Assistant Director, Advancement & Engagement

About AJCAmerican 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 DepartmentThe 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 ImpactThis 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 RoleContribute to the development and execution of the department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plansManage, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiativeIdentify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospectsImplement new opportunities to expand departmental initiatives beyond existing fundraising programsParticipate and support the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groupsLeverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and department initiativesTrack fundraising progress throughout the yearManage department contact lists, records, data/databases, and reportingCreate reports and analyze fundraising activities, metrics and impactResearch donors and donor prospectsCoordinate, attend, and/or lead meetingsServe as a liaison to departments, Boards, committees, and other stakeholdersDevelop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizationsDesign and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure fundingSpecific to the RoleIn addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Assistant Director of Advancement & Engagement will:Manage a portfolio of 100+ donors by:Using data management and analysis to concentrate on annual donors of $5,000+, donors who are growing their annual gifts, and new donor prospects with the capacity to give $5,000+ annuallyIdentifying and recruiting new donor prospects via warm leads, professional networking, and industry gatheringsBecoming fluent in AJC's global programs and engagement opportunitiesSupervisory RoleIndividual contributorEducation, Training, and ExperienceBachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and intermediate job skills and knowledgeKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPassion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJCCommitted to AJC's core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaborationDemonstrates professionalism and high standards of conductAbility to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely, with excellent editing, proofreading, and grammar skillsAbility to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgroundsExcellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlinesCapacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environmentWilling and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekendsProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and ZoomPhysical DemandsOffice employees:Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periodsRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingersCommunicating with others to exchange informationMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to anotherDisclaimersThe 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.CompensationThe salary for this position is $67,000 to $77,000, depending on relevant experience and location.BenefitsRegular Full-time employee benefits:Medical, vision, and dental plansFlexible Spending Account optionsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employmentPaid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)Hybrid work schedule403(b) participation, after one year of employmentTransit planCompetitive Paid Parental Leave