Director of Development

American Jewish Committee

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 170000 - 180000

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.

With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us AJC is thereempowering leaders in government education partner communities and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.

The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.

Your Department

The Development team strategically plans organizes and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organizations mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors executing events implementing campaigns and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level expanding the organizations reach and impact.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by developing and overseeing strategies for enhancing development campaigns initiatives and events to secure financial resources to support the agencys mission and activities typically within an assigned Region. Working with autonomy this position is responsible for identifying researching cultivating engaging soliciting and stewarding existing donors and new prospects managing fundraising events and serving as a Development advisor and subject-matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives.

YourRole

Lead the development and execution of the assigned regions/departments strategy goals objectives and action plans
Develop oversee and facilitate fundraising campaigns programs events and initiatives
Identify research cultivate engage solicit and steward existing donors and new prospects
Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards committees task forces or working groups
Manage and mentor assigned team staff if relevant
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and Development initiatives
Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets for development-related programs and events
Create reports and analyze department activities metrics and impact
Advise and support assigned Departments or Regional Offices with development strategies activities initiatives and processes
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts groups and organizations
Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding

Specific to This Role

This role is responsible in growing a multi-faceted development campaign that engages the many sectors of the greater Los Angeles region including entertainment real estate legal and financial services. Additionally because AJCs Los Angeles office services several states this is an opportunity to develop a leadership and donor pipeline across the Pacific Southwest region. The potential to bring AJCs resources and expertise to new audiences and enlist their philanthropic support is limitless.

SupervisoryRole

Small office/team of 1-3

EducationTrainingand Experience

Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of related work experience

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities

Passion for the mission goals and objectives of AJC
Committed to AJCs core values: respect accountability integrity innovation and collaboration
Fundraising experience
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills (written verbal and listening)
Strong organization and project management skills including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours including early mornings evenings and/or weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) Google Suite applications and Zoom
Ability to direct motivate and develop individuals and/or teams

PhysicalDemands

Office employees:
Remaining in a stationary position often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers
Communicating with others to exchange information
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Salary range is $170000 to $180000 dependent on relevant experience.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee benefits:
Medical vision and dental plans
Flexible Spending Account options
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year that increases with continued employment
Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
Hybrid work schedule
403(b) participation after one year of employment
Transit plan
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Required Experience:

Director

About AJCAmerican Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents AJC engages leaders in more than 110 cou...