The new Development Manager will both steward and solicit a robust portfolio of strategic relationships with private and corporate foundations and government entities to help build ongoing and sustainable support for the Center's activities. Core responsibilities include grant writing, prospect research, lead development, and fostering institutional relationships that result in long-term support and commitments. The RFK Center seeks a Manager who can be a strategic, savvy and effective champion for the Center and its initiatives identifying opportunities, building relationships, and establishing strong partnerships around the world to the benefit of the Center and its programs.

ABOUT THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS: Founded in 1968 to carry on RFK's legacy, the Center has worked to promote activities supporting human rights progress both within the United States and throughout the world. Today, the Center is a 501c3 charitable organization led by members of the Kennedy family, a distinguished board of trustees, a staff of expert human rights activists and a strong network of volunteers who continue its important work developing and implementing projects which enhance and complement the social change agendas of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Laureates. Together the team at the Center works to realize RFK's dream of a peaceful and just world through domestic and international programs that help the disadvantaged and oppressed, build our next generation of leaders, and tackle the toughest problems facing society.

RESPONSIBILITIES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: The Development Manager will effectively leverage his/her own professional network, relationships with members of the RFK Center's Board of Trustees and the Kennedy family, and his/her personal knowledge of the landscape of human rights work to lead a solicitation strategy that encompasses a range of funders, including private and family foundations, corporate philanthropies, government agencies and individual donors. S/he will help raise the public profile of the Center in the worldwide community of human rights organizations, expanding its recognition for excellence and innovation. The Manager will draft innovative, compelling, well-written and technically sophisticated grant proposals that will support an increase and diversification of funding for the Center. Finally, s/he will oversee the effective management of funder relationships, ensuring quality in service, reporting, and communication. The Center particularly seeks candidates who may be open to part-time to full-time work or flex-time status. Candidates must be able to work effectively both in person and in a telecommuting relationship with the Center.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The successful candidate have an exceptional talent for strategically conceptualizing and framing program ideas to a range of internal and external constituencies, and quickly mastering the concepts and language surrounding a particular issue or challenge. S/he will have a proven record of successfully stewarding relationships and cultivating long-term investments from public and private sources, including individuals, foundations, government and corporate donors. Superior oral and written communications skills and the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a clear and culturally appropriate way are essential. A rich professional/personal network of relationships in the field of international human rights is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will possess the flexibility to work effectively both in an office environment and in a telecommuting relationship, coupled with a warm, engaging, and sophisticated personal style.

More information about the Center may be found at www.rfkcenter.org. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but no later than November 30, 2009. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to: RFK-DM@NonprofitProfessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

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