Senior Development Lead | Donor Partnerships & Impact

American Jewish Committee (AJC); Florida; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedule

403(b)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Transit plan

Job summary

American Jewish Committee (AJC) in Palm Beach County seeks an Associate Director of Development to propel our fundraising efforts and connect local philanthropy with AJC’s global initiatives.

You will lead donor relations, identify prospects, and plan programs that support our mission while collaborating with community leaders across the region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fundraising and donor cultivation experience with a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Knowledge and passion for Jewish issues, Israel, and Palm Beach County philanthropic community.
• Stellar communication skills capable of engaging, inspiring, and closing deals.
• Creativity, organizational savvy, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with donors, prospects, and community leaders through parlor meetings, committees, and outreach.
• Inspire giving by soliciting and stewarding prospects and connecting them to AJC’s programs and events.
• Foster community by engaging with Palm Beach County’s corporate, financial, and philanthropic circles.
• Create impactful events by planning parlor meetings and fundraisers to inspire support.
• Champion AJC’s mission by leading donor recognition societies and leadership development programs.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Communication

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.

With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.

The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.

Your Department

AJC's Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agency's nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC, enhancing the organization’s influence with key local, national, and international decision makers and stakeholders, implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by planning and managing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; may supervise direct reports. Works with moderate latitude to solve moderately complex and complex problems and make significant impact decisions.

The incumbent plans and manages campaigns and events to secure essential financial resources to support the agency’s mission and activities. Working with moderate autonomy, this position is responsible for the cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of existing donors and new prospects, coordinating fundraising events, and serving as a Development liaison and resource to assigned Departments or Regional Offices.

Your Role

• Contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Develop, manage, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
• Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
• Identify and implement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing fundraising programs
• Participate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiatives
• Maintain and manage programmatic spending
• Manage department contact lists, records, data/databases, and reporting
• Create reports and analyze fundraising activities, metrics, and impact
• Research donors and donor prospects
• Understand and share best practices for the usage of Raiser’s Edge (AJC’s donor database)
• Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings, provide input, identify and discuss issues, and develop action plans/next steps
• Serve as a liaison to departments, Boards, committees, and other stakeholders
• Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
• Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding
  
  

Specific to This Role

• Assist the Director, Advancement & Engagement in supporting the region’s fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts, including donor-facing communications, gift renewals, and prospect cultivation.
• Particular emphasis on helping to expand AJC presence and relationships in Northern Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach.
• Manage all aspects of development related programs and events focusing on creating a pipeline of donors from $1,800 through $9,999.
• Solicit and close annual and multiyear gifts from the pipeline.
• Collaborate with Regional Director and other team members on all events and programs.
• Assist with donor stewardship operations, planning and implementing of fundraising/engagement events, and administrative duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, advanced job skills and knowledge, and developing leadership skills
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Fundraising experience
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Excellent public speaking skills with various audiences and the media
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A customer service orientation and skill in establishing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and the ability to make appropriate decisions
• Skilled in conducting thorough research
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom
  
  

Physical Demands

Office Employees

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  
  

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employmentTransit plan
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave
• After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met