AVP, Development: Major Gifts & Regional Fundraising

Intogreatmanagement; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) seeks an Associate Vice President, Development to lead fundraising across NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston, Texas and Los Angeles. You will manage a portfolio of major donors, drive five- and six-figure gifts, and collaborate with lay leaders, Marketing and Alumni Relations to grow TAU support.

The ideal candidate is a strategic self-starter with exceptional communication, remote-work experience, and willingness to travel; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising success with an emphasis on individual giving of 5 and 6 figure gifts.
• Knowledgeable about the regional Jewish philanthropic community.
• Exceptional communications skills and the ability to motivate and inspire new prospects and existing donors.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the capacity to independently set goals, manage priorities, and use time and resources effectively.
• Proven success working remotely and ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel (as needed).
• Fluent in the use of donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
• Commitment to promoting the mission of Tel Aviv University.
• Applicants must be located in one of the targeted AFTAU regions.

Responsibilities

• Moves Management: Identify and manage a personal portfolio of major donors through prospecting, cultivation, direct solicitations, and stewardship.
• Collaborates with relevant team members to maximize institutional, corporate and planned giving opportunities.
• Lay Leader Collaboration: Create and staff a regional development lay committee and recruit/steward members.
• Marketing & Engagement: Collaborate with Marketing and Alumni Relations to maximize branding and visibility among donors and partners.
• Development Operations: Refine research, data entry, and acknowledgment processes; track progress in CRM.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication skills

Remote work

Time management

Donor databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) seeks an Associate Vice President, Development to lead fundraising across NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston, Texas and Los Angeles. You will manage a portfolio of major donors, drive five- and six-figure gifts, and collaborate with lay leaders, Marketing and Alumni Relations to grow TAU support.

The ideal candidate is a strategic self-starter with exceptional communication, remote-work experience, and willingness to travel; a Bachelor's degree is