Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.

The Associate Development Director makes an impact at AJC by planning and managing campaigns and events to secure essential financial resources to support the agency’s mission and activities. Working with 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.

The Associate Development Director does all this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

This role will focus on resource development.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• 6-8 years of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
• 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, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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 employment
• Transit plan