Assistant Director, Advancement & Engagement, Palm Beach

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 initiatives
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 This Role

Assist the Palm Beach Director of Advancement & Engagement in supporting the region’s fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts, including donor-facing communications, gift renewals, and prospect cultivation.
Manage all aspects of development related programs and events focusing on creating a pipeline of donors beginning at $1,800 through $5,000
Solicit and close annual and multiyear gifts from the pipeline;
Collaborate with Regional Director and other team members on all events and programs;
Support the Associate Development Director, Advancement, Regional Director, and lay leaders in solicitation and stewardship plans for mid-level donors;
Assist with donor stewardship operations, planning and implementing of fundraising/engagement events, management of AJC Palm Beach’s Instagram account, and administrative duties as assigned.
Particular emphasis on helping to expand AJC presence and relationships in Northern Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach.

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 weekend
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

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.