Temporary Deputy Director, Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving (Fundraising role)- Portland, OR, Washington, DC or US Remote

Location: Portland, Oregon or US remote Position Status: Full-time, Exempt, Temporary (5 months)  Salary Level: Starting salary range for this role will be from $76,800 to $82,000 USD annually, commesurate with experience.Risk Level:     ☐ Level 3       ☐Level 2         [X]Level 1 (Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.  Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children. Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)    About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.  
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions  
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.  
Now, and for the future.  Program / Department Summary  Resource Development (RD) works to raise private funds, cultivating and maintaining relationships with private donors; define the agency’s brand, raising our public profile and sharing stories about our work by engaging with the media, the public, and our supporters; and producing a wide range of online and offline communications. We are passionate about Mercy Corps’ mission and dedicated to supporting our worldwide team that is improving the lives of 30 million people in more than 40 countries.  In support of that mission, the Corporate Partnerships Team manages Mercy Corps’ relationships with major US companies by raising unrestricted revenue, co-creating strategically restricted grants and elevating Mercy Corps’ brand profile. We set bold agency-wide strategies, develop and manage relationships with corporate partners, and advance Mercy Corps’ mission through funding and partnerships.   General Position Summary  The Temporary Deputy Director, Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving, will lead the employee engagement and workplace giving team and be responsible for managing and growing the workplace giving program to raise critical funding from employees of key corporate partners and prospects in close coordination with the senior leadership on the corporate partnerships team. The successful candidate will have direct experience in deploying employee engagement and corporate social responsibility strategies (from the corporate or nonprofit sectors), business development and relationship management experience, an understanding of industry trends in corporate social responsibility and workplace giving, and a successful fundraising track record.   Essential Job Responsibilities  WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAM STRATEGY, PLANNING AND OPERATIONS  

• Develop and lead the employee engagement workplace giving team’s FY26 global strategy and workplan in consultation with the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships. With a focus on growing workplace giving revenue and building Mercy Corps’ profile and influence among global employee audiences. 

• In partnership with Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, establish workplace giving fundraising goals and targets for a portfolio of private sector partners in the US and abroad.  

• Collaborate with Corporate Strategic Partnerships Manager (Mercy Corps Europe) and Employee Engagement Officer (Mercy Corps Europe) to grow a workplace giving program in Europe, adapting the US strategy and offerings for a European employee audience. Work in partnership with the Senior Director of Development, Europe to integrate strategies, portfolios, and fundraising goals with Mercy Corps Europe. 

• Act as a thought-partner to corporate fundraisers across the US and Europe on the identification and implementation of workplace giving and employee engagement opportunities as part of the broader strategy and success of our corporate high-value partnerships.  

• Oversee planning, logistics, policies and administrative needs related to strategic pro bono volunteer experiences for partner employees. 

• Lead the strategic planning for employee engagement events and campaigns with signature corporate partners. 

• Seek out opportunities to pilot and test new tactics to grow, streamline and improve our workplace giving program and offerings, such as pay-to-play engagement opportunities, standalone restricted employee fundraising campaigns, and Benevity disaster response giving features.  

• In partnership with Director of Fundraising Strategy & Services (US) and Development Operations Director (Mercy Corps in Europe), develop and track financial reporting, compile workplace giving metrics and analyze workplace giving trends 

  
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & FUNDRAISING  

• Responsible for closing the fiscal year’s $2.2m goal in employee giving and matching funds from a portfolio of private sector partners in the US and Europe.  

• Develop and implement new business strategies to grow the workplace giving portfolio across the US and Europe markets.  

• Oversee the management of the portfolio of workplace giving corporate partners and key corporate partner contacts focused specifically on employee engagement and workplace giving.  

  ENGAGEMENT & REPRESENTATION  

• Consult on the creation of engagement and volunteer activities for corporate employee audiences and other stakeholders, if necessary 

• Provide final review of presentations, event and activity materials, toolkits and other resources for employee engagement and giving opportunities. 

• Represent Mercy Corps at employee engagement and workplace giving events (both in-person and virtually) as a presenter and facilitator, bringing Mercy Corps’ mission and work to life in compelling, tangible ways. 

• Work across the organization to secure and prepare Mercy Corps program and subject matter experts for relevant employee engagement events and presentations. 

  LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT 

• Directly manage the Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving Officer (US-based) and the Employee Engagement Officer (Mercy Corps in Europe); set priorities and support team members’ daily workflow. 

• Assist team members to set individual goals and manage their efforts toward the most efficient contribution to the employee engagement and workplace giving strategy, including evaluating and recognizing performance and accomplishments. 

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence. 

  SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 
●    Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
●    Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
●    Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options. Organizational Learning   

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.  

Accountability to PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS  

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically  
  to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. 

Supervisory Responsibility Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving Officer and Employee Engagement Officer (Mercy Corps in Europe)  Accountability  Reports Directly To: Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Works Directly With: Mercy Corps in Europe team, Corporate Partnership Directors, Corporate Partnership Deputy Directors, Mass Market Fundraising team, Development Operations team, Brand + Digital Marketing team  Knowledge and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or transferable work experience and skills. 

• 5+ years’ experience in the field of employee engagement and/or fundraising.  

• Demonstrates ability to develop and lead program strategies. 

• Supervisory experience required.  

• Successful marketing or fundraising experience or corporate workplace giving program implementation preferred. 

• Familiarity with the Benevity platform and functionality within the platform for employee engagement. Knowledge of other platforms (such as Blackbaud, YourCause, etc.) a plus. 

• Strong project management skills.  

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with professional demeanor. 

• Demonstrated people skills and customer service experience, track record of managing strong professional relationships. 

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to work well independently, in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple priorities. 

• Experience in MS Office, Google Drive and Office tools and CRM database software. 

  Success Factors  The successful Deputy Director of Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving will demonstrate an ability to get up to speed quickly, ability to execute upon a strategic vision, resourcefulness, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal individual must be adept at developing and executing complex strategies that align with Mercy Corps’ mission while driving meaningful outcomes. Creativity is essential, as this role often demands maximizing impact within the constraints of a limited budget and resources. Building strong relationships and fostering open communication across all levels of the organization are critical to gaining buy-in and cultivating a culture of collaboration. This individual should also demonstrate a data-driven approach, leveraging insights to refine approaches and measure success, while remaining adaptable to the unique challenges of the nonprofit sector.  Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions  The position is based in Portland, Oregon or remote and it requires up to 15% travel to within the United States.    Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision.  Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.  Ongoing Learning In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.   We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.  Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.   We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.  Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. Apply