Associate Director, Major Gifts & Connecticut Outreach

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF); New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k/403b match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

Sick days

Vacation

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Connecticut seeks a mission-driven fundraising professional with at least five years of frontline experience to secure major gifts, engage donors, and grow community support. You will analyze prospects, lead stewardship, and coordinate events with regional and national teams.

You’ll travel to communities, work evenings and weekends, and build a robust donor network while advancing the FIDF mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years front-line fundraising experience.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to present clearly and inspire.
• Excellent interpersonal diplomatic skills; able to lead with integrity and inspire volunteers.
• Be enthusiastic, organized, and able to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• A passion for the FIDF mission and ability to influence others.
• Experience using donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; Raiser's Edge or similar CRM knowledge.
• Experience writing engaging newsletters/brag sheets for donors.
• Demonstrated experience using social media to promote events.

Responsibilities

• Secure major gifts.
• Primary donor engagement and stewardship of the Connecticut community.
• Develop new communities in Connecticut; focus on Connecticut.
• Identify prospective donors through analysis, networking, outreach, and engagement strategies.
• Develop and cultivate donor relationships to increase annual giving.
• Coordinate fundraising activities including events and parlor meetings.
• Participate in active solicitation according to annual plan and goals.
• Support a women’s division and assist in solicitation from this division.
• Develop and support a cadre of volunteers for donor solicitation and stewardship.
• Assist with cultivation of Foundations.
• Develop recognition campaigns online and offline.
• Work evenings and weekends; some travel within Connecticut.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor engagement

Fundraising strategy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Connecticut seeks a mission-driven fundraising professional with at least five years of frontline experience to secure major gifts, engage donors, and grow community support. You will analyze prospects, lead stewardship, and coordinate events with regional and national teams.

You’ll travel to communities, work evenings and weekends, and build a robust donor network while advancing the FIDF mission.