Director, Development & Engagement

About the role

The Development team at AJC Strategic Planning, Organizing, and Executing Fundraising InitiativesSecuring Financial Support for AJC's Mission and ActivitiesEngaging Strong Relationships with DonorsExecuting EventsImplementing CampaignsEnsuring Effective Stewardship of ContributionsCollaborating with Regional OfficesSupporting and Improving Fundraising OperationsExpanding the Organization's Reach and Impact

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the assigned region's/department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
• Develop, oversee, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
• Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
• Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
• Manage and mentor assigned team staff, if relevant
• Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for AJC and Development initiatives
• Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
• Advise and support assigned Departments or Regional Offices with development strategies, activities, initiatives, and processes
• Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding
• Supervise a small office/team of 1-3

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience
• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC's core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Fundraising experience
• 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
• Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)

Skills

• Financial Literacy
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Communication
• Teamwork

Benefits

Regular Full-time Employee Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans, Flexible Spending Account options, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Schedule, 403(b) Participation, After One Year of Employment, Transit Plan, Competitive Paid Parental Leave, After Applicable Waiting or Probationary Periods Have Been Met

Pay

$170,000 to $180,000 depending on relevant experience and location

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule