Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. 

 

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

KIND seeks  a Development Coordinator, Institutional Development to work under the direction of the Vice President, Development and in close collaboration with other staff in the Development department to help drive a robust and organized development operation, with an emphasis on coordinating institutional fundraising tasks and objectives. This is an opportunity to ensure internal processes are designed to align with KIND's organizational priorities and increase the amount of support from KIND's constituency, across multiple funding streams and strategies. 

This position is ideal for a deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and well-organized development professional who is committed to protecting and defending unaccompanied and separated immigrant children. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent project management skills who is able to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple areas of work in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent will research prospects; stay abreast of the philanthropic landscape; help develop institutional development briefings; compile and copy edit proposal and report materials; help track donor outreach and submission of proposals and reports; and update KIND's Salesforce database on an ongoing basis. Importantly, the position will collaborate with the Development Coordinator, Individual Giving, to streamline internal systems. This position will provide executive assistant support to the Vice President, Development as needed and work closely and implement systems that ensure coordination across the Development team.

 

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision. 

- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.  

- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.  

- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.  

- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.  

 

For a complete list of benefits, please click here. 

 

 

KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities. 

For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.  

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.