Deputy Director, Mid-level Giving, Mass Markets USA
International Rescue Committee
Ishmam Raidah Rahman (they/them) has over a decade of experience in the non-profit and philanthropy sector, specializing in mid-level giving, audience-led strategy, and integrated omnichannel marketing. They currently lead Mass Markets USA’s Mid-level Giving program at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organization responding to crises worldwide and aiding refugees and displaced families in rebuilding their lives. Their background spans crisis-responsive organizations such as Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the IRC, enriching their expertise in emergency fundraising and intentional donor journeys, shaping their adoption of a community-centric fundraising model.
Ishmam’s approach prioritizes fostering interdependence and shared humanity among donors, aiming to build meaningful relationships within the donor community. Emphasizing collaboration and collective action, they maximize fundraising efforts and cultivate a stronger sense of connection and purpose among supporters. Beyond fundraising, Ishmam is a passionate advocate for social justice, deeply committed to dismantling systems of oppression and creating a more liberated, equitable, and inclusive world as a trans and non-binary Bangladeshi Muslim human being.
Disclosure information not submitted.
Creating a Branded Giving Ecosystem to Attract, Retain, and Upgrade Donors
Thursday, August 1, 2024
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST