Position Title: Executive Director
Reports to: The Board of Directors
Position: Full-Time, Onsite, Exempt
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 annual salary + benefits.
About the Organization
Our organization, incorporated in the USA as a 501c3, tax-exempt entity, serves as the fundraising arm for global programming dedicated to supporting uprooted individuals, including refugees, internally displaced persons, migrants, and victims of trafficking. We work collaboratively with the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) to secure crucial financial resources, with a primary goal of providing vital support for global programs and services directly offered by ICMC, as well as to ICMC national member Catholic Bishops' Conferences worldwide, and other Catholic-inspired organizations.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ICMC is committed to serving and safeguarding uprooted individuals. It addresses the challenges people face on the move and in their communities, advocating for rights-based policies and durable solutions. Through its extensive worldwide membership of Catholic Bishops Conferences and partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations, ICMC maintains a direct operational, advocacy, and partnership presence in every region, making a profound impact on some of the most vulnerable populations globally.
Established in 1951 and operating under the guidance of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Vatican Secretariat of State, ICMC maintains a commitment to inclusive service to all migrants and refugees in need, without regard for religious, ethnic, cultural, or political affiliations. Thus, it collaborates with governments, non-governmental organizations, and religious institutions. The core mission revolves around advocating for and safeguarding the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees, and forcibly displaced individuals. ICMC assists and supports those compelled to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters.
The Opportunity
As the Executive Director, you will be at the helm, guiding and managing all aspects of our daily operations. Your dynamic leadership will span across fundraising strategy, fiscal management, Board of Directors support, communications, and personnel management. With a strong focus on donor cultivation and major gift solicitation from individuals, corporations, and foundations, you will be instrumental in expanding our donor base.
Based in the vibrant city of Washington, DC, this role offers opportunities for relocation and potential remote work. Seize this exceptional chance to lead with a transformative vision as you collaborate with our esteemed Board of Directors and dedicated members. Your role will be pivotal in orchestrating strategic initiatives that cover key areas such as fundraising and communications.
As the face of our organization, you will work closely with the ICMC General Secretary General and ICMC management and program staff worldwide, advancing the promotion of the organization's mission and sustainability on a global scale. Embodying a profound commitment to our mission, your leadership contributes to the global implementation of ICMC Strategic Framework and Work plan for ******** , serving as a beacon of inspiration to donors interested in supporting our efforts to restore dignity and inspire change for migrants and refugees worldwide. Your service will require exceptional skills in leadership, management, team-building, and relation-building with current and new donors. Join us in shaping a future where compassion and positive change reign supreme, making a lasting impact on the world.
Impact Areas
Fundraising and Communication (65%): Drive our fundraising efforts, securing financial resources through direct mail, major donor engagement, partnerships, digital outreach, and innovative private giving initiatives. Establish strong relationships with donors and partners, including church-based networks, vital for our financial sustainability and growth.
Leadership and Operations (20%): Provide strategic direction and leadership to staff and volunteers, collaborating with board members, to ensure effective delivery of our mission and goals. This includes managing finances, personnel, and operational activities.
Financial Management (5%): Oversee budgeting, fundraising, financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and stakeholder relations, ensuring financial stability, integrity, and growth through strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
Program Operations (5%): Collaborate with the global team to plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives aimed at assisting refugees and migrants, covering areas such as resettlement, protective services, advocacy, and strengthening the capabilities of local organizations.
Vision and Strategy (5%): Communicate about our policies and practices to safeguard the rights of refugees and migrants, engaging with policymakers, international bodies, donors, and other stakeholders. Such strategic partnerships are vital for advancing our goals.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fund development and management; Graduate-level training is a plus.
Results-oriented and teamwork management style with demonstrated self-motivated leadership.
Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies, technology, and processes for donor cultivation, acknowledgment, and retention.
Proven track record of developing and growing fundraising results from a variety of sources (direct marketing, major gifts, planning giving, and private foundations).
Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding fundraising goals of $1M+.
Financial acumen, including budget management.
Excellent communication and networking skills:
Superior written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Possession of a global perspective and basic understanding of migrant- and refugee-related needs and challenges.
Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse stakeholders.
Adaptability and innovation in addressing emerging challenges in the fundraising and humanitarian sectors.
Strong commitment to Catholic Church-related teaching and values, especially as they are put into practice by supporting and protecting migrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations.
Travel Requirements
Availability to travel, mainly in the United States with some travel outside of the United States.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Board of Directors and recognizes the oversight role of the Secretary General of ICMC, as the Legal Agent for all related programming, and the Governance roles of the ICMC Council and Governing Committee.
Benefits
To apply, please complete the online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact [Contact Name and Email] or visit our website.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to forming a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization. We thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 120,000.00 160,000.00 Per Year
