All jobs Location: Remote in the US Northeast Coast (preferably New York tri-state area)
Reporting to: Executive Director
Manages: N/A
Annual salary: $90,000 USD
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Experienced Non-Manager
Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025, 9:00 am CET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Background
The Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) empowers local voices in conflict and crisis zones to drive change and strengthen civil society. For more than three decades, we have supported independent media and civil society worldwide, from Ukraine to the Philippines, and across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia. In that time, we’ve trained tens of thousands of journalists and activists and helped establish lasting independent organizations that continue to thrive in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Africa, and Asia.
Purpose of role
We are seeking a Major Gifts Specialist to join our U.S. team and play a pivotal role in growing our private fundraising efforts.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, mission-driven development professional to build meaningful relationships with donors who want to make a real impact. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with our Private Fundraising Board, you will help shape donor engagement, coordinate inspiring fundraising events, and ensure IWPR’s supporters feel connected to our mission.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
Donor engagement & communications
- Support the development and delivery of a high value major donor strategy.
- Undertake prospect research to identify and evaluate potential donors, providing insights to inform outreach strategies and engagement plans.
- Support in the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with individual donors through personalized outreach to secure high value gifts.
- Draft compelling correspondence, updates, and fundraising appeals.
Event coordination
- Plan and deliver impactful fundraising events (virtual and in-person).
- Manage logistics, guest engagement, and post-event follow-up.
- Support board-led donor outreach around events and campaigns.
Data & records management
- Maintain donor records and ensure accurate gift tracking.
- Generate donor engagement and performance reports.
Operational support
- Partner with the Executive Director to advance the private fundraising strategy.
- Develop briefing documents, research, and donor-facing materials.
Experience, skills, & qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or development, with a focus on both individual and foundation giving.
- Experience in supporting the management of relationships with donors to secure high value gifts.
- Developed or contributed to fundraising campaigns targeting high net worth individuals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting fundraising boards and/or committees.
- Proven track record in coordinating events (virtual & in-person).
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a remote environment.
- Skilled in donor database/CRM systems.
- Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp and Canva.
- An interest in journalism, civil society, or international development would be regarded favourably.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote team.
Summary of benefits
- Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Salary continuation and wage replacement benefits.
- Survivor protection benefits.
- Saving/Investment and retirement benefits.
- Annual Leave, sick leave, and public holidays.
If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Tricia Placido at tricia@upsallinternational.com. To note: in order to keep your application safe and ensure your data is GDPR compliant, applications will not be accepted via email.
The deadline for applications is Monday 8th December 2025, 9:00 am CET
As this is a rolling recruitment, early submissions are encouraged
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Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required, irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability, or sexual orientation.