Associate Director, Development and Outreach
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a mid-level Associate Director, Development and Outreach, based in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, with a salary range of $120,000 – 122,000, to focus on fundraising and outreach events.
- Role
- Associate Director, Development and Outreach
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- Santa Monica, Los Angeles
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- US $120,000 – 122,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch is seeking an Associate Director to focus on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Los Angeles area. This is a full-time position based in Santa Monica, reporting to the Los Angeles Director.
What you'll do
- Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Director on the fundraising strategy and its implementation
- Lead, motivate, and mentor the direct report
- Oversee and lead outreach and cultivation events in the city
- Manage the Committee and liaise with event consultants
- Collaborate with the team to expand and diversify support for the organization
- Oversee gift processing and donor support services in Salesforce
What it takes
- A bachelor’s degree in international relations, social sciences, communications/marketing, or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of 7 years of donor management, philanthropy or fundraising experience
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to effectively build donor and volunteer relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
What is the compensation?
The salary range for this position is US $120,000 – 122,000.
How can I apply?
Please apply immediately by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and a CV or resume, preferably in PDF format.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in the Santa Monica office, but some evening and weekend work will be required for events.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 7 years of donor management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with donors and volunteers.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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