Associate Director, South Palm Beach/Boca Raton

Unknown Company; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a full-time Associate Chapter Director in Boynton Beach, Florida, to support and expand their chapter. The role involves developing work plans, managing donor relationships, and achieving fundraising goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of fundraising experience and be skilled in using CRM tools, with a strong emphasis on relationship building and results-oriented actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fundraising experience.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and working on Sundays required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage pipeline reports to support chapter growth.
• Manage the planning and implementation of special events for donor recognition and fundraising.
• Collaborate with Southeast team members on special projects.

Skills

Fundraising experience

CRM tools

Microsoft Office 365

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university

Tools

Raisers Edge

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a fundraising organization transforming the lives of the men and women of the IDF - Israel’s future leaders and society builders. We are fast-paced, big-thinking, and performance-driven, and attract the brightest and most passionate who are professionally driven, personally motivated, and eager to make an impact. Whether energized by making a difference in the lives of Israel’s soldiers, wounded veterans, and bereaved families, or by providing hope and life-changing support to a population of diverse ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, FIDF is for you.

Position Summary

FIDF is currently seeking a full-time Associate Chapter Director, reporting to the Chapter Director, South Palm Beach and Boca Raton, to support and expand the Chapter for a dynamically expanding non-profit agency.

The focus of this job is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic fundraising goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving success in this role.

There is an emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups and requires an outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style. The pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical.

Emphasis is on results, relationship building and effective use of the Organizational systems; to cultivate or steward gifts from individuals, foundations and planned-giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chapter Director, and team, creating a work plan, setting goals, and implementing plans to steward existing donors to retain and grow.
• Create and manage pipeline reports to support chapter growth.
• Work with local Board members and serve as a resource to those who engage in prospect/donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Effectively utilize the CRM platform in support of donor relationship management.
• Create and manage peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, as needed/requested by donors.
• Working as the chapter liaison with the National Development Operations and Marketing for campaign-related materials including donor gratitude to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging.
• Manage the planning and implementation of special events for donor recognition and fundraising; design and implement stewardship activities and participate in the creation of a calendar of events for the year.
• Support Office operations - manage, facilitate and implement communications.
• Collaborate with the Southeast team members on special projects.
• Assume other responsibilities as requested.
• It is important for the Associate Chapter Director to have a sincere and genuine interest in the importance of FIDF’s mission of supporting soldiers, families, and veterans of the Israel Defense Forces.

Key Performance Indicators

• Fundraising goal to be determined via donor acquisition or move management, find and secure new gifts >$1,800+.
• Plan and execute events to drive awareness and engagement in FIDF.

Job Characteristics

• Sense of urgency for goal achievement and managing varied activities
• Results focus, innovative and creative problem solving
• Relationship building focused on achieving results
• Engage commitment of others
• Confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influencer, stimulates others to action
• Accountability for results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from and accredited college/university preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications required and experience using CRM tools, with Raisers Edge experience preferred.
• Experience using MS PowerPoint and creation of presentations for group and individual meetings.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and working on Sundays required.