Associate Director of Operations, 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 seeks an Associate Director of Operations for New England to drive donor engagement and growth. You will partner with the Executive Director to implement strategic plans, oversee stewardship, and coordinate major events across New England.

The role requires a results-driven professional skilled in CRM usage, relationship building, and program management, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, stewardship and event coordination.
• Proven ability to build relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nonprofit management, fundraising or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on strategic plan implementation for annual goals.
• Oversee donor stewardship, including recognition and communications.
• Coordinate and execute chapter events across New England, including Soldier Tribute.
• Manage team initiatives and support regional Board operations.
• Occasional evening or weekend programming.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

CRM tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nonprofit management/fundraising

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

CRM software

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

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal and State laws.