Director, Principal Giving (East)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Director, Principal Giving (East) to lead IRC's Principal Giving Program across the Eastern U.S. Reporting to senior leadership, the Director manages a team of frontline fundraisers focused on securing transformational gifts of $2.5M+ from ultra-high net worth individuals. Responsibilities include portfolio development, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, achieving revenue targets, partnering with senior leadership and the Board, providing thought leadership, building a robust pipeline, ensuring rigorous CRM tracking, and leading special projects. The Director supervises and mentors up to 7 staff. This is a full-time, hybrid role (2-3 days/week in the NYC office). Pay range: $160,000 - $180,000 (varies by location, experience, and skills). Candidate requirements: 10+ years of non-profit fundraising experience with ultra-high net worth expertise and a track record of empowering management. Preferred: 7-8+ figure gift closures; frontline fundraiser supervision; team leadership; multi-year funding; outstanding communication; creative donor strategy; adaptability; cross-team collaboration; process-building; financial/CRM analysis; and dedication to humanitarian causes.