Assistant Director, Donor Relations New York

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry. Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.

Your Department

The Development team strategically plans, organizes, and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors, executing events, implementing campaigns, and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level, expanding the organization's reach and impact.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by managing work with moderate, but important impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with regular oversight to solve moderately complex problems and make moderate and significant decisions.

The incumbent manages campaigns and events to secure financial resources to support the agency’s mission and activities. Working under direct supervision, 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
• Manage, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
• Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
• 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
• Track fundraising progress throughout the year
• Manage department contact lists, records, data/databases, and reporting
• Create reports and analyze fundraising activities, metrics and impact
• Research donors and donor prospects
• Coordinate, attend, and/or lead meetings
• Serve as a liaison to departments, Boards, committees, and other stakeholders

Specific to This Role

The Assistant Director, Donor Relations is responsible for Donor Recognition Society operations, and stewarding major donors through the Donor Recognition Societies programs. The Assistant Director manages the Donor Center team and various aspects of donor engagement and provides a monthly review of Donor Recognition Society benefit program to ensure effective stewardship.

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledge

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 write clearly, persuasively, and concisely, with excellent editing, proofreading, and grammar skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• 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

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 $70,000 - $82,000, 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)

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/p1l93wu00r8wvrw/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.