Gift-In-Kind Manager
Apply NowCompany: Airlink, Inc.
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
About Airlink
Airlink is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit humanitarian logistics organization that connects airlines with vetted nonprofits to deliver disaster responders and supplies to communities in crisis worldwide.
Airlink and its airline partners have transported nearly 14,000 passengers and 6,700 tons of cargo in support of a broad range of humanitarian initiatives that have provided aid to more than 64 million people. Airlink has saved our NGO partners more than $43,000,000 in transport costs.
As Airlink celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025, we are looking ahead to the next five years, with annual goals that call for increasing our team by 25%, refining our fundraising strategies, and strengthening our brand. To that end, we are seeking a Gift-In-Kind Manager to drive growth and coordination of air and logistics donations..
Position Summary
The Gift-In-Kind Manager will develop and manage relationships with airlines and logistics companies with the intent of increasing gift-in-kind contributions of passenger and cargo flights and other support for Airlink's mission. The position reports to the Vice President of Development with significant collaboration with the humanitarian programs team, development staff, CEO, Board members, and volunteers to identify and manage strategic in-kind giving opportunities to increase Airlink's ability to deliver humanitarian cargo and responders for its nonprofit partners serving crisis-impacted communities globally.
Key responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Skills and Personal Characteristics:
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Additionally, Airlink provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
75% company-paid health benefits, including dental and vision, for employees
Competitive 401(k) matching policy
Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
Three weeks of paid vacation, two weeks of paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
Cell phone with unlimited international service
EAP Program
Location
Airlink is headquartered in downtown Washington, D.C. and operates a hybrid work schedule with the team in-office three days a week. Given the collaborative nature of this position, we are primarily considering candidates who are in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Highly qualified candidates will be considered for remote opportunities.
EEO Statement
Airlink is an equal opportunity employer. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or make-up, or any other protected category enumerated by applicable local ordinance, state law, or federal law.
Airlink is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit humanitarian logistics organization that connects airlines with vetted nonprofits to deliver disaster responders and supplies to communities in crisis worldwide.
Airlink and its airline partners have transported nearly 14,000 passengers and 6,700 tons of cargo in support of a broad range of humanitarian initiatives that have provided aid to more than 64 million people. Airlink has saved our NGO partners more than $43,000,000 in transport costs.
As Airlink celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025, we are looking ahead to the next five years, with annual goals that call for increasing our team by 25%, refining our fundraising strategies, and strengthening our brand. To that end, we are seeking a Gift-In-Kind Manager to drive growth and coordination of air and logistics donations..
Position Summary
The Gift-In-Kind Manager will develop and manage relationships with airlines and logistics companies with the intent of increasing gift-in-kind contributions of passenger and cargo flights and other support for Airlink's mission. The position reports to the Vice President of Development with significant collaboration with the humanitarian programs team, development staff, CEO, Board members, and volunteers to identify and manage strategic in-kind giving opportunities to increase Airlink's ability to deliver humanitarian cargo and responders for its nonprofit partners serving crisis-impacted communities globally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement account management plans across Airlink's gift-in-kind portfolio (includes airlines, logistics partners, and additional in-kind partners).
- Orchestrate the utilization of staff, board members, and other volunteers in the development and management of airline and logistics company relationships.
- Manage distribution of responsibilities across departments, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables completed, including:
- Coordinate with Airlink's development team and CEO on prospecting and solicitation activities related to airlines and logistics companies, management of key event attendance, and tracking of agreement cycles.
- Coordinate with Airlink's program team to identify airline and logistics company prospects and ensure timely delivery of disaster-timed and periodic (quarterly, annual) impact reports.
- Coordinate with Airlink's communications team to develop collateral and support airline and logistics partnerships through communications platforms, including the website and social media.
- Support proposals and presentations for prospective and existing partners as needed.
- Track gift-in-kind donations, donor reporting, and agreements.
- Ensure all gift-in-kind relationship management activities and gift-in-kind opportunities are accurately tracked in Salesforce and Monday.com.
- Track and report metrics used to determine progress toward airline and logistics partnerships/gift-in-kind goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience + High School diploma.
- 5+ years of fundraising or relevant experience
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Experience in managing a portfolio of gift-in-kind donors and developing reports for external audiences.
Preferred Skills and Personal Characteristics:
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with both domestic and international audiences.
- Proven ability to create clear, concise, and culturally aware business correspondence.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring the management of multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate unexpected challenges.
- Comfort managing up and across teams.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Additionally, Airlink provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
75% company-paid health benefits, including dental and vision, for employees
Competitive 401(k) matching policy
Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.
Three weeks of paid vacation, two weeks of paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
Cell phone with unlimited international service
EAP Program
Location
Airlink is headquartered in downtown Washington, D.C. and operates a hybrid work schedule with the team in-office three days a week. Given the collaborative nature of this position, we are primarily considering candidates who are in or willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Highly qualified candidates will be considered for remote opportunities.
EEO Statement
Airlink is an equal opportunity employer. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or make-up, or any other protected category enumerated by applicable local ordinance, state law, or federal law.