Campaign Director

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of fundraising professionals, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to meet aggressive revenue targets.
• Establish individual goals, monitor progress, and ensure accountability through performance metrics.
• Provide ongoing professional development, including training on best practices in donor engagement and fundraising techniques.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and team meetings to share insights, track progress, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Serve as a mentor and guide, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies in collaboration with senior leadership to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Create customized engagement plans for high-value donors, ensuring tailored strategies for different donor portfolios.
• Collaborate with program and marketing teams to create content, events, and opportunities that align with donor interests and drive engagement.
• Monitor campaign progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting tactics to optimize results.
• Streamline workflows, tools, and communication channels to improve efficiency and ensure the development team can focus on fundraising activities.
• Audit fundraising processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Remove obstacles that hinder individual productivity.
• Analyze campaign performance data on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, providing insights and recommendations to improve results.
• Prepare detailed reports on fundraising progress, team performance, and donor engagement efforts for senior leadership.
• Refined and adjust campaign strategies based on data and evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a similar role, with a proven track record of success in leading teams to meet or exceed financial targets.
• A minimum of 5 years management experience with strong leadership and team management skills with demonstrated experience in motivating, developing, and holding teams accountable.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required.
• Experience in the non-profit or political fundraising space is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM software (Salesforce and Outreach preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• A deep commitment to the mission and values of AIPAC and the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Pay

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $150,000.00 and $175,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements.

Benefits

AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package.

Schedule

We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.