Director of Development

Responsibilities:

Partner with the Regional Director and regional leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive, sophisticated fundraising plan that will advance AJC’s fundraising goals, strengthen the pipeline, and increase donors’ affinity with the mission
Develop, oversee, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects, including major donors/prospects, foundations, and private sector support
Collaborate with and manage the work of committees, task forces, and working groups
Manage and mentor development team with a focus on professional development in alignment with the values and goals of the organization
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for AJC and development initiatives
Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets for development-related programs and events
Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
Advise and support assigned Departments with development strategies, activities, initiatives, and processes
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (master’s degree preferred); minimum 10 years professional fundraising experience
Track record of success in developing and implementing fundraising plans, as well as cultivating and stewarding donors
Systems-oriented and data-driven leader with well-honed fundraising operations skills, including the ability to critically evaluate fundraising efforts
Demonstrated experience fundraising for policy and advocacy
Strong management skills and experience cultivating and building a team of committed and achievement-focused professionals
Analytical, organized, proactive, detail-oriented with strong ability to prioritize
Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders who have diverse backgrounds, professional skills, and perspectives
Creative, strategic thinker with excellent project management and cross-functional fundraising skills
Strong follow-through with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines and benchmarks
Able to work effectively as part of a collegial and collaborative team
Deep, personal commitment to the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC; committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends when needed
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom