Development Supervisor

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This position is open to candidates with existing work authorization in the location where the position is advertised.

Job Overview: The Development Supervisor leads corporate and community engagement efforts that generate financial contributions, sponsorships, in-kind resources, volunteer support, and long-term partnerships for IRC programs in Georgia and Florida. Reporting to the Development Director, this position develops and stewards’ relationships with businesses, civic and faith-based organizations, community leaders, and other supporters; advances local visibility and mission-aligned engagement; and translates these relationships into measurable fundraising and resource-development outcomes. The Supervisor directly supervises the Development Specialist and works collaboratively with program teams, local leadership, and IRC headquarters.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Corporate Partnerships, Sponsorships & Revenue Development

• Identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate and community prospects for cash gifts, sponsorships, workplace giving, matching gifts, cause-marketing partnerships, and other philanthropic support.
• Develop tailored sponsorship proposals and partnership opportunities for events, program priorities, and special initiatives; negotiate and fulfill approved partner benefits and recognition commitments.
• Build and support third-party fundraising opportunities led by businesses, civic organizations, community groups, and individual supporters; coordinate with the Development Director on approvals, messaging, and gift processing.
• Manage a defined portfolio of corporate and community relationships, maintain prospect pipelines and stewardship plans, and contribute to annual revenue and engagement goals established with the Development Director.
• Identify and refer major-gift, individual donor, corporate foundation, and institutional funding prospects to the Development Director and grants lead; collaborate on cultivation and introductions.

Community Engagement, Advisory Council & External Representation

• Manage, maintain, and expand relationships with faith-based organizations, civic groups, businesses, and community partners.
• Represent IRC Georgia and Florida at selected chambers, networking events, civic meetings, community forums, and presentations; proactively recommend engagements that support strategic visibility and resource development.
• Coordinate and help lead engagement of the IRC in Atlanta Economic Empowerment Advisory Council, including member cultivation, meeting preparation, partnership activation, and fundraising participation.
• Collaborate with leadership and program teams on mission-aligned community education and advocacy-related engagement, consistent with IRC policies and approved organizational positions.
• Work with Site Directors and program leads to coordinate event planning, partner orientations, and in-kind giving across Georgia and Florida.

In-Kind Giving, Match & Volunteer Partnerships

• Create and execute an in-kind acquisition strategy, from identifying needs and soliciting donors through stewardship, valuation, documentation, and outcome tracking.
• Work directly with program leads to identify priority client and program needs; coordinate drives and work with Supply Chain/Operations to track receipt, storage, and distribution in accordance with IRC and funder policies.
• Coordinate the office’s raising of Match support through eligible in-kind donations, volunteer time, and cash donations; prepare monthly Match Grant status reports and recommend strategies to address shortfalls.
• Lead the strategy and partner solicitation for seasonal and special-purpose giving drives, including Holiday Giving; oversee implementation with support from the Development Specialist and program/operations teams.
• Provide oversight and direction for volunteer engagement, including corporate group opportunities, while the Development Specialist supports recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination.
• Administer AmeriCorps and fellowship partnerships across Georgia and Florida offices, including recruitment, onboarding, and funder reporting; confirm annual service-member targets and operational responsibilities with leadership.

Campaigns, Events & Communications

• Work with the Development Director and relevant headquarters/RAM teams to support annual and seasonal giving campaigns, including year-end, Give Miami Day, Georgia Gives Day, and other approved appeals.
• Work with the Development Director, Deputy Director of Programs, and Economic Empowerment Advisory Council to plan and execute Dinner Together and other fundraising events, with responsibility for sponsorship acquisition and partner engagement; event revenue goals are set annually with leadership.
• Plan and oversee donor-facing components of donation events, fundraising events, and partner activations, delegating event logistics to the Development Specialist as appropriate.
• Coordinate donor and partner communications, impact updates, testimonials, and stewardship materials with appropriate communications colleagues and headquarters teams; ensure accuracy, consent, and brand alignment.
• Coordinate with responsible communications staff to keep Georgia and Florida local web content and stories current, subject to IRC website governance and approvals.

Data, Reporting, Collaboration & Supervision

• Maintain accurate donor cultivation, solicitation, giving, and recognition records in Salesforce for cash and in-kind donors; analyze reports to inform donor moves and pipeline priorities.
• Track and report partnership activity, sponsorship revenue, in-kind support, eligible Match contributions, and other agreed-upon development metrics; prepare required partner and in-kind donor reports.
• Supervise, coach, prioritize work for, and evaluate the Development Specialist; establish clear division of responsibilities and support consistent volunteer, event, engagement, and data workflows.
• Collaborate with the Development Director and grants lead to identify funding opportunities and supply corporate/community introductions or partnership information for proposals.
• Liaise with IRC headquarters/RAM staff on national corporate, in-kind, and volunteer opportunities relevant to Georgia and Florida.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business and/or Communications or related field of study preferred. 

Work Experience:

• Relevant professional experience in human services field, fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorship sales, business development, community engagement, or related relationship-management work strongly preferred; prior supervisory or team-lead experience desirable. minimum of 2-5 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit financial support, build persuasive sponsorship proposals, steward partners, and manage multiple prospects toward measurable results.
• Comfort with public speaking, external representation, cross-functional coordination, and supervising/delegating work.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), donor data quality, reporting, and pipeline tracking.

Working Environment: 

• A combination of standard office environment, hybrid work (3 days office) and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: (Pay Rate starting at $60,131.30/yr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. 

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Benefits: IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.