Associate Director, New England

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF); Boston (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Operations for New England to advance donor engagement and chapter growth. The role requires strategy execution, donor stewardship, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet fundraising goals.

The position emphasizes strong relationships, excellent communication, and ability to lead events across New England, including region-wide Soldier Tribute, with occasional evenings and weekends and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising, stewardship and event planning/coordination
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and discretion
• High-level proficiency with fundraising software, CRM tools and Microsoft Office; Raiser's Edge a plus
• Familiarity with the New England community preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Executive Director on strategic plan implementation for achievement of chapter's annual objectives and fundraising goals
• Oversee donor stewardship, including donor recognition and marketing/communications
• Coordinate and execute chapter events across New England including annual Soldier Tribute
• Manage team initiatives and assist with regional Board operations
• Occasional evening/weekend programming

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Independence

Integrity

Raiser's Edge

CRM tools

New England familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Associate Director for New England will play a pivotal role in advancing the chapter's mission by fostering relationships with donors, creating and executing strategies for donor engagement, and supporting growth and development. This position requires a results-driven professional who can manage multiple responsibilities, effectively utilize CRM tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals.

Salary Range

$100K - $120K

Essential Job Duties

• Work closely with Executive Director on strategic plan implementation for achievement of chapter's annual objectives and fundraising goals
• Oversee donor stewardship, including donor recognition and marketing/communications
• Coordinate and execute chapter events across New England including annual Soldier Tribute
• Manage team initiatives and assist with regional Board operations
• Occasional evening/weekend programming

Position Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated success in fundraising, stewardship and event planning/coordination
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and discretion
• High-level proficiency with fundraising software, CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Raiser's Edge a plus
• Familiarity with the New England community preferred

Location

• Remote work but candidates should live in the Greater Boston Area
• Regional (New England) travel for meetings and/or events on weekdays and some weekends