SUMMARY
The Manager, Partner Recognition, part of the Integrated Partnership team at USA for UNHCR, serves as the key liaison between USA for UNHCR’s fundraisers and UNHCR’s Private Philanthropy & Partnerships Communications teams. This role is responsible for negotiating and managing visibility and recognition opportunities, as well as developing and implementing effective recognition, communications, and visibility strategies to support fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship of institutional and individual donors.
The Manager plays a vital role in strengthening donor relationships by ensuring meaningful and impactful visibility and recognition opportunities across USA for UNHCR and UNHCR platforms. Additionally, the role coordinates the inclusion and delivery of creative assets, such as photos, videos, stories, publications, and access to mission visits, to enhance donor engagement and stewardship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead coordination, negotiation and execution of visibility and communications opportunities and commitments for financial contributions and gift-in-kind (GIK) donors, requiring input and managing contributions from a variety of stakeholders across USA for UNHCR, UNHCR and external partners to ensure timely and effective delivery.
- Maintain and leverage a deep understanding of major funder’s interests and expectations to proactively design and implement communications and visibility strategies that enhance donor stewardship and recognition, optimizing processes to align with organizational goals.
- Oversee the development and execution of bespoke recognition and communication plans for seven and eight-figure gifts, managing annual partner communications and visibility strategies and project timelines in close collaboration with relationship managers and external partners.
- Propose, coordinate and deliver partnership visibility across U4U and UNHCR publications, websites, social media, and other public-facing platforms ensuring alignment with donor recognition objectives and operational efficiency.
- Project manage the design and delivery of communication assets (i.e.: photos, videos, audio, presentations, etc.) overseeing resource allocation and timelines to meet donor recognition deadlines and quality standards.
- Partner with cross-functional staff across the organization to lead the creation of a variety of communication assets, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless integration of donor recognition efforts.
- Proactively identify and develop compelling content, materials and creative assets enhance donor engagement and recognition, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and impact.
- Collaborate with the Creative and Communications teams to align donor recognition strategies with organizational communication goals, leading the integration of donor-focused content into broader campaigns.
- Ensure brand integrity and consistency across creative products by establishing and managing quality control processes in partnership with relevant team
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in a role(s) with project management, fundraising, donor relations, and/or communications.; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
- In lieu of education/degree requirements and preferences, a successful candidate will have demonstrated:
- Qualifications in international development, humanitarian affairs, or communications
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans tailored to high-value donors, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Experience overseeing the production of multimedia communication assets, including photos, videos, and publications, to meet donor recognition standards.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated donor recognition and visibility initiatives on time and within budget.
- Knowledge of institutional and individual donor trends, and compelling recognition, visibility, and communications strategies
- Knowledge of donor recognition best practices, visibility strategies, cross-organizational workflows, stakeholder management processes, and brand management principles.
- Project management, cross-departmental and external coordination, negotiation, navigating complex environments, and leading productive conversations with additional skills in process optimization, stakeholder coordination, negotiation, resource management, and leadership to guide cross-functional teams.
- Suggest engaging and effective content to thank and recognize partners and donors
- Collaborate effectively with multiple teams with competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to proactively implement process improvements, align departmental efforts with organizational goals, and manage diverse stakeholder expectations while ensuring quality and consistency.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and other programs and software utilized
- Understanding of refugee issues and global affairs
- Comfortable working in cross-cultural, global organizations
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid + Washington, DC + May also involve travel to some locations within the company’s region of operations and select donor locations.
COMPENSATION
$86,106 – $103,328
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.