IAC Sr. Manager, Stewardship & Donor Relation

About the Israeli-American Council (IAC):

The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of the next generation, reinforces the American Jewish community, and fortifies the bond between the people of the United States and the State of Israel.

Job Overview:
The Sr. Manager of Stewardship and & Donor Relations is a key member of the IAC’s national development team and plays an important role in executing the organization’s fundraising strategy nationwide. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting national donor engagement initiatives, and helping drive donor stewardship, upgrades, and retention across IAC regions. Reports to the Chief Communities Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Clubs Oversight:
   Manage IAC Donor Clubs nationwide, including planning and executing events, coordinating communications, and supporting donor-related programming at national and regional events (e.g., Summits).
• Strategic Support:
   Assist the Chief Communities Officer in building and executing individualized donor development plans.
• Donor Tracking & CRM:
   Monitor cultivation efforts and move management through the donor pipeline; support the adoption and implementation of CRM systems across regions.
• Campaigns & Communications:
   Lead the development and execution of online giving campaigns, including branding and marketing; manage donor communication plans through newsletters, personalized letters, emails, and texts.
• Collateral & Branding:
   Create and maintain internal and external development materials, ensuring alignment with IAC’s brand and messaging across all regions.
• Donor Recognition:
   Manage personalized communications such as acknowledgments, birthday notes, and donor gifts.
• General Support:
   Provide support for the implementation of development strategies, policies, and priorities across IAC regions; perform additional duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including board members, staff, donors, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional understanding of philanthropy as it relates to the not-for-profit organization and a wide and deep knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource development.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; detail-oriented, well-organized, focused, and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy, as well as problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, energetic attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills. Hebrew is a plus.
• Flexibility with schedule (occasional morning, evening, and weekends).
• Proficiency in CRM – Hubspot, Fundraise, Iwave, as well as the ability to learn to use new CRM tools. 
• Must be willing to travel.

*Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.