Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Ability to articulate complex programmatic work using philanthropic terminology to describe multi-faceted programs, including theory of change, goals, objectives, benchmarks, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and indicators of success
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Excellent communication and people skills, including the ability to secure in-person visits, engage and inspire new and diverse audiences through storytelling and other interactions, and build lasting relationships that ensure continued financial investment in Amnesty’s critical work
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Uses strong diplomatic skills to influence others, resolve problems, manage projects, or achieve appropriate solutions
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Ability to set priorities, work within deadlines, personally motivate oneself to achieve short and long-term objectives, and think strategically and innovatively to find new donor engagement opportunities
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Commits to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, Board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements, Weeknight or Weekend Work
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 4, 2024, 5:00pm EST
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please include details about your experience cultivating and securing large-scale major donations from individuals and foundations, and high-value successful campaigns or fundraising initiatives you have led. If relevant, please also share any experience with corporate fundraising, including partnerships you’ve cultivated, and strategies used to engage corporate donors.
All applications must be completed online as a PDF document through our application portal, and we do not accept submissions via email. Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not sponsor candidates seeking visa support.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org
Please review our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process.
OUR EEO STATEMENT
Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)
Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/about-us/idea/
REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICY
Because the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally.