Development Associate - Texas

Development Associate - Texas
Location: Texas - Remote/Home-Based with Statewide Travel
Reports To: New York Fundraising Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
CAMERA is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Development Associate - Texas to help grow and strengthen the
organization's fundraising presence throughout Texas.
The Development Associate will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors,
identifying new fundraising opportunities, increasing existing donor support, and helping expand CAMERA's network within
Texas's Jewish community.
This is a donor-facing position that requires an individual who is comfortable developing relationships, conducting one-on-one
solicitations, identifying and engaging prospective donors, and representing CAMERA at meetings and events throughout the
state.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferably within a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy
organization; familiarity with Texas's Jewish community; and a strong understanding of and interest in Israel and Middle East
issues. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently from a home office while
collaborating closely with the New York Fundraising Director and broader development team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors throughout Texas.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with donors and prospects and confidently make direct financial solicitations.
• Manage relationships with existing donors and develop strategies to increase engagement and upgrade gifts to higher giving
levels.
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Identify and research prospective donors and develop strategies to convert prospects into active supporters of CAMERA.
• Expand CAMERA's network and fundraising presence within Jewish communities throughout Texas.
• Develop relationships with community leaders, organizations, synagogues, and other potential partners and supporters.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons, and
other programs.
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Identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives, events, partnerships, and donor engagement strategies.
• Conduct consistent donor and prospect outreach and follow-up to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Prepare donor correspondence, invitations, proposals, fundraising communications, and other written materials as needed.
• Represent CAMERA professionally at donor meetings, community events, programs, and other functions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, solicitations, prospects, and fundraising activities.
• Track fundraising activity and provide regular updates to the New York Fundraising Director.
• Collaborate with the New York Fundraising Director and other members of the development team to support overall
fundraising goals and initiatives.
• Travel regularly throughout Texas for donor meetings, events, and community engagement.
• Bring creativity, initiative, and new ideas to help strengthen and advance CAMERA's fundraising efforts.
• Perform other development-related responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional fundraising or development experience, preferably with a Jewish, pro-Israel, nonprofit, or advocacy
organization.
• Familiarity with Texas's Jewish community and an understanding of the organizations, institutions, and communities within
the state.
• Knowledge of and strong interest in Israel, the Middle East, and issues relevant to CAMERA's mission.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors.
• Experience identifying prospective donors and developing relationships that result in financial support.
• Ability to strengthen existing donor relationships and successfully increase giving levels.
• Experience planning and executing donor cultivation and fundraising events, including parlor meetings, dinners, luncheons,
and similar programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of individuals.
• Comfortable making direct financial asks in one-on-one settings.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Creative thinker who can identify new opportunities and contribute ideas to advance fundraising efforts.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling donor relationships and confidential information.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Texas.
• Ability to work from a home-based office in Texas.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, initiative, sound judgment,
professionalism, creativity, and a results-oriented approach to fundraising. The individual should be comfortable taking
ownership of donor relationships while working collaboratively as part of a broader development team.
Work Environment & Travel
This is a home-based position located in Texas. Regular travel throughout the state is required for donor meetings, community
engagement, fundraising programs, and events. Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for donor meetings
and events.
About CAMERA
The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) is a media-monitoring, research, and
membership organization dedicated to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. CAMERA
works to educate the public and address misinformation through research, communication, advocacy, and engagement.
CAMERA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified
applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable law