Connecticut Associate Director, Donor Engagement & Growth

fidf.org; Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Early dismissal for Shabbat

403b with employer matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Jewish and Federal paid holidays

Sick days and Vacation

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Connecticut is seeking an Associate Director to lead donor engagement, secure major gifts, and expand our footprint in CT through strategic relationship building and collaborative fundraising campaigns. The role requires at least 5 years frontline fundraising, strong communication, and experience with donor databases.

The team works with regional and national partners, traveling within Connecticut and hosting evening and weekend events to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years front-line fundraising experience.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; skill in presenting oneself and communication in a manner that is clear, effective and inspiring.
• Excellent interpersonal diplomatic skills, along with the ability to lead with integrity and inspiration; must be flexible and able to work with volunteer lay leaders.
• Possess high levels of enthusiasm and energy; be self-motivated, organized and able to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects at one time.
• A passion for the FIDF mission and the ability to communicate it and influence others.
• Experience using donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Raiser’s Edge database knowledge a plus, or similar CRM.
• Experience writing and creating engaging newsletters and/or brag sheets for donors.
• Demonstrated experience using social media as a platform to promote and communicate Westchester and National events.

Responsibilities

• Ability to secure major gifts.
• Primary donor engagement and stewardship of the Connecticut community.
• Develop new communities in Connecticut, Focus on Connecticut.
• Identify prospective donors through analysis, networking, outreach, and engagement strategies.
• Develop and cultivate one-to-one relationships with lower, mid, big level donors to increase annual giving.
• Coordinate fundraising activities including but not limited to community wide events, parlor meetings, etc.
• Participate in active solicitation of existing and potential donors according to an annual work plan and fundraising goal.
• Support an active women’s division and assist in solicitation from this new division.
• Develop and support a cadre of volunteers to assist with donor solicitation, engagement, and stewardship.
• Assist with the cultivation of Foundations.
• Develop an online and offline recognition campaign.
• Work during some evening and weekend events.
• Some travel within Connecticut.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Community development

Prospect identification

Donor stewardship

Fundraising events

Volunteer management

Foundations cultivation

Newsletter writing

Social media use

CRM experience

Office suite

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in Connecticut is seeking an Associate Director to lead donor engagement, secure major gifts, and expand our footprint in CT through strategic relationship building and collaborative fundraising campaigns. The role requires at least 5 years frontline fundraising, strong communication, and experience with donor databases.

The team works with regional and national partners, traveling within Connecticut and hosting evening and weekend events to grow