Organization Overview UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does
– in programs, in advocacy and in operations.
The past two decades have seen important progress on child rights, yet while much has been achieved, sharp disparities remain.
In most countries, inequality is higher today than a generation ago, including in middle income countries where most of the world’s poor children now live.
The rapid pace of urbanization and the growing youth bulge in Africa and parts of Asia will require significant expansion of the provision of essential services for children.
These challenges are compounded by the scale and complexity of crises triggered by conflict, natural disasters or epidemics.
The global community faces these challenges when the political and economic environments pose challenges of their own, testing the world’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.
In this environment, strong and consistent leadership of UNICEF is critical to enable the achievement of results for children.
UNICEF USA (UUSA) is a private, independent, U.S.
nonprofit that rallies the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children through the unmatched reach of UNICEF.
Headquartered in New York City, UUSA has some 300 employees distributed across nine regional offices in the U.S.
To fuel UNICEF’s life-saving work across the globe, UUSA raises nearly $600 million dollars from private sources every year every year, and advocates for U.S.
Government policies and funding to help children around the world.For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.
Position:Philanthropy Officer, South Florida Location:South Florida FLSA Status:Exempt Salary: NYC minimum salary for this position is $77,000.
This may be adjusted to reflect the cost of labor of a candidate’s work location, if outside of NYC Philanthropy Officer, South Florida (Miami, FL) Reporting to the Deputy Director for South Florida, the Philanthropy Officer helps to fulfill the mission and goals of UNICEF USA.
The team develops and executes strategies to cultivate, solicit and steward $10,000 gifts from a portfolio of high net worth donors and prospects.
The Philanthropy Officer will have this charge within all of Florida, with a focus on South Florida.
Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to): Manage a portfolio of high net worth donors and prospects in our market to generate significant support for UNICEF USA.
Develop and execute strategies for each portfolio donor with the goal of securing a new gift, gift renewal or upgrade.
Secure one-on-one in-person donor meetings and solicitations to establish or strengthen donor relationships for long term support.
Solicit and secure gifts at the major gift level, including multi-year gifts.
This will include identification, cultivation, and stewardship of high net worth individuals, with a heavy focus on prospecting for new donors.
Shape and edit donor correspondences such as letters, emails, funding proposals, and reports.
Maintain accurate records of donor outreach and solicitation plans through regular upkeep of donor database.
Engage and cultivate donor support for annual fundraising event as well as other South Florida events, and assist in the production of the events as needed.
Work collaboratively with the internal business units of UNICEF USA designed to assist the major gift program, e.g.
special events, program services, communications, etc.
Become knowledgeable on UNICEF’s vast programmatic needs for the purpose of effective donor stewardship, using available resources and opportunities.
Special projects and other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 3 years of frontline major gifts fundraising experience, or proven track record of securing five and six-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 Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be an enthusiastic team player Must share a strong commitment to international humanitarian relief and passionately embrace the mission of UNICEF USA Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and have experience using a fundraising database Ability and willingness to travel in the interest of donor cultivation and stewardship, as needed 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.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
In addition, UNICEF USA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
UNICEF USA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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