IAC South Florida Manager, Fundraising & Donor Relations

Job description

About the Israeli-American Council (IAC): The IAC builds an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, supports the broader American Jewish community, and deepens the bond between the people of the United States and the State of Israel. Position Overview: To lead and support strategic fundraising efforts in partnership with regional leadership to achieve South Florida's annual fundraising goals. This role is responsible for planning and executing successful fundraising initiatives to meet or exceed fundraising targets. The Development Manager reports to the South Florida Regional Director. Duties & Responsibilities: Rimon Club Leadership: - Grow and strengthen Rimon Membership in South Florida, expanding its social capital and influence - Manage the full membership lifecycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - Plan and execute high-level Rimon events and experiences throughout the year, including the National Summit - Maintain accurate donor and member records in HubSpot Corporate Sponsorship Development: - Build and execute a strategic corporate sponsorship plan with measurable outcomes - Identify, research, and pursue potential corporate partners - Develop persuasive sponsorship proposals and customized partnership opportunities Fundraising Strategy & Implementation: - Design and execute a fundraising plan to meet and exceed regional goals - Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors - Serve as the South Florida regional point person for all development initiatives Donor Relations & Stewardship: - Build deep relationships with donors through personalized outreach and ongoing engagement - Manage donor communications to keep supporters inspired and informed - Organize donor appreciation and cultivation events - Manage CRM systems to track donor data, giving trends, and engagement opportunities Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - Strong understanding of and connection to both Israeli and American target audiences - Demonstrated experience in community building and relationship development - Full professional proficiency in English, including strong written and verbal communication skills - Fluent conversational Hebrew required - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Experience in the Israeli and/or Jewish nonprofit sector is an advantage - Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as required - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media/networking platforms - Experience working with CRM systems and databases Full-time employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.