partner closely with the Deputy Director to build out and enhance CPJ’s planned giving efforts, as well as collaborate with the overall Development team on other front-facing work.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and propose strategies for identifying and soliciting major gifts, utilizing wealth screening, donor research, and other tools.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects as assigned by and in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Development, Individual Giving.
• Deepen relationships with major donors while managing event logistics for CPJ’s leadership council and other high-level donor events.
• Partner with the Deputy and team to fine-tune and expand CPJ’s planned giving program.
• Work in close collaboration with the Deputy to oversee the success of the individual giving plan and major donor outreach, including the writing of appeals, direct mail, or other digital copy, and securing and engaging donors in one-on-one meetings.
• Work in collaboration with other team members, especially surrounding efforts to ensure a moves management pipeline to move prospective donors to higher levels of giving.
• Other duties as requested are based on department and/or organizational needs.

Education/Qualifications and Work Experience:

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Fundraising: 3-5 years.
• At least three years of experience working with individual and major donors is preferred.
• Experience managing high-level events logistics and interacting with high-net-worth individuals preferred.
• International exposure and/or foreign language, are a plus.
• Proficient with Google Suite.
• Strong comfort with CRM systems; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge specifically, a plus.

Additional Qualifications, Characteristics, and Competencies Include:

Required:

• Entrepreneurial approach: the ability to be flexible and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity and credibility are required.
• Exceptional writing ability. Able to synthesize information from throughout the organization into clear, compelling, and concise written materials.
• Superb attention to detail, balanced against consistent production of timely, error-free work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Comfortable serving as support to senior staff as they manage fundraising prospects and donors. Skilled in establishing trusted partnerships throughout the organization and using expert judgment when dealing with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to multitask, work effectively, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently, as well as collaboratively, with a spirit of flexibility and a positive outlook.
• Demonstrable passion for press freedom, free speech, and human rights.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are reflective of work in a typical office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Vaccination Requirement:

Employees who work in our office must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons. Accordingly, new employees must submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is granted.

Location:

We promote a flexible working environment that allows for work-life balance, with opportunities for hybrid and flexible work schedules. Our newly opened NYC office, located in Midtown Manhattan, was designed to be a place we can work effectively and collaboratively, bringing energy, inspiration, commitment, and deep learning to our mission. The CPJ offices are currently working on a hybrid schedule of two days in-office (Wednesday and one other day of the employee’s choosing), with the option of working three days remotely.

Candidates residing outside of the local area may be considered for fully remote work.

Travel:

Occasional travel as needed.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plans (100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans for employee coverage)
• Health Reimbursement Account (employer-funded HRA of $5,000 annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer contribution of 4%. Additional employer dollar-for-dollar match of elective employee contribution up to 3%)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Plans (100% employer-sponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and 13 paid holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (employer-sponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses)
• Voluntary benefits plans (accident, hospitalization, critical Illness, pet, and legal insurance)
• Flexible Work Schedules

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

CPJ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Apply at: https://cpjorg.bamboohr.com/careers/49