Overview

About AJC

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 planning, overseeing, and developing work with significant impact on the organization’s mission and goals; may have no direct reports or manage a small team. Works with significant latitude to solve moderately complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the department.

The incumbent develops and oversees strategies for enhancing development campaigns, initiatives, and events to secure financial resources to support the agency’s mission and activities, specifically in the areas of bankruptcy/restructuring, and legal industries. Working with autonomy, this position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding existing donors and new prospects, managing fundraising events, and serving as a Development advisor and subject-matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives.

Your Role

  • Develop and implement event strategies including researching donors/prospects, building committees, identifying honorees, constructing fundraising events, managing expenses of those events, recruiting for overall AJC programs, and guaranteeing proper follow up to build and strengthening AJC’s presence in the bankruptcy/restructuring, and legal industries;
  • Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening AJC’s presence in the bankruptcy/restructuring, and legal industries, including researching donors/prospects, building committees, identifying honorees, constructing a fundraising event, managing expenses of those events, recruiting for overall AJC programs, and guaranteeing proper follow up;
  • In cooperation with AJC’s leadership, identify and help recruit appropriate honorees for fundraising events in the financial services and legal industries.
  • Develop long-term fundraising approaches for AJC by building relationships with donors in the specific industries and engaging them in AJC’s work;
  • Act as Development liaison to an International Institute Board (exact Institute to be determined) by providing stewardship to lay leaders, participating in Institute board development and communications, and supporting International Institute colleagues;
  • Participate in mission planning with the relevant Institutes;
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual donors at all levels;
  • Liaise with members of marketing, communications and graphic design teams to ensure disciplined and clear messaging at all fundraising

Events and meetings;

  • Support AJC’s Regional Offices by providing expertise on fundraising event best practices;
  • Stay informed of industry trends in fundraising events and technology;
  • Perform other job-related duties as required.

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 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
  • Fundraising experience
  • Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
  • 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, and Zoom
  • Fluent in English

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 $140,000to $160,000 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)
  • 15vacation 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
  • Competitive Paid Parental Leave
  • After

applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/pqlqua11x4svg1/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.

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