Director, Resource Development
New York, NY
Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Government and International Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the United States and around the globe, and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
The Director, Resource Development will help broaden AJC’s base of support by building and strengthening key professional divisions and handling all aspects of two to three corporate dinners. S/he will work as part of the Resource Development team and be responsible for raising between $3.75-$5 million annually through event-based fundraising and the active engagement of new and existing donors in the work of AJC.
The Director, Resource Development does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening AJC’s presence in the financial and banking industries, including researching donors/prospects, building committees, identifying honorees, planning parlor meetings and fundraising events, recruiting for overall AJC programs, and guaranteeing proper follow up.
- In cooperation with AJC’s leadership, identify and help recruit appropriate honorees around which fundraising events can take place in the financial and banking industries, as well as for AJC’s Global Citizenship Award which recognizes corporate leaders who are socially responsible.
- Develop long-term fundraising opportunities for AJC by building relationships with donors in the specific industries by engaging them in AJC’s work, as appropriate.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual donors at all levels.
- Liaise with members of marketing, communications and graphic design teams to ensure disciplined and clear messaging at all fundraising events and meetings.
- Perform other job related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree required
- Five to Seven years professional experience in fundraising with successful track record required.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Knowledge and comfort with all aspects of fundraising, including event-based fundraising, major gifts, one-on-one solicitation, cultivation and prospect/honoree research.
- Ability to work with diverse organizational leadership to build consensus around fundraising strategies and tactics
- Ability to look at a challenge from a variety of perspectives and develop creative approaches
- A collaborative approach to working with internal and external colleagues to maximize the effectiveness of projects and programs; a team player
- Ability to make difficult decisions and follow through on agreed upon initiative, work collaboratively, yet independently, when needed
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace and changing environment
- Excellent project management skills; ability to manage date and develop, implement and oversee budgets
- A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and values
- Passion for the mission of AJC
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please submit your application on: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/director-resource-development-nyc-2017/