Deputy Director, Philanthropy Coordination Lead

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.

Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.

UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Deputy Director, Philanthropy Coordination Lead

Location: National / Flexible

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $78,600 - 102,000

The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, Philanthropy Insight (VP) the Deputy Director, Philanthropy Coordination Lead is a key cross-functional convener and strategist within the Philanthropy Division, working across UUSA. The role is critical to advancing organization-wide initiatives to drive UUSA’s aspirational goal to consistently reach $1 billion of impact annually.

The Deputy Director will partner with the VP and work directly with the Executive Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer (EVP/CPO) to prioritize, convene, facilitate and project manage the implementation of integrated strategies across Individual Philanthropy, Institutional Philanthropy, and Philanthropy Insight to maximize fundraising outcomes, constituent engagement experiences, brand moments, and thought leadership opportunities that support UUSA’s operating and strategic plan. The Deputy Director will drive internal coordination and alignment cross-divisionally and intersect with marketing, brand, thought leadership, advocacy, and program spheres. This role will manage staff to coordinate cross-cutting planning and administrative functions for the broader Philanthropy Division.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include But Are Not Limited To)

Advancing Strategic Initiatives (60%):

• Serve as the focal point with Marketing and Communications, Executive Office, Public Affairs, and Programs to advise the EVP/CPO on prioritization that best supports constituent engagement requests, including but not limited to, thought leadership, CEO and board activation, advocacy mobilization, and UNICEF experts.
• Proactively identify, develop, project manage, implement, and shape communications across philanthropy to advance strategies and priorities within UUSA’s operating and strategic plan and cross-cutting thematic opportunities within philanthropy.
• Maximize impact by leading streamlined information gathering and dissemination in support of philanthropy objectives around key moments and events including but not limited to UNGA, WEF, eradication of polio, International Women’s Day, and other key convenings. Leverage UUSA’s Leadership Team members’ participation in global convenings by designing and coordinating integrated approaches in partnership with Individual and Institutional Philanthropy, Stewardship, Global Programs, and Marketing & Communications.
• Lead strategy development and project manage creation of cross-cutting initiatives or campaigns that advance donor engagement and fundraising opportunities, building consensus across frontline teams, aligning key stakeholder input and deliverables, and equipping fundraisers to take the offering to market, i.e., Every Child and Every Girl.
  
  

Coordination & Communication (40%):

• Shape the Division’s internal communications, onboarding, and training program, enhancing the staff experience and clarifying top priorities.
• Serve as the focal point for ad-hoc requests to leverage philanthropy assets, partners or prospects.
• Guide the Philanthropy Division’s emergency activation protocols in partnership with UUSA’s Leadership Team and Global Programs’ emergency coordination team, directing prospect managers on funding needs, required or recommended actions, and resources.
• Coordinate the Philanthropy Division’s strategic plan and operating plan inputs annually, focusing the division’s efforts by identifying dependencies, resourcing needs, and integration opportunities; work with each Philanthropy Vice President to understand their team’s aspiration and business plan for the upcoming year; socialize and drive awareness of division’s annual operating plan KPIs and quarterly progress.
• Design annual strategy for UUSA Leadership Team’s engagement of key constituents in key markets in partnership with the Executive Office and focal points across divisions; liaise with Special Events & Experiences to ensure appropriate focal points are identified, supported, and communicated across the Philanthropy Division; ensure event data accuracy in BBCRM and event design support for cultivation events; shape travel briefing and de-briefing process, guiding documentation as needed.
• Coordinate the development of Philanthropy Division’s annual revenue and expense budget in partnership with the EVP/CPO and VP.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 6-8 years’ experience leading in project management required; project management, fundraising, communications, strategy development or combination experience preferred
• Experience convening and effectively managing large group conversations with stakeholders at all levels
• Existing Project Management Professional and ADKAR change management certifications or willingness to complete required trainings and secure certifications within 1 year of hire
• Knowledge of Trello, Asana and JIRA project management platforms preferred, as executed in an agile environment and sprint methodology
• Ability to collaboratively build consensus across varied stakeholders with a solutions-oriented approach
• Understanding of tailoring messages and offerings to different audiences
• Familiarity with CRM technologies
• Highly organized individual with ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the mission and growth of UNICEF USA
• Experience with international development or humanitarian organizations a plus
• Excellent technical and computer skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Power Point, and Word) programs
  
  

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .