Associate Director, Young Leadership

Position Summary

FIDF is seeking a full-time Associate Director for our Young Leadership in the Tri-State region. This role reports to the National Young Leadership Director and is part of a dynamic team focused on engaging and fundraising among young professionals.

Who You Are

• Understands and appreciates FIDF’s mission to support soldiers, families, and veterans of the IDF.
• Has a strong understanding of the Tri-State area’s young professional demographic.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Is a creative thinker who can identify opportunities to connect with young professionals and inspire their involvement.
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and capable of building meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing Young Leadership donors to retain and increase engagement and fundraising support.
• Foster growth and expansion of NextGen Young Leadership by engaging young couples and cultivating a continued pipeline of emerging leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Young Leadership Board, managing communication, fostering strong relationships, and empowering lay leaders to actively participate in donor cultivation, fundraising initiatives, and event execution.
• Facilitate board meetings, provide strategic guidance, and ensure board members have the tools and resources to be effective ambassadors for FIDF.
• Represent FIDF at community events to connect with prospects, build relationships, and identify partnership opportunities.
• Develop and implement local communication strategies, including e-blasts, newsletters, and event invitations, to ensure consistent and engaging outreach to the Young Leadership community.
• Plan, manage, and execute large-scale events, including galas, bar nights, educational programs, cocktail receptions, and networking opportunities that engage young professionals and inspire support for FIDF.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, programming, and on-site execution, ensuring a high level of attention to detail and quality.
• Effectively utilize CRM tools to manage donor relationships, maintain data integrity, and inform decision-making processes.
• Recruit and promote participation in the National Young Leadership Mission to Israel.
• Manage local Young Leadership budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve fundraising and event goals.
• Manage the Tri-State Young Leadership Associate.
• Collaborate with local chapter staff to support broader organizational campaigns and events when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or community building, with a focus on large-scale events and programs.
• Strong understanding of the Tri-State area’s young professional demographics who support Israel and the mission of the IDF.
• Comfortable recommending strategic direction and implementing that direction on his/her own.
• Possesses a decisive and inclusive decision style with the ability to manage small details while focusing on the big picture.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects from planning through execution.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications and CRM tools; experience with Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally as needed, with occasional international travel to Israel.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismissal for Shabbat, 403b with employer matching, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, Jewish and Federal paid holidays, sick days and vacation.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.