Assistant Director, Advancement & Engagement

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 initiative
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
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding

Specific to the Role

In 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+ annually
Identifying and recruiting new donor prospects via warm leads, professional networking, and industry gatherings
Becoming fluent in AJC’s global programs and engagement opportunities

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, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
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, and Zoom

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