Associate Director, New England

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

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Operations to advance the chapter’s mission through donor engagement, strategy development, and growth initiatives.

The role requires a results-driven professional skilled in fundraising, CRM tools, and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals, with remote work allowed for Greater Boston-area candidates and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, donor stewardship, and event coordination.
• Strong donor relationship development and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nonprofit management or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Proficiency with fundraising software; Raiser’s Edge knowledge a plus.
• Familiarity with New England community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive Director on strategic plan implementation to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Oversee donor stewardship, including recognition and marketing/communications.
• Coordinate and execute chapter events across New England.
• Manage team initiatives and assist regional Board operations.
• Occasional evening/weekend programming.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relationships

Event coordination

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

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