Director, Development Northeast

AIPAC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work two days a week

Zusammenfassung

AIPAC is seeking a motivated Director in New York to enhance financial support for pro-Israel candidates. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in political fundraising and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. The role involves building relationships with donors and executing strategic plans to increase contributions. The salary ranges from $120,000 to $175,000 based on skills and experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Remote work options available.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in political fundraising or related field.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals.
• Self-motivated and driven to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Create and execute a development plan for pro-Israel candidates.
• Build relationships with high-level donors.
• Identify and solicit new significant donors.

Kenntnisse

Political fundraising/sales experience

Exceptional people skills

Ability to form relationships

Strategic thinking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Outreach.io

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Summary: Our New York office is looking for our next Director to significantly grow financial support for AIPAC and pro-Israel candidates. Directors make a direct impact on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship in three ways: 1) by cultivating and increasing the political commitments of existing AIPAC members and 2) by increasing the financial support to AIPAC from existing members and 3) by inspiring pro-Israel Americans to join as significant financial supporters of AIPAC, including directly supporting pro-Israel Members of Congress and candidates. A successful Director has a proven track record in sales, client relations, political fundraising, or another field that showcases your ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a development plan aimed at increasing support for pro-Israel political candidates and growing AIPAC’s revenue through high level solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
• Build and sustain strong, personal relationships with current high-level donors in your portfolio and inspire them to increase their investment in our work to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors to commit significant resources toward pro-Israel candidates and AIPAC.
• Solicit current AIPAC donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro-Israel candidates and Members of Congress.
• Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for pro-Israel politics and AIPAC.
• Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for local political leadership role.
• Provide timely political and policy updates that inform and inspire people to become more involved in pro-Israel politics and AIPAC.
• Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure the most accurate and timely information is included including campaign projects and logging individual activities/communications, and meetings.

Qualifications

• Intense passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
• Work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
• An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC’s bipartisan, single-issue approach
• Self-motivated and highly driven and able to work independently, in addition to working with your colleagues to meet goals and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools are a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience

Compensation and Benefits

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $120,000.00 and $175,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Posting Instructions

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