Associate Director Westchester or Connecticut
Associate Director Westchester or Connecticut
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$ 85000 - 110000
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About Us
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit that provides lifechanging support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational financial wellbeing and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.
Our community of supporters and staff are passionate courageous and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend gender age political leanings nationality and religion. Our vital mission and breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters all are welcome!
FIDF spans 23 chapters across the United States proudly offering a variety of innovative programs and opportunities. Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic encouraging bold creativity ingenuity and vision. Were searching for new talent to contribute to our mission and team.
About You
You are missiondriven with a broad range of interests solid technical aptitude and an eagerness to contribute and grow. You have a cando attitude a customerservice approach and enjoy working collaboratively. You haveinitiative coupled with a sense of competitive drive and the ability to stay focused on results.
You are willing to take risks and are not afraid to ask for help. You have the interest and flexibility to travel regularly to multiple communities to build our brand and establish an FIDF identity in new and underserved communities. You seek a caring team culture that supports not only investing in our donor relationships but also in the strong connections among staff who are the root of our success. You are excited to work with our Regional and National teams to elevate each others work.
Essential Job Duties
- Ability to secure major gifts
- Primary donor engagement and stewardship of the Westchester community
- Develop new communities in Westchester. Focus on Northern Westchester and Western NY.
- Identify prospective donors through analysis networking outreach and engagement strategies.
- Develop and cultivate onetoone relationships with lower mid big level donors to increase annual giving.
- Coordinate fundraising activities including but not limited to community wide events parlor meetings etc.
- Participate in active solicitation of existing and potential donors according to an annual work plan and fundraising goal.
- Support an active womens division and assist in solicitation from this new division.
- Develop and support a cadre of volunteers to assist with donor solicitation engagement and stewardship.
- Assist with the cultivation of Foundations
- Develop an online and offline recognition campaign.
- Coordinate donor recognition events.
- Work during some evening and weekend events.
- Some travel within Westchester
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and/or Experience Required
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
- A minimum of 5 years frontline fundraising experience.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written; skill in presenting oneself and communication in a manner that is clear effective and inspiring.
- Excellent interpersonal diplomatic skills along with the ability to lead with integrity and inspiration; must be flexible and able to work with volunteer lay leaders.
- Possess high levels of enthusiasm and energy; be selfmotivated organized and able to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects at one time.
- A passion for the FIDF mission and the ability to communicate it and influence others.
- Experience using donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint); Raisers Edge database knowledge a plus or similar CRM.
- Experience writing and creating engaging newsletters and/or brag sheets for donors.
- Demonstrated experience using social media as a platform to promote and communicate Westchester and National events
Benefits
Medical Dental Vision Early dismissal for Shabbat 403b with employer matching Life Insurance Disability Insurance FSA Jewish and Federal paid holidays Sick days and Vacation
Please send a cover letter and resume to with the job title in the subject line.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
