Associate Director, Development Palm Beach

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.
AJC is currently enjoying a productive creative period under its dynamic new CEO, Ted Deutch. New initiatives include a significant investment in growing AJC’s presence in the Palm Beach County area, where Ted Deutch resides. AJC believes in investing in success, and AJC’s Palm Beach County Regional Office has been on one of the strongest growth trajectories of any AJC region.
AJC seeks a fundraising professional who is passionate about advancing AJC’s mission and committed to the continued growth of the AJC Palm Beach Regional Office. The Palm Beach office is a dynamic and integral component in advancing AJC’s broader global priorities within Palm Beach County.
Working with a highly engaged and dedicated team, the Associate Director, Development will help to expand the AJC Palm Beach annual campaign by cultivating new and existing relationships throughout Palm Beach County. The Associate Director, Development will also help to establish relationships and garner support from the growing corporate/financial community throughout Palm Beach County.
The Associate Director, Development must be a genuine relationship-builder and excellent fundraiser who is energized by AJC’s mission and is able to communicate their passion to a diverse audience. AJC is looking for a smart, high-energy initiator and team player whose attributes include organizational acumen, good judgment, and professionalism. The successful candidate will also possess a solid understanding of and experience with the Palm Beach County philanthropic community.
The Associate Director, Development does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening AJC’s brand and relationships in Palm Beach County, including researching donors/prospects, building committees, planning parlor meetings, developing a prospect pipeline, facilitating and overseeing outreach and fundraising events, recruiting for overall AJC programs, and guaranteeing proper follow up;
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic prospects, in coordination with the development team;
Create and manage a portfolio of donors/prospects and ensure they remain engaged by connecting them to appropriate local and national opportunities, events, and missions.
Utilize all tools for an effective development process, including targeted parlor meetings, solicitation strategies, and moves management.
Promote local AJC Palm Beach and national programs.
Foster donor engagement and support through utilization of donor recognition societies, missions, leadership development programs and AJC’s annual Global Forum.
Take an active role in coordinating and supervising efforts to ensure successful AJC Palm Beach programs, parlor meetings, and dinners.
Oversee planned giving initiatives, including coordinating follow up with AJC’s national planned giving office, and identifying and enrolling planned giving prospects.
Perform other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications:
AJC is looking for an experienced development professional with a track record of fundraising success and experience in event management and general donor cultivation and stewardship. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and have extensive knowledge of, and a strong commitment to, Jewish issues, Israel, and the objectives of AJC, as well as experience working within the Palm Beach County Jewish landscape. Other qualifications include:
Passion for the AJC mission;
Seven plus years of professional experience in fundraising with a demonstrated successful track record;
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree;
Knowledge and comfort with all aspects of fundraising, including event-based fundraising (ability to conceive and execute events), major gifts, one-on-one solicitation, cultivation and prospect research;
Experience with donor management and direct solicitations;
Experience working closely with lay leaders and leadership development;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Ability and desire to work with colleagues to build consensus around fundraising strategies and tactics;
A collaborative approach to working with local and national colleagues to maximize the effectiveness of projects and programs;
Ability to look at a challenge from a variety of perspectives and develop creative approaches;
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the capacity to comfortably handle a large work volume;
Ability to make good decisions, to follow through on agreed upon initiatives, and to work collaboratively, yet independently, when needed;
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace and changing environment;
A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and values;
Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel occasionally;
Sense of humor and strong desire to add to a culture of collaboration and feedback;
Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising software, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office / Excel.
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
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000, depending on relevant experience.
Please submit your application to: https://www.jewishstaffing.com/t/pl/670e8b86e621f637bd8930dd/1729006591