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Anera looks for skilled and passionate individuals to help us improve the lives of refugees and impoverished families in Palestine and Lebanon.
About Anera
Anera (formerly American Near East Refugee Aid) is one of the oldest and largest US non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing humanitarian assistance and human development programs exclusively focused in the Middle East’s Levant region. Since 1968, Anera has worked with and on behalf of displaced and vulnerable Palestinians, Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Iraqis. In 2020, with a staff of just over 100, Anera delivered more than $100 million in assistance. Anera is consistently a top-rated charity with the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator and Guidestar, and is a trusted partner of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations agencies, scores of foundations and institutional donors, and thousands of private individual and family donors.
Anera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Position Title: Gift Officer
Reports to: Senior Director for Philanthropy
Direct Reports: -none-
Location: Remote in California
Status: Full-time/Exempt
Salary Range: $71,000 - $93,000 (U.S.)
Position Summary:
The Gift Officer is a leader in the cultivation of mid-level and major gifts in support of Anera’s mission, working with the Gift Team and under the direction of the Senior Director for Philanthropy to cultivate current and prospective donors. The Officer manages a portfolio of 160-200 individuals, driving significant funding for general support and specific programs and initiatives. The Gift Officer participates in the Gift Team and models best practices in individual giving.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 160-200 active donors
- Identify, qualify and cultivate additional prospects to ensure the portfolio can achieve annual fundraising targets
- Develop proposals and ensure proper solicitation of each donor according to their linkage, capacity, and interest
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor contact in the organization's donor database
- Support the CEO, CDO, and Sr. Director in cultivation and solicitation as needed
- Support board members in identifying and managing new donors
- As a donor identification tool, organize and facilitate small group gatherings
- Create donor facing content to ensure effective engagement with donors
- Achieve non-financial KPI’s that support an effective individual giving program
- Monitor timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts from the portfolio
- Collaborate on projects, events, or initiatives across the department and organization as requested by the Sr. Director.
- Function as a leading external representative of the organization
- Identify opportunities to engage and secure Planned Gifts from portfolio donors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3-5 year of experience with fundraising, nonprofit leadership, sales, customer service, or external relations
- Demonstrated success with portfolio, prospect, or customer relationship moves management
- Documented success working with decision makers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Arabic fluency a plus
- Ability to work independently
- High level of discretion and excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience and strong understanding of EveryAction or related Electronic Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) software
- Demonstrated understanding of best practices related to engaging individuals throughout the donor lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications:
- Documented success in securing philanthropic gifts
- A strong existing network of current or likely supporters for Anera
Travel:
- This role requires approximately 15% domestic travel
- Occasional international travel for the purposes of donor cultivation
Compensation Statement:
- Annual Salary Range: $71,000 - $93,000, commensurate with experience.
Why Anera
- Mission Driven – Mission Focused
- Positive, Proactive, Team-Centered and Collaborative Work Environment
- Employee’s Experience and Knowledge is Valued and Respected
- Diversity, Equity and Belonging Experience interwoven throughout Workforce Culture
- Flexible Work Environment – Telework Options
- 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance for Employees
- 90% Company Paid Medical Insurance for Employee Dependents
- 50% Company Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- 35 Hour Work Week
- Arabic/English Language Training
- 9% Company Retirement Contribution (after 1 year of service)
- Transportation Stipend
- Telecom Stipend
About Anera - www.anera.org
Anera (formerly American Near East Refugee Aid) is one of the oldest and largest US non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing humanitarian assistance and human development programs exclusively focused in the Middle East’s Levant region. Since 1968, Anera has worked with and on behalf of displaced and vulnerable Palestinians, Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Iraqis. In 2020, with a staff of just over 100, Anera delivered more than $100 million in assistance. Anera is consistently a top-rated charity with the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator and Guidestar, and is a trusted partner of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations agencies, scores of foundations and institutional donors, and thousands of private individual and family donors.
Anera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Internship Opportunities
in Washington, DC
About Anera Internships
Interns at Anera are directly involved in the work of the teams they support, from details to strategic planning. They attend weekly meetings and participate in brainstorming and implementation. It is an opportunity for hands-on experience in fundraising and international development from the viewpoint of a non-profit organization. Depending on which team you support, your work could include dealing with donors, database research for new business development, drafting and/or editing funding proposals, writing and/or editing stories for the website and social media, press releases, or tracking and monitoring in-kind donation deliveries to communities in the Middle East. Ideal internship candidates are resourceful, enterprising and good team players. All interns are expected to handle some clerical duties.
Kindly refrain from sending unsolicited applications - only apply to the positions that are listed below. If no opportunities are listed we are currently not recruiting for internships.
Position Summary
Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour
Start Date: January 2025 - May 2025
Location: Washington D.C. area preferred but will consider candidates who are remote within the U.S. (EST) within a state we are registered to hire in.
The Writing Intern will provide administrative support to the communications team (and other departments as needed) at Anera. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to Anera's mission and be eager to learn more about the various facets of Anera's fundraising, communications, and business development work. The intern must be detail-oriented, able to juggle competing priorities, and have strong writing and research skills. This position will offer opportunities to further interns' knowledge and experience in communications in a fast-paced office environment, while also allowing for opportunities to explore the development sector as a whole.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research and write relevant reports on Anera programs for publication
- Edit success stories and other materials for publication on Anera’s website
- Assist the communications team in developing informational materials and social media content
- Convert technical and project proposals to external facing content (including fundraising documents, social media posts, website content, etc.)
- Create new content from existing content (social media copy, blog posts, reports, program presentations, etc.)
- Copywriting to simplify language to ensure consistent branding and accessible reading levels for public consumption
- Organizing photos from program staff for use in publications
- Supporting original research by finding sources and secondary materials
Expectations
- Remote internship opportunity with preference for candidates in Eastern Time Zone
- Follow a consistent, regular working schedule of at least 15 hours per week
- Complete projects and tasks in a timely manner by established deadlines
- Meet weekly with direct manager and provide tasks and project updates
Qualifications/Skills
- Pursuing writing intensive major (English, political science, history, or other related field of study)
- Extensive writing experience
- Social media experience preferred
- Knowledge of eastern MENA region preferred
Anera (formerly American Near East Refugee Aid) is one of the oldest and largest US non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing humanitarian assistance and human development programs exclusively focused in the Middle East’s Levant region. Since 1968, Anera has worked with and on behalf of displaced and vulnerable Palestinians, Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Iraqis. In 2020, with a staff of just over 100, Anera delivered more than $100 million in assistance. Anera is consistently a top-rated charity with the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator and Guidestar, and is a trusted partner of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations agencies, scores of foundations and institutional donors, and thousands of private individual and family donors.
To Apply:
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