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Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.

Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.

UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Assistant Director, Global Cause Partnerships

Location: Nationwide/Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $78,600 - $85,000. This midpoint for the salary grade is $102,000. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director, Global Cause Partnerships, the Assistant Director will build and sustain transformational philanthropic partnerships with civil society partners, maintaining a portfolio of complex and high capacity partnerships, and further new business development through prospect engagement. The Assistant Director will specifically, but not exclusively, oversee the cultivation of inclusive partnerships with service, like-minded, professional and women’s organizations to advance UNICEF’s critical work for children and meet UNICEF USA’s ambitious strategic plan goals by developing strategy, executing and managing a portfolio of nuanced partners and prospects with a giving capacity of $1M+.

Position Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• With oversight and guidance from the Director, build and operationalize the strategy for fundraising partnerships with professional associations, service organizations, women’s organizations and like-minded grant making organizations. Manage a portfolio of prospects and partners with the goal of securing a minimum of $1.5M-$2M revenue annually.
• Manage a portfolio of high-capacity 6- and 7-figure partners that contribute to achievement of growth goals.
• Lead strategy, outreach and proposal development with prospects with prioritizing giving capacity of $1million+; work with the New Business team and the Director to develop and execute prospect plans leading to solicitation, including pitching prospects and negotiating new contracts.

• Provide best in class stewardship to retain high value partners; secure face-to-face donor meetings and spearhead engagements and other partnership elements to strengthen donor relationships for long term support.
• Provide compelling reports and proposals and negotiate partnership terms and contracts.
• Maintain knowledge of UNICEF’s vast programmatic needs for effective donor stewardship, using available resources and opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• In partnership with the Director, strategize, develop and execute on a women’s philanthropy strategy and implement innovative new integrated, cross-divisional campaigns to generate revenue for UNICEF’s Gender Action Plan and other gender equity programming.

• Curate customized assets and resources for high value partners and prospects such as, but not limited to; toolkits, resources, communication assets, webinars, forums and presentations for partners and prospects as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor outreach and solicitation plans through regular upkeep of donor database.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years’ relevant work experience, with progressively increasing frontline fundraising experience and proven track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts .
• Must be a self-motivated professional with a proven success record in fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Keen attention to detail, flexibility in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to effectively lead internal and external meetings.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to juggle multiple investments with several large, complex organizations at one time.
• Must share a strong commitment to international humanitarian relief and passionately embrace the mission of UNICEF USA.
• Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service.

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .