Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.  The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Philanthropy Program Manager to design, prioritize, and deliver high-impact trips that connect donors and church partners with IJM's mission. This role serves as the single front door for North America (NA) trip requests, maintains a calendar aligned with field capacity and functional needs, and manages both standardized Vision/Donor trips and bespoke Experience trips. Success in this role is measured by the delivery of high-quality donor experiences, strong field office partnership and satisfaction, strategic alignment with fundraising priorities, growth in donor engagement and advancement outcomes, and the development of scalable systems and processes that support donor travel across the organization while safeguarding people and preserving field bandwidth. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates and reports to the Vice President, Fundraising Strategy, Strategic Partnerships. This role requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Responsibilities: Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation Build and maintain a cohesive trip calendar across regions and program themes; Apply a standardized prioritization framework to assess and rank trip requests (major donor, experience trip, church partners with long-standing commitments, etc.); make accept/decline/defer decisions; Conduct regular capacity reviews with Global Resources and field leaders to calibrate feasible trip frequency and blackout periods. Front-End Intake & Internal Alignment Serve as primary intake for all trip requests across our North America region; communicate timely decisions and rationale; Coordinate with Global Resources and field offices to assess trip feasibility, field capacity, and scheduling considerations, and facilitate transition to the North America trip project management team for detailed planning and execution; Align timing/content with NA fundraising strategy and executive priorities; provide quarterly visibility to stakeholders. Trip Design & Execution Create and continuously improve scalable Vision Trips that align with fundraising objectives and field capacity; Design bespoke donor experiences in alignment with fundraising strategy, tailored to donor intent, donor journey, and desired advancement outcomes; Provide strategic oversight of the donor experience throughout the trip lifecycle, partnering with trip project managers responsible for registration, logistics, vendor management, guest communications, on-trip execution, and contingency planning. Networking & Partnership Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with Global Resources and field offices; Partner closely with Philanthropy and Mobilization teams on pre-trip framing, on-trip moments, and post-trip asks; Demonstrate sound judgment and cultural sensitivity when engaging with survivors of violence, vulnerable populations, and field teams, ensuring all donor-facing experiences align with IJM's safeguarding standards and ethical storytelling principles; Ensure compliance with safeguarding, security, legal, and communications standards. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate trip effectiveness, donor engagement, field satisfaction, and advancement outcomes; Lead after-action reviews and apply insights to improve trip design, materials, processes, and donor experiences; and Spiritual Rhythms Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in donor relations, program management, operations, events, or project management; nonprofit and international experience are strongly preferred; Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across cross-cultural and international environments, including collaboration across time zones and diverse teams; Proven experience engaging major donors, executives, or key partners and designing high-impact relationships or experiential engagement strategies that advance long-term partnership goals; Ability to develop success metrics, evaluate outcomes, and use quantitative and qualitative insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making; Demonstrated sensitivity and sound judgment when engaging with vulnerable populations, survivors of violence, and field teams, with a commitment to safeguarding and ethical storytelling practices; Strong planning, stakeholder management, and operational oversight skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, and risk-aware; Familiarity with safeguarding, security, and risk management practices in international contexts; Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive briefing skills; Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Planner/Project), Salesforce CRM, and budgeting tools; Alignment with IJM's Christian mission and values, with the ability to thoughtfully integrate appropriate spiritual formation opportunities for guests. Critical Qualities: Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; Self-starter with strong initiative;  Disciplined with priorities; Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness; Exceptional verbal and written communication; Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others; Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and Adept at creative problem solving. Strategic Prioritization & Decision Quality; Cross-Cultural Relationship Building; Hospitality & Guest Experience Excellence; Project Management & Operational Rigor; Risk Management & Safeguarding; Donor Journey Design & Strategic Engagement; and Measurement, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement. Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area Retirement benefit options Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation Robust staff care resources IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.  Learn more about our work at ijm.org Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.

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